PM assures business community of solving problems on priority basis

Anwaarul Haq praises forces for thwarting attack on military posts in Chitral,

Kakar urges joint efforts to purge society of intolerance, foster brotherhood,

Islamabad_During a meeting with a delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said that solving the problems of the business community was one of the top priorities of the government,

“As soon as I assumed the duties of the Prime Minister, I met the business community and listened to their problems. Despite the current economic conditions of the country, the business community is playing an important role in the development of the country’s economy as well as providing employment opportunities,” the prime minister said.

“The government is ensuring reforms in the tax system for which the tax system is being digitised. The improvement in the economy of the country is not possible until the tax collection in Pakistan is increased,” he added.

“An operation has been started across the country, especially in the border areas, to prevent smuggling. With regard to the prevention of smuggling, crackdowns have been carried out during the last 48 years, and positive results are being received. Consultations are ongoing regarding the promotion of trade with neighbouring countries. The prevention of smuggling has been welcomed by the neighbouring countries,” he stated.

“The country’s economy will be further stabilised by restoring the confidence of traders, industrialists and investors. The process of reforms in the electricity sector is going on rapidly. Stern action will be taken against the electricity thieves,” he emphasised.

“Consultation with all stakeholders is necessary to solve the country’s problems. The Ministry of Commerce should ensure regular consultations with the chambers of commerce and industries across the country. A report should be submitted soon regarding expanding the scope of FBR point of sales,” the prime minister directed the authorities concerned.

“The performance of commercial attachés posted in Pakistani embassies should be improved. The CDA’s system should be improved and the business community should be made a part of the consultation process. The CDA should digitise all facilities provided to citizens and land records,” he added.

The ICCI delegation met the prime minister under the leadership of President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari. The commerce secretary, industries secretary, FBR chairman, CDA chairman and other senior officials participated in the meeting.

Earlier,

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday praised the armed forces for thwarting a terrorist attack on military posts near the Pak-Afghan border in Chitral.

“Thanks to our alert forces, the terrorist attack on military posts near the Pak-Afghan border in Chitral, was repelled with heavy casualties on the terrorist side,” he said in his social media post on X, formerly twitter. He also expressed sorrow over the loss of four brave soldiers who embraced Shahadat in the incident. “Our resolve to eradicate terrorism remains unshaken, and all our citizens stand firm with us,” he added.