By Commerce Reporter
LAHORE– An important meeting of the PIAF Pioneer Progressive Alliance (PPPA) was held under the chairmanship of Mian Anjum Nisar.
The session featured comprehensive discussions on the prevailing trade and economic situation of the country, challenges faced by the business community, performance of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and government initiatives for economic revival.
The meeting was attended by LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad, Senior Vice President Engineer Khalid Usman, Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry, former LCCI President Muhammad Ali Mian, Chairman Pioneer Business Group Ali Hussam Asghar, Chairman PIAF Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigal, Nasrullah Mughal, Khurram Lodhi, Tanveer Ahmed, Abdul Wadood Alvi, Chaudhry Mohsin Bashir, Arshad Khan, along with other senior members.
During the meeting, Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar highly appreciated the outstanding performance of LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad, Senior Vice President Engineer Khalid Usman and Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry. The participants gave them a standing ovation in recognition of their services. He said that safeguarding the interests of the business community and creating a conducive environment for trade and investment is the collective responsibility of every institution and leader.
LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad said that from the very first day, the LCCI has remained committed to addressing traders’ issues and providing guidance and facilitation to every business entity.
Senior Vice President Engineer Khalid Usman said that close cooperation with the government and regular engagement with policymakers is vital to stabilize the business environment. He also urged traders to play a constructive role in the development of the national economy and industrial growth.
Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry said that pro-business policies, improved facilities and industry-friendly initiatives will accelerate industrial development in Pakistan.
Ali Hussam Asghar said that the PPP Alliance is actively working to safeguard the interests of the business community, while ensuring immediate attention is given to their problems in order to boost investment and strengthen the national economy.
Former LCCI President Muhammad Ali Mian presented a resolution to pay tribute to the LCCI leadership, which was unanimously approved and acknowledged with a standing ovation by all participants. He underlined that resolving the problems of the business community is key to ensuring economic stability and attracting investment.
Former Vice President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigal added that robust linkages between the government and trade institutions are essential to promote industrial growth and business-friendly policies.
The participants also observed that while government initiatives for economic revival are commendable, their implementation requires active involvement of the business community and trade bodies. The meeting stressed the urgent need to address critical issues such as electricity and gas tariffs, industrial rates and access to financial facilities to support trade and industry in the country.
