Traders Seek LCCI’s support in overcoming infrastructure and business development challenges
By Commerce Reporter
LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an objective to establish an advanced job-matching and recruitment platform at LCCI, fostering direct links between job seekers and employers across the province.
The MoU was signed by LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad and PITB Senior Program Manager Shams Ul Islam along with Director Labour North Imran Haider Tipu. LCCI Senior Vice President Engineer Khalid Usman, Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry and Executive Committee Members were also present.
Highlighting the significance of the collaboration, LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad welcomed the establishment of the Punjab Job Portal at LCCI, a crucial step in efficiently connecting the business community with skilled talent. He expressed appreciation for the Punjab government’s initiative and acknowledged PITB’s contribution in deploying a staff member on-site at LCCI to assist members with the portal. He said that the Punjab Job Portal is designed to streamline the job-matching process for our business community. This collaboration with PITB will not only benefit our members but also support the broader economy by bridging workforce gaps.
Mian Abuzar Shad further emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between LCCI and PITB, sharing his optimism for the ongoing partnership. “Our goal is to build a strong alignment between our organizations, ensuring a prosperous future for all stakeholders involved,” he added.
LCCI Senior Vice President Engineer Khalid Usman expressed confidence in the collaboration’s potential and said that this partnership with PITB will extend well into the future, serving as a model for successful public-private collaboration. We look forward to PITB sharing relevant data and innovative solutions with us to enhance employment facilitation.
LCCI Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry underscored the broader impacts of the initiative stating that the Punjab Job Portal initiative reflects both LCCI and PITB’s dedication to advance employment facilitation, supporting economic growth and creating enduring value for businesses and job seekers alike.
PITB Senior Program Manager Shams Ul Islam highlighted PITB’s commitment to the project as a technological partner, describing the Punjab Job Portal as a free government-led initiative with an extensive user base of 900,000 employees and 87,000 registered employers. The portal also offers a training component to aid skill development, empowering job seekers to enhance their abilities and better meet market needs.
This collaboration between LCCI and PITB is poised to be a valuable resource for Punjab’s workforce and employers, offering a unified platform that not only matches talent with opportunity but also supports economic resilience and growth in the region.
Meanwhile, the traders has sought help of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in overcoming the business related issues.
A delegation from the Gulberg Board of Traders, led by Wasim Yawar Butt, visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed a number of challenges with the LCCI Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry in the presence of former Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar. Other members of the delegation were Sardar Bahadur, Ijaz Hafeez, Muhammad Talha, Zain Ilahi and Syed Zahid Bukhari.
The meeting concentrated on pressing infrastructure issues, the removal of encroachments and strategies to enhance business activities in Gulberg. Delegation members highlighted that deteriorating roads, inadequate parking facilities and poor lighting are hampering business activities.
LCCI Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry acknowledged the challenges faced by the traders and assured them of LCCI’s unwavering commitment to pursuing effective solutions. He also underscored the potential for public-private partnerships to finance specific projects such as parking facilities, which would directly benefit businesses and enhance customer access.
Former Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar said that LCCI is actively engaged in initiatives to enhance digital literacy among local traders. He stressed upon the critical role of technology adoption in improving competitiveness.
The delegation expressed gratitude for LCCI’s proactive initiatives and ongoing support. They underscored the necessity for sustained collaboration to ensure that Gulberg’s business environment improves and thrives, ultimately benefiting the local economy.
