Summery: Federal Minister Atta Tarar congratulated LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar and assured support for traders’ issues. EC members Mardan Ali Zaidi, Muhammad Ali and others attended as discussions covered FIRs, PERA powers, and Lahore’s economic development.
By Commerce Reporter
LAHORE: Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar, accompanied by Hafiz Numan, visited newly elected Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Ali Hussam Asghar to congratulate him on his election and discuss key economic issues facing Lahore’s business community.
During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on economic development, the promotion of trade and industry, and measures to address the challenges confronting traders and industrialists in Lahore. The discussion also focused on the role of the LCCI in supporting the business community and contributing to the city’s economic growth.
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LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar shared his vision and future plans for the chamber, highlighting the importance of strengthening its role as a representative platform for the business community. He emphasized the need for close coordination between the government and the private sector to create a business-friendly environment, encourage investment, and promote industrial and commercial activities in Lahore.
The president also discussed opportunities for Lahore’s economic development, stressing the importance of addressing the concerns of traders and industrialists to facilitate sustainable growth. He underlined the need for practical measures to reduce difficulties faced by businesses and improve the overall environment for commercial and industrial operations.
A major point of discussion was the need for the immediate resolution of issues related to the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) against traders and industrialists, as well as concerns regarding the exercise of powers under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA).
Ali Hussam Asghar highlighted the concerns of the business community over these matters and stressed the importance of resolving them through effective coordination with the relevant authorities. He maintained that traders and industrialists require a predictable and supportive regulatory environment to conduct their business activities without unnecessary hurdles.
The participants discussed the importance of addressing these concerns promptly and ensuring that regulatory and enforcement mechanisms do not create avoidable difficulties for legitimate commercial and industrial activities.
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar assured the LCCI president of his full support in addressing the economic and administrative issues faced by traders and industrialists in Lahore. He expressed his commitment to facilitating coordination with the relevant government departments to help resolve the concerns raised by the business community.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of maintaining regular engagement between government representatives and business leaders to identify practical solutions to economic challenges and promote a stronger partnership between the public and private sectors.
LCCI former Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhary, Executive Committee members Mardan Ali Zaidi and Muhammad Ali, Harris Attique, and other representatives were also present at the meeting.
The visit provided an opportunity for the newly elected LCCI leadership to outline its priorities and discuss pressing business-related matters with the federal minister. The participants expressed the need for continued dialogue and coordinated efforts to address traders’ concerns, strengthen industrial activity, and support Lahore’s economic development.
The LCCI leadership reiterated the importance of constructive engagement with the government to ensure that the concerns of the business community receive timely attention and that practical steps are taken to facilitate trade, industry, investment, and economic progress in the city.