[:en]LAHORE: Industries Secretary Ehsan Bhutta has said that it is the top priority of the government to facilitate stakeholders to start their own business. Business Faciliation Centers are fully cooperating in this regard.
The government has taken this step so that stakeholders do not hesitate to start their new business.
He was addressing during his visit at Business facilitation center Rawalpindi here yesterday. Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema and President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Saqib Rafiq and others were also present. He interacted with the staff and encouraged the progress of the centre. Earlier Manager BFC Syeda Rida Sultan welcomed them, briefing on the system and timely disposal of over 90% of applications. They interacted with the new desks for Punjab Police, Traffic Police, and Excise and Taxation. Secretary directed all representatives to work efficiently and expedite case disposal.
The Business Facilitation Center Manager further apprised that more than 1850 applications submitted and around 1670 NOCs have been issued. Energy, Livestock and PFA are the highest category departments whose focal persons were
awarded appreciation letters. Furthermore three employees of the month belonging to BFC, PSIC and DTS were given appreciation certificates by Secretary, DC and Chamber President Saqib Rafiq.[:]