Islamabad, Mar 14 2025: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the business community by fostering investment and increasing exports to ensure long-term economic growth.
During a meeting with a delegation of leading businessmen on Friday, he assured them that the government would provide all necessary assistance to facilitate trade and investment.
He emphasized the need for a well-structured plan to attract long-term investments in Pakistan and highlighted the formation of a committee dedicated to an export facilitation scheme.
This committee, he noted, would soon present its recommendations for approval, aiming to boost the country’s export potential.
The prime minister expressed confidence in the economic recovery, attributing it to the efforts of his financial team and divine blessings.
With economic stability now achieved, he said, Pakistan was progressing rapidly toward sustainable growth in investment and increasing exports . He stressed that collective efforts were required from all sectors to strengthen the national economy.
Addressing the concerns of the business community, he assured them that resolving their issues remained a top priority. He highlighted various reforms, including the digitization of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Which has streamlined tax procedures and facilitated ease of doing business. He also pointed out that the implementation of the Faceless Customs Clearance System had significantly reduced container clearance times at ports.
Shehbaz Sharif further emphasized the government’s focus on equipping the youth with professional skills to meet the demands of industries.
He stated that all professional training institutions were being integrated under a unified framework to enhance efficiency.
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The business representatives praised the prime minister’s economic policies, acknowledging the positive shift in the country’s financial trajectory.
They commended the government’s revenue-generation initiatives, the introduction of new economic reforms, and the successful stabilization of inflation.
Particularly appreciated the Uraan Pakistan program and its roadmap for economic prosperity, along with initiatives such as sending 1,000 students to China for advanced technical training.
They also lauded the government’s inclusive approach to policymaking, especially in seeking business community input for budget planning. Business leaders presented various proposals to address their challenges.
The prime minister instructed the relevant ministries to hold consultations and develop a policy framework based on their recommendations.
