Governor says peace indispensable for fostering business activities

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan told a gathering in Lahore that peace is essential for encouraging business activity across the country, according to Business Recorder. Speaking at Governor House, he said the public had clearly turned down the politics of protest and described those who try to stall national progress as enemies of the state. The remarks came during the oath-taking ceremony for Adyan Sadiq Lone, the newly elected chairman of the Outdoor Advertising Association, and other office-bearers.

The governor argued that continuity in business is vital for national economic growth and stability, and that politicians should be held accountable at every forum. He also said politics pursued to serve the people is comparable to an act of worship. Provincial Minister for Housing Bilal Yaseen administered the oath to the association's office-bearers.

Bilal Yaseen said the outdoor advertising sector contributes to the national economy and to the growth of the media industry, and that the government is working on measures to relieve businesses and ordinary citizens. He added that investment and modern technology adoption in advertising would be promoted, and he hoped the new leadership would contribute to the sector's development and the welfare of people working in it.