Tarar visits LCCI chief’s residence: ‘All steps being taken to provide business-friendly environment’

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar visited the Lahore residence of Ali Hussam Asghar, newly elected president of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), to congratulate him on his election. According to Business Recorder, Tarar said the government is working on a peaceful, stable and commerce-friendly setting that encourages investment, manufacturing, exports and jobs. He called commerce a pillar of the national economy.

Asghar praised the government's stability and revival efforts and said private enterprise stands ready to contribute fully to the economy. The chamber plans to prioritise industrial growth, shipments abroad, investment drives and job creation, and he asked for a well-defined, joined-up and lasting economic plan. He also proposed new overseas markets, sector-specific plans, lower business costs, simpler taxes and easier finance for SMEs.

Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Development Hafiz Nauman said the government is committed to a stable business setting and will keep working with the private sector. Both sides agreed that cooperation between government and business must continue, and the meeting also covered trade facilitation and employment.