A delegation of FPCCI called on the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Chitral Times Report
PESHAWAR: A delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) called on the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in his office the other day. Matters ralated to promoting industrial and commercial activities, addressing challenges faced by the sector, and initiatives of the provincial government to attract private investment in the region came under discussion.
Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Industry, Abdul Karim, Secretary for Industry, and other relevant officials were also present on the occassion. Talking to the delegation, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for close collaboration and mutual consultation between relevant government departments and the chambers of commerce to improve the industrial and commercial sectors, and stated that the provincial government is working under a comprehensive strategy to resolve issues faced by the industrial sector.
Gandapur remarked that the Ease of Doing Business Act of the provincial government was in its final stages, aiming to establish a one-window operation to provide all necessary facilities to industrialists, traders, and investors adding that work is also underway on the formulation of Industrial Policy 2025, inviting experts associated with chambers of commerce to share their suggestions to create a robust and effective system.
Gandapur underscored the vital role of industries in economic development and job creation, noting that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offers immense opportunities for private investment. The provincial government, he said, is committed to encouraging private investors and providing them with all necessary facilities, including offering locally produced electricity at concessional rates for industries.
“We are committed to collaborate with private sector experts for better results,” he said, reaffirming the government’s commitment to resolving industrialists’ issues on a priority basis. He added that tax relief within the provincial jurisdiction has already been provided to support business activities and strengthen the local economy.
Ali Amin Gandapur highlighted that the provincial government has launched interest-free loan programs to promote entrepreneurship, including loans for technical degree holders adding that an MoU has been signed to implement Home Stay Tourism Project, a unique provincial government initiative aimed at boosting tourism and employment.
The Chief Minister stressed the importance of ensuring food safety and urged industry owners to cooperate with the government to protect public health. The FPCCI delegation appreciated the provincial government’s initiatives to promote industrial and commercial activities and thanked him for taking a keen interest in resolving the challenges faced by industrialists and traders.
