Acting President of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani held a meeting with a
delegation comprising leading businessmen, traders, investors, industrialists and other
prominent figures from various walks of life at the Parliament House on Friday.
The delegation included Ahsan Bhatti, Haroon Nasir, Umar Hussain, Owais
Khattak, Hatim Tibani, Shahid Khan, Shoaib Zafar, Aamir Iqbal, Hamza Rehman,
Usman Shaukat, Najam Sahar and others.
During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on the overall economic
situation of the country, with particular focus on trade, investment, business activities
and the performance of various industrial sectors. The members of the delegation
apprised the Acting President of the challenges and issues faced by the business
community in Pakistan and shared their views and suggestions for promoting trade,
industrial growth and investment.
The Acting President was also briefed on developments in the construction
sector, the use of energy-efficient control glass in residential and commercial buildings,
the real estate sector, and the healthcare industry. The delegation highlighted the
potential of these sectors in attracting investment and contributing to sustainable
economic growth.
Speaking on the occasion, Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that
traders, investors and industrialists play a pivotal role in improving the country’s
economy. He emphasized that the growth of these sectors not only strengthens the
national economy but also generates extensive employment opportunities, which are
vital for the overall development and prosperity of Pakistan.
The Acting President urged the business community to actively promote
business and investment activities to contribute to economic stability, national
development and prosperity. He said that the government is taking effective measures
to create an investor-friendly environment in the country and underscored that
cooperation between the public and private sectors is indispensable for achieving
sustainable national development.
The Acting President appreciated the delegation’s input and reaffirmed the
government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of the business community and
facilitating investment for long-term economic progress.
