LAHORE
A delegation of Sargodha Chamber of Small Traders and Industries (SCSTSI) led by Founder President (SCSTSI) Sheikh Asif Iqbal called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman at Governor House Lahore Saturday.
The meeting was attended by businessmen representing the SMEs sector from different cities.
Talking on the occasion, Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman said that national stability, economic development and provision of basic amenities to the people is the top priority of the present government.
Despite the economic challenges, the government is taking steps to provide favorable opportunities to business community, He said, all the businesses are very important even if it is a small shop.
Business not only promotes socio-economic development but also provides employment opportunities to millions of people, he continued, the government is well aware of the problems faced by the business community and steps are being taken to provide them maximum relief.
Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman said that the SME Sector has an important role to play in the national economy. He said that the government was promoting solar panels to meet the energy shortage. The Governor Punjab said that it was very important for the universities to liaise with the SMEs and he would also give instructions to the Vice Chancellors of the universities in this regard. He said that the government believes in formulating transparent policies for the welfare of the people. The Governor Punjab said that continuity of beneficial policies is very important for the development of the economy.
On the occasion, Sheikh Asif Iqbal said that SMEs account for 85% of the national economy and with the patronage of the government, SMEs can play an important role in the development of the national economy. Ahmed Mehmood Bhatti said that giving solar panels on easy installments would end the energy crisis. Mehr Riaz said that one million people connected with the hotel industry should be given industry status. After the meeting, Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman also presented First SMEs Best Achievement Awards to the businessmen representing the SMEs sector for their outstanding performance.
