LAHORE Nov 17 (ONLINE): Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and
Industry ( FPCCI) and United Business Group ( UBG) Tuesday greeted Prime
Minister Imran Khan for doubtless victory in Gilgit Baltistan election winch
will promise political stability in the country besides poised to strengthen
national economy.
In a joint statement, Chairman UBG and President SAARC chamber veteran
trade leader Iftikhar Ali Malik and FPCCI SVP Hanif Gohar and VP Ch Zahid
Iqbal Arian said political stability is pre requisite for sustainable economy.
Iftikhar Ali Malik hoped PTI government under the dynamic leadership of PM
Imran Khan will fully focus on development of GB and exploiting its fruit
export potential besides promoting tourism in the region.He said entire
business community pinned high hopes that PTI government will live upto the
aspirations of its voters and supporters and implement its manifesto in true
letter and spirit aimed at the greater weal of people of this region.
He said economy of Gilgit-Baltistan is largely dependent on dried fruits and
agriculture as the area is famous for its almonds, apricots, cherries all over
the world. … It produces about 120,650 tons of almonds yearly and their
export can yield billions of rupees to farmers which he added will ultimately
bring change in socio- economic conditions.
