PESHAWAR
\nPresident of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fuad Ishaq said businessmen are the backbone of the economy and a leading contributor to the economic progress and prosperity of the country.
\nThe SCCI chief recalled the business community of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had rendered incalculable sacrifices in war against terrorism, which are exemplary and their no precedence in any part of the world.
\nHe said the business community required proper patronage of the government and relief to mitigate hardships of the crisis and war-hit traders\u2019 in KP province and to continue their share in economic prosperity and development.
\nFuad Ishaq was speaking to a traders delegation led by SCCI\u2019s former president and Anjuman E Tajaran Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president Haji Muhammad Afzal here at the chamber\u2019s house on Wednesday.
\nThe SCCI\u2019s vice president Ijaz Khan Afridi also present in the meeting.
\nThe delegation consisted of presidents and office bearers of different bazaars and markets traders union and associations, prominently the Anjuman E Tajaran Khyber Pakhtunkhwa senior vice chairman Pir Dilawar, secretary general Malik Abid Hafeez, vice presidents Saddar Gul, Tariq Haideri, Haji Gul Zaman, Haji Sherzada Mohmand, Haji Ihsanullah Mohmand, Information Secretary Saleem Bokhari, Ajab Khan, Haji Sabz Ali, Muhammad Ayub, Haji Khanzada, Rabail Gul, Ishtiaq Paracha, Haji Liaqat, Haji Nadeem Rauf, Haji Shah Muhammad, Malik Miraj, Raza Khan, presidents, secretaries of different bazaars traders unions and associations were present in a large number on the occasion.
\nFuad Ishaq on the occasion assured traders\u2019 issues will be taken up with relevant authorities in an efficient manner and proactive steps would be taken to gain maximum relief, incentives and facilities for the business community.
\nWhile recounting achievements, he said SCCI is an effective voice and solely platform of the business community, which had played an important role in provision of special incentives and relief to the community.
\nHe said the country\u2019s economy is still dire strait.
\nHe added the melting economy can only be revived by providing special incentives, relief and facilities to the business community by central and provincial governments.
\nFuad Ishaq called for elimination of multiple\/double taxes, reforms in the existing taxation system and simplifying procedures for the filing of tax returns.
\nHe furthermore emphasized the broadening of the tax-base instead of imposing further burden of additional\/new taxes on taxpayers.
\nThe SCCI\u2019s chief called for restructuring and revamping of trade and export related institutions.
\nEarlier, the Anjum E Tajaran KP president Haji Muhammad Afzal formally congratulated Fuad Ishaq for being elected as president of the chamber.
\nHe on the occasion highlighted a number of issues that were being faced by the business community in K-P.
\nHaji Afzal expressed the hope that newly elected president Fuad Ishaq along with the rest of the cabinet will play a crucial role in resolving business community issues.
\nFuad Ishaq said they will give due respect and take up all issues of traders by keeping view of their dignity and resolve all issues on priority grounds by effectively taking up with the relevant government authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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