Staff Reporter
Lahore
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.
Hanif Gohar FPCCI SVP congratulating PM for PTI victory drew his attention that GB is replete with tourism resources haplessly policy makers never focused on this sector of vital importance in capitalising tourism.
