Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman while felicitating veteran business leader and Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar on his election as the SAARC Chamber Vice President has expressed his hope that he would continue to exploit his potential for the promotion of regional trade in South Asia.
In a meeting with in Anjum Nisar, who called on him at Governor’s House on Wednesday along with a delegation of top businessmen, the Punjab Governor said that the BMP chairman would utilize his best abilities to bring closer the SAARC member states besides promoting regional trade.
During the meeting, economic situation of the country and the problems faced by the businessmen associated with various industries came under discussion. Balighur Rehman said that Pakistan was fully committed to improve regional trade among SAARC countries to make South Asia a prosperous and economically integrated region, as it was one of the most dynamic regions in the world.
He said that the role of business community was vital for the economic uplift and stability of the country. He appreciated the role being played by the private sector, particularly the Businessmen Panel, in the country’s economic development.
The Punjab Governor said that the strengthening of the country’s economy and promotion of trade and industry were the priorities of the government.
