Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider has said that economic development in the country is the top priority of the federal and the provincial governments.
This was stated by him by talking to renowned industrialist, former president of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Khawaja Jalaluddin Rumi who called on him at Governor House Lahore on Wednesday and discussed with him various issues including education and national economy. The industrialist congratulated Saleem Haider on assuming the office of Governor of Punjab. Sardar Saleem Haider Khan appreciated the social services of Jalaluddin Rumi.
The Governor Punjab said that due to political stability in the country economic indicators including stock exchange was improving. The government was determined to promote investment in the country and provide facilities to the industrial sector, he added.
He said that the promotion of industries will create employment opportunities and the economy will improve. He said that as chancellor, he has taken steps for the improvement of governance in the universities. He further said that search committees have been formed for the appointment of permanent vice-chancellors in universities.
Saleem Haider expressed the hope that the permanent appointment of vice-chancellors and other statutory posts in the universities will improve quality of research and teaching in the universities.
Khawaja Jalaluddin Rumi said that industrialists foster employment opportunities for a large population in the society. He said that the government needs to pay immediate attention to the problems of industrialists. In addition to the reduction in electricity and gas rates, there is an urgent need to revise the markup of banks. The former president MCCI said that his foundation was providing clean water, daily food supply to the needy and other public health care facilities in South Punjab. He added that we need the patronage of the government.
Rumi invited Sardar Saleem Haider Khan to visit South Punjab. The Governor assured that he will visit South Punjab soon.
