Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri, while assuring the All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) of his full support has stated that the government was striving hard for economic betterment of the country and soon the economic progress would be witnessed.
This was stated by him while talking to delegation of APBF led by its President Syed Maaz Mahmood which called on him here in his office on Friday. The meeting was also attended by Khurram Niaz Khan, Secretary General and Ilyas Khalil.
On this occasion, APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood apprised him of APBF’s upcoming business moot being held to promote country’s soft image and invited him.
Talking to the delegation, the Deputy Speaker emphasized that revival of economy is the top priority of the government. He added the business community has an important role to play in this regard and underscored that government is taking steps to ensure business and investment friendly environment in the country.
Qasim Khan Suri stated that Pakistan has faced numerous challenges during past few years due to which business community has also suffered a lot. He appreciated the services of the APBF towards the development of the country and hoped that it would continue to play proactive role in this regard.
He suggested the business team to participate in the standing committees of the parliament on trade, finance and economy.