Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has said that industrialists and business community are playing a key role in economic development. In this regard, Korangi Industrial Area has a special place in the country, especially in the city of Karachi. This industrial area provides employment to a large number of people and generates revenue. He expressed these views while addressing after planting a sapling at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI). MNAs Faheem Khan, Akram Cheema, MPA Raja Azhar, President of the Association Sheikh Umar Rehan, Senior Vice President Ikram Rajput, Vice President Syed Wajid Hussain, Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan, Director General Anti-Narcotics Force Brigadier Masood were present on the occasion. Leading industrialists including Ahmed Janjua, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kite Zubair Chhaya, former Presidents and Chairman KATI, Khalid Tawab, Gulzar Feroze, Danish Khan and members of the Executive Committee were also present. The Governor further said that without a strong and balanced economy, the dream of building and developing Pakistan cannot be realized. We must all work together for the building and development of the country as the role of industries in the development of the country is strong. Is the basis. He said that the Prime Minister had announced a historic package of Rs 1100 billion for the development of Karachi. Never before in the history of the city have such serious efforts been made for the development of the city’s long standing problems such as supply of water and drainage, cleaning drains. In this regard, the Sindh government and the federal government will work together for the betterment of Karachi. The completion of K4, Karachi Circular Railway and Green Line project will help in solving the long standing problems of the city. Will get He said that due to the smart lock down policy of Prime Minister Imran Khan, corona control and balance was created in the economy. That is why the policy of the Prime Minister is being praised all over the world. He said that industrial and economic development of any country plays an important role in its national development not only in the province but also in the economic situation of the country. He said that there was an urgent need to increase exports and reduce imports so as to reduce the trade deficit. He said that special attention was being paid to the development of Karachi and the development of the city was a top priority. Problems with the FBR and EOBI of the industries in this regard will be resolved soon. In his address, KATI President Sheikh Omar Rehan said that Korangi Industrial Area covers 16,000 acres of which 4,500 acres. More than industrial units are established, the importance of this area is also important because there are two major oil refineries of Pakistan, leather, garment export factories, pharma industries are also present here. This industrial area provides employment to a large number of citizens. He thanked the Governor of Sindh for raising the mark up to 7% and said that the Green Finance Scheme has helped in controlling unemployment during pandemic.