Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday inaugurated state-of-the-art One Window Smart Services at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar, Vice President Mian Zahid Javaid Ahmad, Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Mian Aslam Iqbal, President FPCCI Mian Anjum Nisar, former Presidents – Muhammad Ali Mian, Zafar Iqbal Chaudhry, Sohail Lashari, Malik Tahir Javed and Executive Committee Members were present on the occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, the chief minister said that the government is focusing on the development industrial sector and has established 13 special economic zones (SEZs) in the province within a short span of two years. He said that previous rulers only established three special economic zones during 70 years since the establishment of Pakistan.
He added that new city along with Ravi River is a revolutionary project that would generate employment opportunities for hundreds thousands persons. He said that this project would prove to be a game changer in order to set the wheel of economy rolling. He said that the industrial reforms of Punjab government would pave the way for the economic revival in the Covid-19 perspective. “Results of smart lockdown were marvelous”, he added.
Usman Buzdar admitted that agriculture sector should be built on modern lines. He said that special attention is being given to the agricultural research. He appreciated the Lahore Chamber on establishing state of the art one window smart services under one roof. He said that LCCI is the only chamber of the country that has set a milestone and an example to follow for others.
LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said that present regime has taken various good decisions at difficult times. He said that 13 Special economic zones to be set up on 10000 acres in Punjab would help boost economy. He said that at present there are Quaid-e-Azam Industrial Estate and Sundar Industrial Estate only two in Lahore where there is no scope for setting up new industries.
He demanded that all other industrial units already established in Lahore including Ferozepur Road, Shahdara Road, Multan Road, Raiwind Road, Band Road, Kasur Road and Katarband
LCCI Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar said that the provincial government should focus on research and development in agriculture sector as country is far behind in this sector from other neighboring countries.
