If the government expands the lockdown, than the traders would be compelled to open their markets from 10th of May. “We should be allowed to open our businesses whether for limited timings otherwise law and order situation would be worsened”.
These views were expressed by the Office-bearers and leaders of over 100 markets, at a Traders Consultative Conference hosted by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. They urged the government to open markets and small industries immediately as lockdown now has become unbearable.
LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh and representatives of over 100 markets spoke on the occasion. They said that stress in trade and industry is at its peak as they are at the edge of bankruptcy due to prolonged lockdown and suspension of trade activities.
They said that if business can be opened in USA, Italy, Spain Germany and many other countries with Standard Operating Procedures than why not in Pakistan?
They said that it is a season for businesses and government would have to open all trade and industries with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as now they have nothing to spend, to pay utility bills or salaries.
They said that these people are backbone of the economy and playing a great role in providing employment and revenue.
