Stressing on the importance of industrial development for stabilizing the economy, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the government was providing facilities to industries to increase exports which would not only reduce the trade deficit but also increase foreign exchange reserves.
He said that employment opportunities will be created in the country, reforms are underway to improve the tax system, consultation with all stakeholders will speed up and improve the process, while all major chambers of commerce and industry expressed full confidence in the steps being taken to facilitate business and agreed on a strategy to increase tax revenue in consultation with the business community.
Prime Minister Imran Khan was received by the Presidents of the country’s largest chamber of commerce here on Friday.
Special Assistant Dr Shahbaz Gill, Governor SBP Dr Raza Baqir besides concerned officials were also present while Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin joined the meeting through video link.
