Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 05 Mar, 2026) Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that the focus of Punjab Prime Minister is on industrial growth for which consultations are being held with all industrialists regarding industrial development.
She stated this while speaking to the media after a consultative meeting with them a job Society regarding the promotion of industrialization here in the union Pakistan Regional Office of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman also accompanied the chief minister.
The meeting was also attended by the regional president of the federation and his deputy, Zaki Ijaz, the former caretaker Federalism Commerce Minister Dr Gohar Ijaz, Chief Patron of United Business Group (UBG) SM Tanveer, heads of various chambers and presidents of trade associations.
Chief Minister Marium Aurangzeb said the purpose of the consultative session with FPCCI was to understand the challenges faced by the industry. She said that the Punjab Chief Minister’s focus is on industrial growth in Punjab, which is why a committee has been formed to consult stakeholders.
Consultations are held with all industrialists regarding the advancement of the industry.
She added that the Punjab government has paid special attention to SMEs over the past two years and amendments have also been made to the Public-Private Partnership Act.
The Committee is mandated to facilitate solutions related to industrial clusters, export-led growth, energy sustainability issues, and tariff-related issues so that the cost of doing business is reduced and the business community can compete with other countries in international markets.
Marium Aurangzeb added that the business community itself has acknowledged that the law and order situation in the province is satisfactory and that improved law and order leads to business growth.
On this occasion, SM Tanveer said that the purpose of today’s meeting is to discuss how to promote industrialization in Punjab. According to the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a new era of industrialization will begin in Punjab, industry will grow, and employment opportunities will be created.