The head of the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry says that strong communication between the government and the business sector is necessary to achieve industrial stability
Lahore: (UrduPoint UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News – April 6, 2026) Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Lahore MalawiTrustee member Karachi Trust port (KPT) and the former president Karachi room to commerce & industry Abdullah Zaki, called the president Lahore room to commerce & industry Faheem Rahman will go on LCCI To discuss the key economic challenges and emerging opportunities for the industrial and commercial sectors in Pakistan.
Vice President of the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Khurram Lodhi, and members of the Executive Committee Amir Ali The meeting was also attended by Abdul Majeed and members Naeem Hanif and Shehzad Aslam.
The meeting focused on industrial transportation trends and emerging investment prospects from Changing regional dynamics and export opportunities in Africa MarketsAnd continuous coordination between a job Community and government Institutions.
Speaking on this occasion, LCCI President Fahimur Rahman Saigul highlighted the growing challenges faced by industries operating in the country LahoreParticularly with regard to transportation pressures, high operating costs and regulatory constraints. He stressed that industries need a stable and facilitating political environment to maintain production employment.
He said that Lahore room Actively interacts with government To address industrial concerns through constructive communication and policy dialogue. He added that room Completed comprehensively budget Proposals aimed at promoting industrial growth and mitigation It costs From doing a job And encourage investment. He said that these proposals will not be submitted only to Federalism government But also to Government of Punjab To ensure that issues are addressed at the district level appropriately.
Fahimur Rahman Saigul pointed this out Pakistan It stands at a critical economic juncture where consistent industry-friendly policies and measures can significantly enhance productivity exports. He stressed that enhancing coordination between the public and private sectors is necessary to achieve sustainable economic growth.
Abdullah Zaki stressed the need to give priority to industrialization as a national economic strategy. He said that governments must put in place industry At the Economic Planning Center for Generation employmentHe increases exports And attract foreign investments.
He pointed out that the evolving economic and geopolitical challenges in the Gulf countries could create new investment flows towards regional economies, including Pakistan. KarachiBecause of its port connectivity and industrial base, it could particularly benefit from Potential investment transfer if the right policies and incentives are provided.
He also highlighted Africa’s huge untapped export potential Marketsurged Pakistani Companies to explore business opportunities across the continent. He noted that African economies are expanding and provide promising areas for development Pakistani products, especially in manufacturing, Textiles, food Processing and value-added goods.
He stressed the strengthening of institutional ties between… Chambers of commerceAnd diplomatic missions government Bodies can help Pakistani New exporters arrive Markets And diversifying commercial destinations.
He said that the enhanced cooperation between the chambers across Pakistan It is important to encourage investment, facilitate trade diplomacy, and provide uniform recommendations to policymakers on economic reforms.