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Govt taking every possible step to facilitate businessmen: PM
March 12, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is taking every possible step to facilitate the business community.

He was talking to Presidents of various Chambers of Commerce of Pakistan, who called on him in Islamabad today.

Assuring government's full support, the Prime Minister said resolution of business community's issues is a top priority.

He commended the Pakistani business community's continued industrial and trade activities, despite economic challenges.

Shehbaz Sharif said through the digitization of the Federal Board of Revenue and other reforms, the business community is being provided with convenience and facilitation.

He said the Faceless Clearance System has significantly reduced the time for container clearance at ports. He urged the business community give suggestions for system reforms to increase the government's tax revenue.

The Prime Minister stressed the need that everyone must work together for the development of the economy. He said achieving economic stability is the first step and the journey of national development has now begun.

The Prime Minister also directed all ministries and relevant secretaries to present policy measures based on the suggestions of the Chambers of Commerce after consultation.

They said the country is moving towards development after achieving economic stability under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. They remarked that for the first time, the government has shown seriousness at the official level in resolving issues of the business community.

Participants also lauded the government's team for economic stability and expressed gratitude for including them in the consultative process.