Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan says a new policy for local production of automobile parts will be introduced soon to strengthen local industry.        

He was talking to a delegation of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Islamabad today.  

The Special Assistant underscored improving local manufacturing of automobile parts and said under the Prime Minister's vision, new job opportunities will be created through the growth of manufacturing industries and localization of automobile parts production.

The Special Assistant told the delegation that a new research and development policy is being considered to encourage investment in innovation and support the development of local industries.

He said government is focused on improving efficiency and performance of the manufacturing sector to drive economic growth.                                

He assured the delegation that the government will fully support the development of industries and technological advancements.

The meeting discussed importance of technological upgradation and support for industrialists.

Meanwhile, chairing a meeting with a delegation of Utility Stores Corporation in Islamabad today, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister emphasized strict monitoring and improvements in performance of Utility Stores.

The meeting discussed measures to enhance the performance of Pakistan's largest retail network, the Utility Stores. 

Haroon Akhtar Khan categorically stated that the government will not tolerate corruption in any department, and transparency will be ensured at all levels. 

The meeting was informed that after the restructuring of Utility Stores, the number of stores will be reduced from 3,742 to 1,563. This aims at improving the efficiency of the corporation and reduce the financial burden on the national treasury.

Haroon Akhtar Khan expressed commitment to improve the services provided by the Utility Stores and stabilize the financial position of the corporation through restructuring and performance enhancement measures.