PM Shehbaz Vows to Resolve Business Community’s Issues, Speed Up Economic Progress
— March 14, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fully support the business community to attract investment and enhance exports, aiming for sustainable economic growth.
Speaking to a delegation of prominent businessmen, the prime minister stressed the need for collective efforts to strengthen the economy. He directed officials to introduce a comprehensive scheme for long-term investment and announced the formation of a committee for an export facilitation scheme. The committee will soon present its recommendations for approval.
He noted that, with the grace of Allah and the efforts of his economic team, the economy had stabilised and was moving steadily on the path of progress. He stressed that everyone must work together for the country’s economic development.
Shehbaz assured that resolving business community issues remains a top priority, with ongoing efforts to streamline processes. He highlighted reforms, including the digitisation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the introduction of the Faceless Customs Clearance System, which has significantly reduced container clearance times at ports.
He also emphasised the government’s focus on youth training to supply skilled manpower to industries, stating, “We are integrating all professional training institutions under one system to enhance workforce quality.”
The business delegation praised the government’s initiatives, including the Uraan Pakistan programme and the roadmap for economic progress. They particularly appreciated the decision to send 1,000 students to China for advanced training and acknowledged the government’s efforts to increase revenue and lower inflation.
Business leaders expressed gratitude to the prime minister for involving them in the consultation process, especially during budget formulation. They noted that for the first time, the government showe