ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the young b
usinessmen were the builders of country’s future and economy.
He said that the government would provide all possible facilities to the b
usiness community for promotion of economic activities. The provision of conducive environment and formation of b
usiness friendly policies were among the top priorities of the incumbent government, he added.
The prime
minister expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of young entrepreneurs that called on him.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Commerce Jama Kamal, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan, Chairman PM’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, relevant secretaries of the
ministries and senior officials, the PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
The prime
minister underlined that the promotion of Pakist
an’s exports at the international level was critical for giving a spur to economic activities in the country in which the young entrepreneurs could play a significant role.
He said that the economic and trade deficits could be plugged with the cooperation of government and the b
usiness community, adding that a large number of youth could be transformed into talented manpower that would further bolster the country’s economy.
The prime
minister said the government was committed to end gender based discrimination in provision of economic opportunities.
He also noted that the usage of latest technology for increasing agriculture yield could further boost the exports.
The prime
minister informed the delegation that they were also reducing the size of the government’s structure and resolved to make the state-owned entities more efficient.
During the meeting, the prime
minister directed for the constitution of a youth entrepreneurs advisory committee comprising the youth b
usiness people on the pattern of Economic Coordination Committee.
The prime
minister said the promotion of bilateral b
usiness cooperation between Pakistan and China was their top priority, adding with the second
phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the industrial development would be accelerated.
The members of the delegation apprised the prime
minister of the success of Pakistani b
usiness people at the local and global levels and the issues faced by them.
They also praised the prime
minister on the historic achievement of Pakistan Stock Exchange.
The prime
minister appreciated the efforts of b
usiness community and young entrepreneurs.
