LCCI and SCCI to collaborate, consulton business issues
Lahore (MNP) A delegation of Sahiwal Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
LCCI President Kashif Anwar presented the address of welcome while LCCI Senior Vice President Zafar Mahmood Chaudhry, Acting President of Sahiwal Chamber Mian Umair Ali and Vice President Muhammad Irfan spoke on the occasion.
LCCI President informed the delegation that the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has completed 100 years of its establishment. He is 100th President and he has declared his tenure as Business Compliance and Facilitation years.
Kashif Anwar emphasized that the collaboration between all the chambers would be highly beneficial for business communities, enabling them to explore new trade and investment opportunities.
He said that the imports are closed because of L/C issues that must be resolved. He said that the policy rate is high that must be brought down.
Kashif Anwar said that the measures to tackle the issues of smog and environment should be taken in consultation with the stakeholders. He said that LCCI is organizing seminars and awareness sessions for its members.
Kashif Anwar said that several help desks of federal and provincial departments are working under one window smart services in the premises of Lahore Chamber. He said that Chief Minister Punjab wants one window operation in the province.
He said that all business details are now available on FBR portal so tax returns should be filed carefully.
President Sahiwal Chamber Mian Umair Ali praised the harmony between LCCI and SCCI, asserting that it would further bolster inter-chamber interactions.
He said that the facilities should be different for the taxpayers and non-tax payers. He said that industrial land is expensive. Chambers should be allowed to buy land and establish industrial zones that would bring down the land cost besides generating job opportunities.
He invited LCCI President to visit SCCI along with a delegation and said that the members of SCCI need to learn from LCCI’s experience and urged the LCCI to invite them in every significant event which will take place in.
