NIMS delegation visits LCCIConcrete measures for sustainable economic development: Kashif Anwar
Lahore (MNP) Stability in Pak rupee, increase in exports, import substitution, reduction in inflation and mark-up rate and Charter of Economy are essential for sustainable economic development. A solid strategy can help achieve the required goals.
These views were expressed by LCCI President Kashif Anwar while addressing the delegation of National Institute of Management, Peshawar, headed by Faculty Member Muhammad Tayyab.
The LCCI President said that Lahore Chamber is playing its role to promote trade and economic activities. He said that the Lahore Chamber is going to organize achievement recognition ceremony and to encourage the best performing businessmen and an event for women entrepreneurs. Recently, awareness seminars on breast cancer and other event have been organized.
Kashif Anwar said that the history of Lahore Chamber covers a century and he is the 100th President of Lahore Chamber. This chamber was established in the name of Northern India Chamber in 1923. The number its members have exceeded 35 thousand.
He said that Lahore Chamber provides business opportunities through meetings with heads of diplomatic missions, various federal and provincial departments and ministries. It remains busy in finding the trade and investment opportunities and is also playing the role of a bridge between the stakeholders and the state.
The LCCI President said that the main function of Lahore Chamber is policy advocacy and through its research and development department, it identifies possible solutions to the problems faced by the business community with the input of standing committees related to various sectors.
He said that Lahore Chamber is also active in the social sector. Lahore Chamber is the only chamber in the country which has launched smart services for its members and the help desks of several organizations are working under one roof. He said that the next whole year has been declared as the year of Business Compliance and Facilitation in Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
