RCCI President advocates industrialization, calls for rationalized taxation & stakeholder consultations during meeting with Finance Minister

FAISALABAD, Feb 23 (SABAH): RCCI President Usman Shaukat, in a meeting with Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on the sidelines of the 3rd All Pakistan Chambers Presidents Conference (APCPC) held at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), emphasized industrialization as the cornerstone for Pakistan’s economic uplift. He highlighted the need for a robust industrial policy to drive growth, create employment opportunities, and enhance exports.

In his address during the conference’s first session, Usman Shaukat urged the Finance Minister and government officials to adopt a collaborative approach in policy-making. He stressed that taxation policies should be rationalized and developed through meaningful consultations with key stakeholders, including chambers of commerce and industry leaders across the country.

The conference, hosted by FCCI President Rehan Naseem Bharara, gathered chamber presidents from across Pakistan. The event featured insightful discussions, with participants highlighting the challenges faced by the business community and proposing actionable solutions for sustainable economic development.