Addressing issues of business community is the top priority of govt: Marriyam Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (SABAH): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyam Aurangzeb has said that addressing issues of business community is the top priority of the government. The business community specially the private sector has played a vital role in uplifting the national economy. The Traders were the backbone of the country’s economy.
These views were expressed by Marriyam Aurangzeb in a meeting with the delegation of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce headed by President Saqib Rafiq in Islamabad.
Marriyam Aurangzeb also welcomed the recommendations from the delegation to solve the economic problems. She also assured the delegation for arranging a meeting with Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif next week so that they can convey these suggestions directly to the Prime Minister.
President Saqib Rafiq also briefed the Federal Minister on the ongoing activities and future programs of the Chamber. He emphasized for close liaison and frequent connectivity with Government functionaries for early resolution of traders issues.
Meanwhile a committee has been formed to implement joint projects between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in the fields of film and drama.
A decision to this effect was made during a meeting between Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The Minister appreciated ambassador’s efforts for relief activities in the flood affected areas.
She said as per vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan desires to further strengthen trade and business-to-business linkages between the two countries.
Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador said Pakistanis, working in Saudi Arabia, are playing a key role in the development of the Kingdom.
Expressing his sympathies over the losses in floods, he said Saudi Arabia will continue to support Pakistan in this hour of need.