Sialkot, June 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):Mian Imran Akbar, President Chamber, in a statement given to the press expressed satisfaction with the Federal Government’s resolve to support the exports-oriented Industry of Sialkot, under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Mr. Akbar acknowledged the efforts of Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Federal Minister for Defence, and expressed his special thanks to him for his unwavering support extended to the Sialkot Chamber in its advocacy and lobbying efforts with the Government.

The President Chamber shared that a delegation of the Sialkot Chamber had a meeting with the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on June 16, 2022, wherein various issues and projects were discussed including but not limited to 5% WHT on Export Companies, Sialkot Industrial Zone, University of Applied Engineering and Emerging Technologies, Safe City Sialkot, and Road Infrastructure of the city. He was thankful to the Prime Minister for understanding the importance of the issues and directing the concerned quarters for immediate action.

Mr. Imran Akbar said that the follow-up by the Ministries, post-meeting with the premier had been outstanding and that the Government was taking all necessary measures to facilitate the industry. The President Chamber also thanked Mr. Miftah Ismail, Federal Minister for Finance, Syed Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Commerce, and Mr. Kamran Ali Afzal, Chief Secretary Punjab for their support and commitment to the industry.

For more information, contact:
Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)
Shahrah-e-Aiwan-e-Sanat-o-Tijarat, Sialkot – 51310, Pakistan
Phone: +92-52-4261881-3
Fax: +92-52-4268835, +92-52-4267919
E-mail: sialkot@scci.com.pk
Website: http://www.scci.com.pk