Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and departments to expedite the integration of private-sector proposals into a unified industrial policy framework, emphasizing that coordinated decision-making is crucial for sustainable economic growth. While chairing a meeting of the Private-Sector Committee on National Industrial Development in Islamabad, the prime minister stressed the government’s commitment to translating expert recommendations into actionable reforms without delay. He noted that the country’s economic growth, employment generation, and income increase are closely linked to industrial development. During the meeting, committee members from the private sector presented their recommendations to boost industrial development and attract investment, which the prime minister welcomed, underlining their importance for the nation’s progress. “The business community has diligently prepared comprehensive proposals for industrial development, which are highly commendable,” he said, adding that an implementation plan would be formulated after careful review. The prime minister instructed that these proposals be merged with recommendations from other economic sectors and incorporated into the national policy framework. He also highlighted that measures to ensure ease of doing business and to enhance investment remain top government priorities. PM Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the support of the Pakistani business community during challenging times, noting that their cooperation helped the country navigate economic difficulties. “By the grace of Allah, the country’s economic direction has improved, and Pakistan is moving forward towards progress,” he added. However, he stressed to work even harder for ensuring national development. During the meeting, a comparison with regional countries was also shared to highlight ways to increase the competitiveness of Pakistan’s industry. Federal Ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Jam Kamal Khan, Ahad Khan Cheema, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Advisor to the Prime Minister Muhammad Ali, Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, and industrialists included in the Industrial Working Group led by Saqib Shirazi attended the meeting.
PM emphasizes coordinated decision-making as vital for economic growth
