Lahore:Lahore Commissioner Nauman Yousaf on Saturday announced the appointment of an additional commissioner consolidation as the divisional focal person for the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to strengthen coordination and facilitate the business community.
He was speaking during a meeting with LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar, which discussed the Punjab government’s trade-friendly initiatives, economic and commercial policies, and measures to promote trade and industry.
The commissioner said the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry had an important role in economic and commercial development and policymaking. He said all necessary measures were being taken to ensure effective coordination and cooperation with the chamber. He said the Punjab government’s directions for encouraging and promoting business were clear, adding that the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) would brief the chamber at its premises on the government’s E-Biz programme, designed to facilitate businesses.
He said the services included in the E-Biz programme were available through a single portal, enabling businesses to access relevant services at one platform.
LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar welcomed the government’s business-friendly initiatives and said comprehensive awareness of the E-Biz programme would prove beneficial for promoting trade and industry. He appreciated the Punjab government’s efforts to facilitate the business community and stressed the importance of effective coordination between the government and the chamber.