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PESHAWAR, Jul 15 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has pledged full support for resolving challenges facing the province’s industrial sector and Pak-Afghan trade.
He made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its President, Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi, at the Governor House on Tuesday.
The delegation briefed the Governor on the critical issues affecting industrial estates in the province, saying that four industrial zones are currently facing multiple challenges that have slowed down industrial activity.
They also raised serious concerns about the impact of provincial taxation on Afghan Transit Trade, which has resulted in the diversion of over 7,500 containers to Chaman, Balochistan significantly affecting local trade and economic links with Central Asia.
The delegation further highlighted complications arising from certain policies of the National Logistics Cell (NLC), which they said are contributing to disruptions in trade operations.
They proposed the formation of a steering committee under the Governor’s leadership to engage with traders and relevant departments for effective solutions.
Governor Kundi assured the delegation that steps would be taken to address their concerns, and that relevant federal and provincial institutions would be approached for a positive and timely resolution.
He emphasized that the province’s prosperity depends on a thriving business environment and recognized the essential role traders and landowners play in Pakistan’s economic development as taxpaying contributors.
He added that the Governor House would actively serve as an advocate for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s business community in addressing federal-level trade and industrial issues.