SCCI chief for creating conducive atmosphere for investment

PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Fazal Moqeem Khan on Thursday stressed the need for removal of hurdles in export and conducive atmosphere for local and foreign investors to enhance economic activities and boost economy.

Talking to a three-member Chinese delegation here, Fazal Moqeem demanded pragmatic steps to create an investment-friendly atmosphere in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Chinese delegation consisted of Zhou Jion Lin, Ma and Zhou.

KP’ exporters attached with the business of gemstone and carpet Jameel Khan, Atif Khawaja, Kamran and traders and others were also accompanying the delegation. The meeting was attended by former FPCCI president Ghazanfar Bilour, SCCI senior vice president Abdul Jalil Jan, vice-president Shehryar Khan, Lifetime president of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Afzal, former president Faiz Muhammad Faizi, Husnain Sheraz and others. The SCCI chief highlighted the extensive investment opportunities in the different potential sectors of the province.He, however, said that export and trade halted from KP after the imposition of 2 percent cess by the provincial government and lack of business-friendly policies.