LAHORE (Staff Report) – Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana on Tuesday urged “certain” politicians to give up negative political orientations.
Addressing a seminar under the title of ‘The Impact of Violent Extremism on Pakistan’s Economy and Private Sector Solutions’ orchestrated by All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF), in a private hotel, the Governor said that Pakistan has embarked on the journey to growth and progress, both economically and politically.
However, he pointed out that the persisting extremism in the country has had its severe repercussions on the economic and private sector of the country.
In an answer to a question, the Governor asserted that the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed to serve the country with all sincerity and patriotic zeal. “He had vowed to eradicate terrorism and bring prosperity and economic growth the day he had affirmed in” the governor added.
The governor further said that the false perceptions about the country have also lessened worldwide and has built trust in economic terms. “The only reason for the growth is that the PM is not doing politics, he is serving the nation” the Governor said.
US Consulate Chief of Political and Economic Affairs Mr. Robert C. Nesim, APBF President Ibrahim Qureshi, Syed Maaz Mahmood NACTA Nazir Ahmed, Citizen Police Liaison Police in Karachi Mohammad Zubair, Chairman Punjab Industrial Estate Rizwan Khalid Butt, leading industrialist Haroom Khan, Japanese Journalist Miss Goody Lisa Lu, former secretary Nazir Hussain, senior civil and police officers, prominent bankers and chambers of officials also spoke on the occasion.
APBF is a vibrant business association, with representation from numerous industries and business-sectors. Thousands of APBF members and participating entrepreneurs are collectively promoting and protecting the interests of the business community in Pakistan. The association also advises the government on policy formulation, regulatory realignments, economic reforms and implementation, to ensure better quality of life for the common citizens.
