KARACHI, Dec 09 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday vowed to reduce unemployment in the country by promoting industry.
He expressed his views while talking to a delegation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry that called on him in Karachi.
Renowned industrialists including Siraj Kassam Teli, Tahir Khaliq, Haroon Agar, Shamim Firpo, and Junaid Esmail Makda were part of the delegation among others.
The Prime Minister said government is devising policies to support the country’s export industry in order to bridge the gap between exports and imports.
He informed the businessmen that revenue and policy wings of Federal Board of Revenue were separated on their suggestions in order to bring efficiency in planning and implementation.
The delegation apprised the Prime Minister of various matters relating to industries in Karachi and presented suggestions for promoting industrialization.
Issues relating to supply of gas to industries in Karachi, measures to stop the power theft, increase in exports and small and medium enterprises also came under discussion.
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