Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has directed the Commerce Ministry to prepare a proposal for establishing Trade Dispute Resolution Councils for resolution of complaints lodged by importers of Pakistani goods so that international trade can be encouraged. He made these observations while talking to a seven member delegation of UK Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Islamabad on Tuesday The Prime Minister said that overseas Pakistanis have earned a name abroad by dint of hard work and we are proud of them. He said that despite challenges‚ the country is moving forward‚ media is free and evolving‚ judiciary is independent and a democratic government is completing its tenure. The economic indicators show rise in foreign exchange reserves and government has been successful in restricting the inflation to a single digit. These were no mean achievements. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan has business friendly policies and it would be up to the investor to make investment in any sector of their choice. During the meeting‚ the Prime Minister informed the delegation that the government had made all necessary preparations to qualify for GSP Plus which will give boost to trade with EU countries. The Prime Minister also welcomed a proposal for utilizing the services of successful businessmen abroad who are of Pakistani origin for promoting exports of Pakistan.
PM orchestrates establishment of trade dispute councils
