COAS Asim Munir Meets Top Business Leaders to Discuss Economic Reforms
Islamabad – Field Marshal General Asim Munir held a high-level meeting with leading figures from Pakistan’s business community on Tuesday, where he was briefed on the country’s economic progress, policy challenges, and investment climate.
🤝 Business Community Shows Support for Reforms
The session was led by Gohar Ijaz, former caretaker federal minister, and attended by:
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Kamran Arshad, Chairman of APTMA
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SM Tanveer, President of the FPCCI
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Senior representatives from the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry
💬 Key Discussion Points
Gohar Ijaz emphasized the business community’s strong support for the government’s current economic policies, noting that signs of macroeconomic stability are beginning to appear.
He called for:
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Aligning interest rates with inflation
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Implementing budget promises
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Creating a more business-friendly environment
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Protecting local cotton production and farmers
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Shifting toward an export-led growth model
Ijaz also raised concerns regarding the federal budget, urging for smoother policy execution and fiscal predictability.
📈 Looking Ahead
The business community’s active engagement with top military leadership reflects a shared focus on economic recovery, export growth, and agricultural sustainability.
The meeting sends a positive signal to investors and industry leaders, reaffirming that collaboration between state institutions and the private sector remains key to Pakistan’s economic success.
