SCCI chief for signing free trade accord with Afghanistan

PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Fazal Moqeem Khan on Saturday stressed the need for signing a free trade agreement to improve trade with Afghanistan.

At a meeting with the delegation of traders, he also urged Islamabad and Kabul to review the present duties/tariffs structure and reduce them at an optimal level.

“The chamber and business community must be taken into confidence before implementation of rules and policies,” he added.

The traders raised serious concerns over unnecessary trade barriers. Fazal Moqeem assured the delegation to take up all issues with relevant authorities to resolve them amicably.

Earlier, the SCCI chief took a prompt notice and made telephone contact with SNGPL General Manager Peshawar Region Waqas Shinwari and apprised the senior officials about gas related issues.

Swiftly taking action on complaints and reservations of traders, the SNGPL GM assured the issues would be resolved by Monday next.