Govt to stabilise economy, provide relief to public, business community: Fazal

Islamabad:Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, has stated that the government is taking significant steps to stabilise the national economy and provide relief to the public and business community.

He emphasised that economic recovery is essential for national progress, and the government’s policies are moving in the right direction to achieve this goal. Resolving traders'' issues is a priority, and every possible measure is being taken to facilitate them, he said.

Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs expressed these views while addressing the participants of an ‘Iftar’ dinner hosted by Secretary-General of United Businessman Group (UBG) Zafar Bakhtawari and the Bakhtawari family in honour of himself, newly elected President of the Islamabad High Court Bar Wajid Gilani, President of the Islamabad District Bar Naeem Gujar, President of PFUJ Afzal Butt, and Chairman of Islamabad Stock Exchange Haroon Paracha.

The event witnessed a large gathering from various sectors, including business leaders, members of the District and High Court Bars, PFUJ, National Press Club, ICCI, senior officials, and other distinguished personalities.

Prominent attendees included Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Magsi, MNA Malik Abrar, Senator General Abdul Qayyum, MNA Farah Naz Akbar, former Provincial Minister Dr. Jamal Nasir, former Federal Minister Sardar Shahjahan Nasir, ICCI Council Members Zubair Ahmed Malik, Khalid Iqbal Malik, Ejaz Abbasi, Zahid Maqbool, Chaudhry Masood, ICCI Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, President Talagang Chamber Malik Shabbir Awan, Fad Wahid, and legal experts like Wajid Ayub, Samina Faisal, and Aleem Abbasi Advocate.

Additionally, ambassadors and diplomats from Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Morocco, Nepal, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Libya, Myanmar, Rwanda, Austria, Bangladesh, Somalia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan also attended the event.

Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry highlighted the importance of resolving Islamabad’s challenges, stating that as the nation’s capital, it is our collective responsibility to ensure its development. He commended the government’s initiatives to provide essential public services, improve infrastructure, and enhance urban development.

He also emphasised that maintaining law and order remains a top priority and paid tribute to Pakistan’s security forces for their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. He also expressed gratitude to the Bakhtawari family for their continued contributions toward economic development, social welfare, and support for the business community.“Their efforts are commendable, not just for Islamabad but for the entire country.” Federal Minister Khalid Magsi highlighted Pakistan’s vast resources and talented individuals, emphasising that with unity, no challenge is insurmountable.