Mujtaba lauds Punjab governance

LAHORE:Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman attended the second TiGap Business Excellence Awards 2025 as chief guest, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Pakistan’s business leaders and institutions to the national economy.

The event was jointly organised by the Trader Ittehad Group (All Pakistan) and Events Business. In his keynote address, the minister lauded the entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and innovation of the country’s business community.

Highlighting the Punjab government’s pro-business initiatives under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, he shared that the current leadership in Punjab has moved beyond traditional governance. ‘Today, we are empowering youth, expanding economic opportunities, and embracing the digital age.’ Applauding the performance of the PMLN government in Punjab over the past 15 months, he stated that the province is now offering interest-free loans to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs).