LAHORE (special crosspondent) – The President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol, visited the Saggian Industrial Area on August 18 to engage with local industrialists regarding ongoing challenges and systemic hurdles impacting business operations. During the visit, the industrial community expressed their gratitude to the LCCI President for his sustained and effective intervention, which led to the successful reopening of a factory previously sealed by the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA).

Commitment to Industrial Continuity

The meeting was attended by prominent figures including Saggian Industries President Muhammad Amin, alongside Ali Shiraz, Maqsood, Manzoor, Islam, Atif, Nasir, and Amir. LCCI Executive Committee members, including Rana Shoban Akhtar and Rameez Diwan, were also present to discuss the broader implications of regulatory enforcement on local manufacturing. Industrialists noted that the sealing of the facility had created severe instability, threatening not only production cycles but also the livelihoods of numerous workers associated with the unit. They emphasized that Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol took immediate cognizance of the grievance and facilitated a dialogue with the relevant authorities, ultimately securing the de-sealing of the premises.

Advocating for Business-Friendly Solutions

Addressing the gathering, LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol maintained that unnecessary administrative actions, such as the sealing of industrial units, should be avoided in favor of mutual consultation and constructive dialogue. He warned that the closure of a single industrial unit produces a ripple effect that damages suppliers, employees, and the wider economic ecosystem. Aun Chaudhry Emphasizes Digital Transactions for Strengthening Pakistan’s Business Economy, a move that parallels the LCCI’s mission to foster growth through modern, stable, and transparent administrative practices.

Ensuring Long-Term Economic Stability

Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol reiterated that the LCCI remains in constant communication with state institutions to address the legitimate concerns of the industrial sector. He emphasized that facilitating a business-friendly environment is a national imperative for attracting investment and curbing unemployment. The chamber’s strategy extends beyond merely highlighting obstacles; it seeks to ensure that institutional friction does not hamper the operational capacity of the industrial sector in Saggian and beyond. Industrialists lauded the intervention as a testament to the LCCI’s role as a protector of private enterprise during challenging periods, expressing confidence that such advocacy will continue to foster a more predictable environment for industrial development in Lahore.