Traders call for increase in business hours
Lahore
April 19, 2021
LAHORE:Business community has demanded the government reconsider the decision of closing businesses by 6pm and no business activities on Saturday and Sunday as it has been adversely affecting the domestic trade and commerce.
Historically, Ramazan is always a peak season for domestic trade but for the second consecutive year it is being affected due to COVID-19 related lockdown restrictions.
The National Command Operations Centre (NCOC) decided to close normal businesses by 6pm during Ramazan. However, the business community was unsatisfied with the decision and demanded the government reconsider this decision to save businesses from further losses.
Lahore traders call for increase in business hours
National
April 19, 2021
LAHORE: Business community has demanded the government reconsider the decision of closing businesses by 6pm and no business activities on Saturday and Sunday as it has been adversely affecting the domestic trade and commerce.
Historically, Ramazan is always a peak season for domestic trade but for the second consecutive year it is being affected due to COVID-19 related lockdown restrictions.
The National Command Operations Centre (NCOC) decided to close normal businesses by 6pm during Ramazan. However, the business community was unsatisfied with the decision and demanded the government reconsider this decision to save businesses from further losses.
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Commercial courts assured
April 18, 2021
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that reforms like establishment of commercial courts are a few of the many, which the government is committed to deliver in line with its vision, a statement said on Saturday.
Talking to a delegation of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), led by its President Mian Tariq Misbah, at the Governor’s House Lahore, Sarwar said that the measures taken by the government in collaboration with the Lahore High Court is a giant leap towards making the business environment conducive for trade and economic activities.
This initiative will guarantee and ensure that the investment of the business community in Punjab is secured, he said, adding that the Commercial Court Ordinance, 2021 will ensure expeditious disposal of claims arising out from commercial transactions by introducing timeframe for decision of suits, e-filing of pleadings and limited number of adjournments.
Punjab governor stresses business reforms
Punjab governor assures businessmen of commitment to making environment conducive for business activities
LAHORE:
Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that reforms like establishment of commercial courts are few of the many which the government is committed to deliver in line with its vision.
Talking to a delegation of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he said that the measures taken by the government in collaboration with the Lahore High Court are a giant leap towards making the business environment conducive for trade and economic activities. He said that this initiative will guarantee and ensure that investment of the business community in Punjab is secure.