ICCI for exploiting mineral resources of Tribal Areas to improve the economy - Press Release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Islamabad -- March 09, 2023 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)

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The tribal areas of merged districts are endowed with rich mineral resources including coal, copper, marble, limestone, soapstone, iron, gypsum, oil and gas and others, therefore, the government should provide maximum support to the business community in order to exploit these resources for generating business and economic activities to improve the health of the economy. This was said by Faad Waheed, Acting President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry while talking to Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi, President, Khyber Chamber of Commerce and Industry during his visit to ICCI.

Faad Waheed said that the merged tribal districts have good potential for business activities in many sectors including mines and minerals, agricultural, transport, trade, services and light engineering. However, the unskilled workforce, low productivity, outdated mining and cultivation methods and lack of storage facilities are some of the factors that are holding back these areas from their actual potential of economic growth. He stressed that the government should address these issues to boost the economy of these areas. He assured that ICCI would fully cooperate with Khyber Chamber of Commerce and Industry in resolving the key issues of the business community of the region.

Speaking at the occasion, Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi, President, Khyber Chamber of Commerce...