LCCI advocates opening of Marriage Halls under strict SOPs.

LAHORE -- Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Mian Tariq Misbah said on Wednesday that marriage halls sector contributes substantially to the GDP of Pakistan and their closure impacts more than 50 allied industries including poultry, rice, meat, cooking oil, flour, fruits/vegetables, crockery, clothing, shoes, cosmetics, decoration, furniture, electronics/lighting, photography, wedding cards and jewelry etc.

Around 20 per cent revenues of the food Industry in Punjab are cognizant upon the operations of marriage halls therefore govt must reconsider its decision to close marriage halls from 20th November.

Speaking with the representatives of the Marriage Halls Association here, Mian Tariq Misbah appreciated the steps taken by government to facilitate the businesses in this crunch time. He said the marriage halls sector has been adversely impacted by the lockdown and the consequent economic slowdown in recent times.

LCCI former Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar, Executive Committee Member Mardan Ali Zaidi, General Secretary Marriage Halls...

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