By Farzana Chaudhry Lahore Pakistan

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has congratulated Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz on the international recognition received by the ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’ project, describing the achievement as a matter of pride for Punjab and Pakistan.

LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar, Senior Vice President Sardar Usman Ghani and Vice President Chaudhry Khadim Hussain said the international recognition reflected the importance of people-focused development initiatives and highlighted Punjab’s efforts to improve the quality of life of its citizens.

They said global recognition of the project would not only highlight Punjab’s development efforts but also help enhance Pakistan’s image at the international level.

The LCCI leaders appreciated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her team for securing the distinction and said successful people-centric projects could contribute to inclusive development, social well-being and economic empowerment while creating opportunities for related sectors of the economy.

They observed that recognition at the international level demonstrated that well-designed development initiatives could generate a positive impact and attract global attention.

LCCI Raises Plastic Industry Concerns

Meanwhile, while addressing a delegation of the Plastic Manufacturing Traders Association at the LCCI, President Ali Hussam Asghar expressed concern over difficulties being faced by plastic manufacturers and traders due to actions by the Environment Department.

He appealed to Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz to take notice of the situation and ensure that the sector was provided with a fair and conducive regulatory environment.

LCCI Vice President Chaudhry Khadim Hussain also spoke on the occasion, while Senior Vice President Sardar Usman Ghani, former LCCI President Sheikh Muhammad Asif, Executive Committee Member Ali Raza and head of the delegation Malik Munawar also expressed their views.

The delegation apprised the LCCI leadership of the difficulties being faced by plastic manufacturers and traders, alleging that officials of the Environment Department were causing inconvenience to members of the sector.

The delegation maintained that the plastic manufacturing sector not only contributed to economic activity but also played a role in the collection, recycling and management of plastic waste.

Ali Hussam Asghar said regulatory measures should be taken in consultation with the LCCI and relevant stakeholders and in a manner that did not create unnecessary difficulties for legitimate businesses.

He said the concerns raised by the plastic manufacturing community deserved due consideration and expressed hope that the Chief Minister would look into the matter.

He added that better coordination between the Environment Department and representatives of the sector could help resolve the issue through constructive engagement.

Vice President Chaudhry Khadim Hussain said the concerns of the plastic manufacturing sector should be addressed through dialogue and mutual understanding.

Former LCCI President Sheikh Muhammad Asif also stressed the importance of resolving the sector’s concerns through consultation and constructive engagement.

The delegation included Malik Munawar, Chaudhry Wajid Ali, Javed Jilani, Muhammad Mubeen, Naveed Manzoor, Chaudhry Nadeem, Jahanzeb Jilani, Adil Munir, Sajid Malik, Sajid Yousaf, Muhammad Rizwan, Waqas Malik, Khawaja Adnan and others.