Bilal Kayani reaffirms govt support for private sector-led growth

Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing a stable and predictable policy framework to support private sector-led and export-oriented economic growth

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2026) Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing a stable and predictable policy framework to support private sector-led and export-oriented economic growth.

Chairing an interactive session with leading representatives of Pakistan’s business community under the auspices of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the minister said sustained and export-led growth remained central to the government’s strategy, supported by strong public–private collaboration and institutional facilitation, said a news release issued here.

The session was attended by presidents and representatives of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Pakistan Business Council (PBC), Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), and chambers of commerce and industry from Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Quetta, Sarhad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat and Sialkot.

The meeting was also attended by officials from the SIFC, Federal board of Revenue (FBR), and the ministries of commerce, industries and production.

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The session focused on key constraints and policy challenges affecting business growth in Pakistan, with emphasis on improving the overall economic and investment climate.

Participants appreciated the proactive and solution-oriented role of the platform under Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) that has resulted in resolution of issues and fostering local businessmen and investors’ confidence.

The business community underscored the value of continued collaboration in advancing reforms and improving the ease of doing business.

Business community also voiced their concerns over certain challenges with regards to business practices and associated regulations.

The minister acknowledged these challenges and directed the concerned ministries and departments for swift and effective resolution through coordinated mechanism adopted for earlier engagements of the forum.

The minister reassured the continuity of constructive and regular engagement with business community through this platform.