Stable media vital for business growth, investment: Senator Sarmad Ali
President of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Senator Sarmad Ali along with Chairman of the FCC, APNS Islamabad & Rawalpindi Faisal Zahid Malik, members of the executive committee including Khushnood Ali Khan, Ansar Bhatti and others met with President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh and congratulated him on his one-year extension as President of the FPCCI.
Also present in the meeting were S.M Tanveer Patron-in-chief UBG, FPCCI Vice President Tariq Jadon, Vice President Zaki Ijaz, Capital Office Chairman Karim Aziz Malik, and Coordination Chairman Malik Sohail.
The meeting focused on in-depth discussions about Pakistan’s economy, the challenges facing the media industry, and particularly the issues confronting the business community.
Senator Sarmad Ali emphasized that a stable media plays a pivotal role in providing accurate information to the business sector, highlighting market trends, and enhancing the investment climate. He stated that resolving the media’s challenges would ultimately benefit the business community.
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh while welcoming the APNS executive committee’s delegation at the chamber’s headquarters described media as the “bright face of society”, playing a significant role in its development.
He acknowledged the current issues faced by the business community, such as rising inflation, the energy crisis, and the tax burden, and agreed that the media’s role is crucial in resolving these problems. Recognizing the media’s importance, he expressed his desire to foster strong relations between the media and the business community. He assured that the FPCCI would work with the government to address the challenges faced by the media industry.
Both FPCCI President Atif Ikram and Senator Sarmad Ali urged the government to take immediate action to provide relief to the business community and promote business activities. They stressed that such measures are essential for achieving economic stability and creating employment opportunities in the country. They also agreed to further strengthen cooperation between the business community and the media, committing to continue such constructive engagements in the future.
Faisal Zahid Malik, Chairman APNS Federal Committee, expressed gratitude to Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, for inviting the APNS Executive Committee. He emphasized the importance of fostering strong relations between the media and the Federation, and assured support in highlighting the key issues and concerns of the business community through responsible journalism.
