Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says provision of business friendly environment is pre-requisite to facilitate business community in the country.

He was talking to a delegation of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Prime Minister said the country’s development is linked with progress of business community.

He said it is critical to increase the country’s exports for sufficient growth rate.

The delegation members apprised the Prime Minister about different issues faced by business community.

The Prime Minister directed relevant authorities to resolve the issues of business community in consultation with representatives of KCCI.

He also directed to ensure provision of basic facilities like gas and power to the industries.

The delegation congratulated the Prime Minister on government’s business friendly policies which enabled Karachi Stock market to cross the highest mark of 72,000 points.