| LAHORE - The first ever international construction materials, property, furniture, stone and technology exhibition titled, 'Build Pakistan 2012', commenced yesterday at Lahore Expo Centre, Pakistan. The first Build Pakistan 2012 exhibition is featuring over 100 exhibitors, ranging from major global suppliers to regional agents and distributors of building and construction sector. He said construction industry played vital role in the economic revival of any economy, so the Planning Commission had laid focus on this in its growth strategy. Talking to the reporters, he said Planning Commission also recommended revitalisation of the construction in its growth strategy which was adopted by the government as well. Dr Nadeem suggested changing in living style of Pakistanis for the promotion of residential flats. To a question about the growth rate, Dr Nadeem said at present the growth rate is 4. 5 per cent, but Pakistan needs to grow at 9 to 10 per cent annually, just like its neighboring countries, like India and China. March 12, 2012. Federal Minister for Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan inaugurated the event. Fakt Exhibitions CEO Saleem Khan Tanoli and others were also present at the ribbon cutting ceremony. Giving the message of president and prime minister, federal minister said the government recognise the role of private sector in the national economy. Ms Awan also urged the media to play its positive role for promoting Pakistan's soft image and avenues of investment in the country. Federal minister announced the government was investigating the viability of various proposals to give incentives to Pakistani exporters in the forthcoming federal budget. She urged the business community and chambers of commerce to team up for setting up new export strategies for the country. She assured federal government's full support to the private sector. Dr Firdous said such events are helpful to revive the construction industry in Pakistan, which is mother of allied industry and plays an important role in economic revival. He went to different stalls and met domestic and international exhibitors. She congratulated the organisers of Build Pakistan 2012 and underlined the dire need of such events to promote investment and softer image of the country. She said foreign investors were not willing to invest in Pakistan due to security concerns, but such events could help the country in attracting foreign investment. |
Monday 12 March 2012
Build Pakistan 2012 Expo
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