LAHORE: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan addressed the business community at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, articulating a vision for national economic growth driven by institutional financial discipline, expanded trade corridors, and continuous private sector engagement.

According to Press Information Department, the Federal Minister extended congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasizing the importance of industrial growth and trade activity for the country’s economic future. Minister Abdul Aleem Khan also highlighted financial reforms for the National Highway Authority (NHA), aiming to achieve operational sustainability by increasing revenue from sixty-six billion rupees to one hundred and sixty billion rupees, while capping administrative expenses at fifty billion rupees.

The Minister detailed infrastructure projects, including the ongoing expansion of the Faisalabad Motorway and the upcoming construction of the Sukkur-Karachi Motorway. Other projects like the Sambrial-Kharian Motorway and Lodhran Expressway are also set to enhance national connectivity. Additionally, plans are in motion to extend routes into Azad Kashmir and beyond to promote tourism and establish trade routes to the Chinese border.

Addressing industry concerns, the Minister proposed regular joint meetings between the National Highway Authority, Motorway Police, and LCCI leadership to ensure communication and resolve operational issues. LCCI President Ali Hassam Asghar praised the Minister’s strategic vision, and the event included a documentary highlighting Minister Abdul Aleem Khan’s public service achievements.