KARACHI:Ismail Suttar, President Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday appreciated the decision of Balochistan Cabinet that approved the relaxation in various taxes and deferment in increase in fees, royalty and rent on mines and minerals including the suspension of the recovery of 1% Balochistan Infrastructure Cess, the electricity duty and motor vehicle tax.

This decision is a industry relief announcement, he said in a statement. He said the decision was also great step for rapid industrialization in Pakistan for employment generation and poverty alleviation. He said that the Balochistan Cabinet decision under the leadership of Jam Kamal Khan Aliyani in these times of great financial distress and adversity, was a timely, receptive and courageous measure.

The LCCI President sympathized with fellow citizens of Pakistan, especially the poor laborers, farmers and daily-wage earners, who have been most severely hit by corona disease due to no vaccine and underdeveloped healthcare system and this excellent initiative by CM Jam Kamal will play a pivotal role in fighting it off.