Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the construction industry is very important for country's economic growth, infrastructure development and employment generation. The government, he said, would take steps for solving its problems and ensuring its growth and progress.
He said this while talking to members of a delegation of All Pakistan Contractors Association (APCA), who called on him at PM's Secretariat on Wednesday. The Prime Minister asked all concerned ministries to adopt concerted approach in consultation with the representatives of APCA for removing the difficulties which the construction industry is facing. He asked the construction industry to train manpower not only for meeting the country's domestic requirements but also the needs of foreign markets. He asked the representatives of APCA to keep in touch with government bodies like Tevta and Navtec in this regard.
The representatives of the construction industry assured the Prime Minister that despite operational difficulties they would gear up efforts so that the government's vision of ensuring housing for all can be achieved.
The Prime Minister was apprised that the construction sector provides direct employment to unskilled labourers who are trained in various disciplines. He was further informed that 29 local technology based industries are directly related to the construction business.
The APCA delegation also briefed the Prime Minister about the potential in the construction sector with regards to improving national economy, infrastructure development and employment generation in addition to meeting the housing needs of the people.
The Prime Minister was further informed that the construction sector of the country is almost entirely working within the country and if it gets organised the sector has the potential of exporting its labour as well as consultancy services which can help the country earn foreign exchange worth billions of dollars. Planning Commission Deputy Chairman, FBR Chairman, Communication Secretary, Industries & Production Secretary and Housing Secretary were also present in the meeting.
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