Daily Times
April 2, 2021
Former President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Shahid Rasheed Butt on Thursday said that decision ofPrime Minister Imran Khan regarding lockdown is in the interest of masses ascountry cannot afford general lockdown.
In a statement issued here, he said imports of sugar and cotton from Indiawill also provide relief to masses and help the textile sector run on fullcapacity to boost production, exports and employment. Shahid Rasheed Butt also hailed the decision of the Prime Minister tofacilitate the masses get bank loans for their houses on soft terms andconditions. He said that masses were facing problems due to the reluctance of some banksto provide housing loans therefore the PM has directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and National Bank to take steps to provide relief to the masses.