Pakistan establishes border markets with Iran, Afghanistan to promote SMEs: President

Pakistan establishes border markets with Iran, Afghanistan to promote SMEs: President
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Summary The President hoped that peace in Afghanistan will bring a positive impact on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan is establishing border markets with Iran and Afghanistan to facilitate small and medium enterprises in the country.

The President said the government is regularly holding meetings with traders across the country to resolve their issues as businessmen play a vital role to create employment opportunities in any society.

He said the government has provided one point one trillion rebate to the trading community during the critical hour of coronavirus.

The President hoped that peace in Afghanistan will bring a positive impact on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly tribal districts.

He stressed the need for a proper mechanism to boost trade activities with Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics.

Referring to the Gwadar port, Arif Alvi said the government is making efforts to divert all Afghan transits to Gwadar.