US businesses plead for supportive environment

The American Business Council (ABC) has urged the government to create a supportive business environment. An ABC delegation comprising representatives from nine leading US companies with operations in Pakistan met Commerce Minister Jam Kamal on Wednesday to discuss mutual issues concerning the business environment. An official announcement from the commerce ministry said that the meeting focused on a range of key issues raised by the ABC delegation, including concerns related to high taxes, inflation, and the need for increased government support to foster a conducive business environment. The delegation comprised representatives from DuPont, Cargill, PepsiCo, CocaCola, Philip Morris, AICT, IBM, PriceOye, and McDonald’s, alongside officials from the US Embassy.