ISLAMABAD, Dec 2: A delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), led by its president Nasir Khan, called on CDA Chairman Kamran Lashari here on Saturday.

Mr Lashari said on the occasion that the role of business community was vital to develop the capital. He said that problems of the business community would be solved on priority basis.

Nasir Khan said that sectors I-9 and I-10 have been totally saturated and no more industry could be established there. He said on the directions of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, CDA had approved Sector I-17 for new industries and that should be developed at earliest.

He further said that with the establishment of Margalla Dry Port, business activities have increased in the city. Therefore, construction of dual carriage from Seven-up Chowk to the dry port was necessary.

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