LAHORE: Mian Mohammad Mansha has called for a rethink in Pakistan-India ties saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Pakistan in one month if “we got our act together”.
Whilst speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Mansha, who serves as the Chairman of Pakistan’s largest conglomerate, the Nishat Group said: “There are no permanent enemies.”
Mian Mansha is considered to be the most respected and astute businessman in Pakistan with a variety of investments in cement, textiles, banking, hospitality and various other industries.
“We need to resolve things with India. Till 1965, 50-60% of our trade was with India. There are no permanent enemies. I know that at the back end, our talks are ongoing with India. In a month, Modi will come here if we get our act together,” Mansha said.
Mansha stressed on the importance of peace and favourable trade relations, stating that trade between India and Pakistan would benefit both nations.
Mansha recalled that many years ago, there were tears in the Indian Commerce Minister’s eyes as he showed him a message for Sonia Gandhi regarding Pakistan India trade relations.
“There is so much poverty in our country, we need to resolve it,” Mansha said.
Whilst speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Mansha also suggested that privatisation of all major sectors could solve Pakistan’s economic crisis.
He was welcomed by LCCI President Mian Nauman Kabir, Senior Vice President Mian Rehman Aziz Chan and Vice President Haris Ateeq.
More recently, Mian Mansha was appointed as the Chair of the British Asian Trust’s Advisory Council in Pakistan.
Mansha’s investments include but are not limited to DG Khan Cement, Nishat, Adamjee Insurance and MCB Bank.
