The business community across the country has widely hailed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's package for promotion of industries and exports.

The sentiment was voiced by President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries Atif Ikram Sheikh at a news conference in Islamabad today flanked by other representatives of business community.

They thanked the Prime Minister for the reduction in electricity tariff, wheeling charges and mark up rate on export refinance scheme.

They said these measures will help give a boost to industrial growth, enhance competitiveness and bolster exports.