Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram sheikh, President FPCCI, has informed that the apex body has participated in The Developing Eight Chamber of Commerce and Industry (D-8 CCI) General Assembly meeting held in Cairo, Egypt. It was attended by chamber presidents or their representatives of Turikye, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Pakistan, he added. Mr. Atif

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the apex body has organized an awareness session with senior officials of collectorate of customs exports and Port Qasim on authorized economic operators (AEO) program and other pressing issues vis-à-vis exports It is pertinent to note that the top customs officials that conducted the awareness

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that FPCCI and UNIDO – ITPO Bahrain have exchanged letters of consent for the promotion of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs in Pakistan through setting up of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Program (EDIP) centers at FPCCI Head Office, Federation House, Karachi.

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has demanded that Karachi needs Software Technology Park (STP) to help create enabling environment for the export of IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS). It is a longstanding demand of the city as it grapples with infrastructural challenges to materliaze its potential in IT exports and attract investments into

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the federation has hosted a high-profile Chinese delegation at its Head Office in Karachi; where the visiting delegation announced the plans to establish a mega medical city in Karachi – with an investment of $1 billion. It will be transformational for the healthcare system of

Karachi ( ): Mr. Atif Ikram, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has called upon the federal government to immediately provide level playing field in Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to its pre-Finance Act 2024 form. The Act’s amendments, which withdrew sales tax exemptions and zero-rating on local supplies used

Karachi ( ): Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), announced the establishment of the Pakistan-EU Forum. This initiative aims to enhance economic and trade relations between Pakistan and EU states, facilitating growth and development for the business community. The Forum’s objectives include effective utilization of the

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has termed the statement of Mr. Murtaza Wahab, Mayor Karachi, as confused, insensitive and unnecessary. He is an elected mayor of Pakistan’s largest city; which is also happens to be one of the world’s largest cities, he should have avoided giving such an irresponsible statement, he added. Mr.

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised of FPCCI’s stance that Balochistan needs special attention of the government vis-à-vis industrialization; waivers in taxes & duties; setting up, incentivization & operationalization of special economic zones (SEZs); establishing Bank of Balochistan on the lines of other provinces and maintenance of law & order – which