Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI; President ECO-CCI and VP CACCI, has emphasized that ASEAN is one of Pakistan’s major trading partners; with bilateral trade reaching $9.06 billion. However, the trade balance remains heavily in favor of ASEAN member countries – as Pakistan’s exports stand at $2.2 billion; while imports totaled $6.8 billion—90% of
(PR) – The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh, Regional Chairman and Vice President Zain Iftikhar Chaudhry, and other senior leaders, in a strongly worded press conference, urged Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik, and all relevant regulatory authorities to immediately
Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has expressed his relief and gratitude over the resolution and reversal of harsh budgetary measures announced in federal budget 2025 – 26. It is pertinent to note that multiple enforcement measures were introduced in the budget which were gravely detrimental for the business, industrial and trade activities in
Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has strongly sought the clarification on infrastructure development cess (IDC) on imports in Sindh as it has been even further increased from 1.25% to 1.80% – 1.85%. It is pertinent to note that Mr. Mukesh Kumar Chawla, Provincial Minister of Excise, Taxation and Narcotics, Government of Sindh, visited
“Pakistan Mart” is not merely a business venture but will become a vital part of Pakistan’s national identity abroad. Mr. Abdullah Yaqoob Al-Sayed, Head of Traders Market at DP World India also sought to acquire the same land for its own mart, but that Pakistan was ultimately successful in securing it. Fakhre Alam Vice Chairman
Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the business, industry and trade community of Pakistan is disappointed with the monetary policy as it continues to be based on a heavy premium vis-à-vis Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has maintained status quo in the policy rate in
Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI; President ECO-CCI and VP CACCI, has welcomed the high-profile Kyrgyz trade delegation in Pakistan – comprising of senior parliamentarians, diplomats, businessmen and other prominent stakeholders. It is pertinent to note that FPCCI organized Pakistan – Kyrgyzstan Trade & Investment Forum at its Head Office, Federation, Karachi, on Tuesday
Islamabad (PR). FPCCI in collaboration with Regional Rapport had organized an interactive session on Economic integration between Pakistan & ASEAN region at FPCCI President Secretariat Islamabad Chaired by Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh President FPCCI ECO-CCI and VP CACCI. The seminar was attended by Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and
Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI; President ECO-CCI and VP CACCI, has said that FPCCI extends its deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), for graciously meeting with the trade and industry delegation led by Dr. Gohar Ejaz, HI, SI (Civ). We salute the Field Marshal’s exemplary commitment










