FPCCI Confers Lifetime Achievement Award upon Abdul Sami Khan Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce
& Industry (FPCCI), has hosted an important meeting of its Central Standing Committee on
Petroleum Products and Dealers at Federation House; where key industry challenges and future
course of action were discussed.

Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh informed that a major highlight of the event was the presentation of the
Lifetime Achievement Award to the Committee’s Convener, Mr. Abdul Sami Khan
(Sitara-e-Imtiaz); honoring his outstanding and invaluable contributions to the petroleum sector.

Mr. S. M. Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief, UBG, while paying tribute to Mr. Abdul Sami Khan, noted
that his dedicated services to the business community span well over an impressive 50 years.
This is a lifetime of exemplary trade leadership; policy advocacy and nurturing future business
leaders for the country, he added.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Abdul Sami Khan, emphasized the urgent need to focus on the
development of the petroleum sector and to devise strategies to overcome its current challenges.
The committee held detailed deliberations on the overall landscape of petroleum products,
particularly highlighting the issues and market disruptions caused by daily fuel price
fluctuations.

Aligning with global technological shifts, the committee members extensively reviewed the
prospect of installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities at petrol pumps nationwide.
Furthermore, significant attention was given to the security concerns of petrol pump operators,
with participants exchanging views on effective measures to ensure a safe and secure operating
environment.

The ceremony was addressed by notable dignitaries; including, Member of National Assembly
(MNA) Mirza Ikhtiar Baig; FPCCI SVP, Mr. Saquib Fayyaz Magoon and FPCCI VP, Ms. Qurrat
Ul Ain – as well as – the event witnessed a large gathering of distinguished business leaders who
came together to honor Mr. Abdul Sami Khan.
Prominent attendees included former Senior Vice Presidents, Mr. Khalid Tawab and Mr. Mazhar
Ali Nasir – alongside Mr. Zafar Bakhtawari, Mr. Ikram Rajput, Mr. Rauf Mukhtar, and other
esteemed members of the business community.

Brig Iftikhar Opel, SI (M), Retd.

Secretary General