FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh Expresses Concern Over Proposed Legislation to Amend Trade Organization Rules

Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed grave concern over the proposed legislation to amend the Trade Organization Rules, stating that it has sent shockwaves through the business community nationwide.

In a statement, He said that the business community has serious reservations about the Trade Organization Rules 2013 Amendment Bill. "The business environment is already shaky due to internal and external trade barriers and pressures. Chambers of Commerce are the last resort for the business community to raise their voice. The proposed legislation will eliminate district-level chambers, destroy institutional structures, and devastate district economies.

Brig Iftikhar Opel, SI (M), Retd.

Secretary General