FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh Honored with Prestigious 9th Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award 2026

Karachi: In a landmark achievement for the national business community, Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has been officially selected as the winner of the highly coveted 9th Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award 2026.

This esteemed international accolade is awarded by the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) – recognizing outstanding leadership and significant contributions to regional commerce.

It is pertinent to note that Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) nominated Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh for the award and FPCCI endorsed the nomination. The announcement marks a major honor for Pakistan on the global stage, reflecting the strength and competitive edge of the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The business community across Pakistan has expressed its immense pride and extended its warmest congratulations to Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh for securing this significant milestone.

Beyond his pivotal role as the President of the FPCCI, Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh maintains a remarkably distinguished portfolio of international and domestic executive leadership positions.

Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh concurrently serves as the President of the ECO-CCI, actively participating in multilateral trade dialogues. Furthermore, his regional influence is cemented by his roles as the Vice President of both the SAARC-CCI and CACCI – alongside his strategic position as the Deputy Chairman of the SCO Business Council. In the private-sector, he continues to drive commercial success as the Chairman of the Mujahid Group of Industries.

This prestigious award will be formally presented to Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh during a dedicated ceremony at the upcoming 40th CACCI Conference. The prominent gathering of international business leaders and trade delegates is scheduled to take place on November 4 and 5, 2026, at the Hotel Okada in Manila, Philippines – where he will receive this prestigious award of international significance on November 5, 2026.

Brig Iftikhar Opel, SI (M), Retd.

Secretary General