Report: ANI :
KARACHI –A meeting of the Central Executive Committee on Corporate Relations & Communication of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) was held at Federation House, Karachi, under the supervision of Convener Syed Turab Shah.
Business leader and Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board Mian Zahid Hussain attended the meeting as Chief Guest. Eight of the 16 committee members participated in the session.
Addressing the meeting, Mian Zahid Hussain highlighted FPCCI’s focus on research and development for export-oriented industries and efforts to promote “Made in Pakistan” products in international markets. He also highlighted initiatives aimed at promoting Pakistan as a competitive tourism destination.
The committee discussed establishing an association for beauticians and supporting the beauty care products sector as part of broader industrial development efforts.
A proposal to introduce a Rs0.50 surcharge on bank transactions was also discussed, with the funds proposed for dedicated national R&D initiatives under the supervision of the Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
During a special session, Ali Pesnani, Vice Chairman of SBC Group, discussed the Fisheries and Aquaculture sector and strategies to enhance Pakistan’s seafood exports. The meeting emphasized developing aquaculture in Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab.
The FPCCI R&D team was tasked with exploring new international markets for Pakistani fisheries products, particularly in the European Union, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US.
The meeting concluded with a decision to launch a comprehensive media campaign through social, print and electronic media to highlight FPCCI’s initiatives and achievements.
