Report: Hurish shah FT :
ISLAMABAD — President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Muhammad Zikria Akbar Zia has called for a world-class Expo Centre and a modern industrial area in Islamabad to promote trade, investment and employment.
In an interview, Zikria Zia said the ICCI would work with the government and relevant stakeholders to transform Islamabad into a modern and business-friendly city. He said the proposed Expo Centre would help showcase Pakistani products, export potential and investment opportunities internationally.
He said the existing industrial estate had reached capacity and stressed the need for a new industrial area equipped with modern infrastructure and facilities to support industrialization and attract investment.
Zikria Zia also called for an improved business environment, saying the business community should be treated as a partner in economic development and should not face unnecessary harassment or intimidation.
Highlighting Pakistan’s tourism potential, particularly in the Northern Areas, he urged greater engagement with foreign embassies to promote the country’s tourism destinations internationally.
