Report: Hurish Shah FT:
ISLAMABAD –President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia, has emphasized the importance of renewable energy in strengthening Pakistan's economy, improving energy security, reducing industrial production costs and attracting investment.
He expressed these views during a meeting with a joint delegation comprising Chairman Pakistan Alternative Energy Association (PAEA) Asif Javed, Chairman Renewable Energy Association Pakistan (REAP) Tayyab Niaz, and Vice Chairman Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) Choudhry Uzair, along with members of their respective executive committees. The delegation visited ICCI to congratulate its newly elected leadership.
Zia stressed that greater reliance on solar, wind and other alternative energy sources was essential for sustainable industrial development.
ICCI Senior Vice President Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain Chatha and Vice President Mohammad Waqas Khan highlighted the need for stronger cooperation between business institutions and renewable energy stakeholders to promote investment and modern clean energy technologies.
Both sides discussed joint awareness programmes, training sessions, seminars and conferences, with a focus on renewable energy solutions for industries, local battery manufacturing, employment generation and EV charging infrastructure.
President ICCI assured the delegation of the Chamber's full support in promoting the alternative energy sector and strengthening cooperation with relevant associations.
ICCI Executive Members Israr Mishwani and Abbas Hashmi, along with senior members Khalid Chaudhry, Waseem Chaudhry, Mehmoon Shafqat, Nauman Bhatti and others, were also present.
