Report: Hurish shah FT
ISLAMABAD — President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia chaired an orientation meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee, focusing on the Chamber’s organizational structure, responsibilities, working procedures and priorities for the new term.
Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia said ICCI would pursue a proactive and inclusive advocacy agenda, with immediate focus on improving the ease of doing business, resolving taxation and regulatory issues, reducing energy costs, addressing infrastructure challenges, facilitating SMEs and promoting trade, exports and investment.
Senior Vice President Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain Chatah said the new leadership was committed to making ICCI a more responsive and effective platform for the business community, while Vice President Mohammad Waqas Khan emphasized stronger engagement with SMEs, young entrepreneurs and emerging sectors.
Secretary General ICCI Ghulam Murtaza briefed participants on the Chamber’s organizational structure, ongoing activities, administrative procedures and the working mechanism of the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee members shared their views and agreed to strengthen coordination, ensure regular committee meetings and enhance engagement with government departments, diplomatic missions, foreign chambers and international business partners.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to work with unity, discipline and responsibility to make ICCI a more effective, responsive and results-driven institution.
