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Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry

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The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry
AbbreviationFPCCI
Formation1950; 74 years ago (1950)
FounderG. Allana, (1950-54)
Co founder = Khalid Mahmood, 1988-Present
HeadquartersKarachi, Pakistan
Region served
Pakistan
President
Atif Ikram Sheikh[1]
Websitefpcci.org.pk
The FPCCI Head Office in Clifton, Karachi

Since its inception in 1950, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry[2][3] (FPCCI) has advocated and voiced the collective opinion, concern and aspiration of the private sector and offered helpful advice and solid assistance to the Government in its efforts to promote exports, encourage foreign investment and stimulate economic activity in Pakistan.

The FPCCI has its fingers on the pulse of the economy and serves as a bridge between the private sector and the Government.[2]

The FPCCI is playing an active role in presenting problems of trade, industry and environment and safeguarding the interests of the private sector through constant dialogue with the Government.[2][3][4]

The Apex Body of Trade and Industry and Chief Spokesman of the Private Sector in Pakistan.

Membership

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FPCCI has under its umbrella; 277 Trade Bodies 72 Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 28 Women's Chambers of Commerce & Industry, 15 Chambers of Small Traders, 156 All Pakistan Trade Associations, representing Industry, trade and service sectors and 5 Joint Chambers of Commerce representing Industry, Trade and Service sectors across Pakistan.[5]

FPCCI offices

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Federation Offices and its standing committees have the presence in all four provincial headquarters namely in Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, including its Capital House at Islamabad to serve the interest of the business community at micro level.

International affiliations

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Office bearers

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President Atif Ikram Sheikh Sr. Vice President Saquib Fayyaz Magoon
Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Secretary General
Zaki Aijaz
Abdul Mohamin Khan
Nasir Khan
Muhammad Aman
Asif Sakhi
Asif Inam
Zain Iftikhar Ch.
Aun Ali Syed
Qurrat ul Ain
Ashfaq Ahmed
Tariq Khan Jadoon Brig. Iftikhar Opel (Retd)

Important Central Standing Committees

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  1. AGRICULTURE
  2. AFGHAN TRANSIT TRADE
  3. ANTI-CORRUPTION
  4. AUTO INDUSTRY
  5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION
  6. FBR & CUSTOMS GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL
  7. DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS
  8. ENERGY
  9. EXPORT
  10. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  11. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Office Bearers FPCCI – FPCCI". Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "FPCCI chief wants swift oil price relief, rupee appreciation". Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b "All incomes should be taxed: FPCCI". Dawn newspaper. 19 May 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  4. ^ Khawaja Amer (14 September 2020). "Food for thought for food regulators". Pakistan & Gulf Economist newspaper. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  5. ^ https://fpcci.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Member-Trade-Bodies.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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