Tue, 21-Oct-2025

‘Diamer Bhasha Dam victims deserve legitimate rights and compensation’

'Diamer Bhasha Dam victims deserve legitimate rights and compensation'

President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that legitimate rights should be given to the victims of Dia Mur Bhasha Dams so that the month-long protest can end peacefully. The MoU signed by the victims with the federal and provincial governments should be implemented. So far some people … Read more

The visit of Malaysian Prime Minister to Pakistan will promote mutual trade: Atif Ikram Sheikh

Atif Ikram Sheikh

ISLAMABAD: President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that the visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister to Pakistan will promote mutual trade, bilateral economic cooperation and trade, Agreements to enhance cooperation in key sectors and address trade imbalances is welcome. There is a lot of scope … Read more

6th of September reminds us of the spirit of great sacrifice of Our brave sons: Atif Ikram Sheikh

6th of September

Islamabad: President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Sheikh has said in his message regarding September 6 Defense Day that the day of September 6 reminds us of the spirit of great sacrifice of our brave sons, despite the difficult economic situation of Pakistan Not oblivious to the strength of our … Read more

Federal Government should cancel all contracts with IPPs: Atif Ikram Sheikh

Atif Ikram Sheikh

Exorbitant electricity prices have led to mass industrial shutdowns and job losses ISLAMABAD: President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that the federal government should cancel all contracts with IPPs and procure electricity from cheaper sources without capacity charges. The recent increase in electricity rates may lead to … Read more

Business community is ready to help the government in taking domestic exports to 100 billion dollars: Atif Ikram

Business community

ISLAMABAD: President of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that the business community is ready to help the government in taking domestic exports to 100 billion dollars. The solution to energy problems in Pakistan is necessary now and must be a business-friendly environment because, Without a business-friendly … Read more

May 9th incidents are condemnable, Business community stands with Pakistan Army: Atif Ikram Sheikh

Business community stands with Pakistan Army

Islamabad: President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Sheikh has strongly condemned the events of May 9 and said that the business community stands in solidarity with the Pakistan Army. We pay tribute to the services of Pakistan forces and the proud spirit of martyrdom for Pakistan. The efforts of the … Read more

Direct flights and strong air links should be established between Pakistan and Morocco: Atif Ikram Sheikh

Pakistan to Morocco flight

ISLAMABAD: The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Atif Ikram Sheikh, met with Moroccan Ambassador Muhammad Karamone at the Federation House. On this occasion, Atif Ikram Sheikh said that direct flights and strong air links should be established between Pakistan and Morocco. Trade between Morocco is less than expected Joint … Read more

Dream of increasing exports cannot be full filled Without creating a competitive environment: Atif Ikram Sheikh

Atif Ikram Sheikh

ISLAMABAD: The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Atif Ikram Sheikh, welcomed Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s meeting with businessmen and industrialists. Atif Ikram stated that without creating a competitive environment, it is not possible to increase exports, Other countries in the region have lower electricity rates than Pakistan, which puts … Read more

The Iranian President’s visit to Pakistan is promising for future trade agreements: Atif Ikram Sheikh

The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Atif Ikram Sheikh, has welcomed the visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan and stated that the establishment of a joint special economic zone between Pakistan and Iran is a positive step towards enhancing economic relations between the two countries. Pakistan and Iran … Read more

Foreign Investment in the stock exchange is promising for the economy: Atif Ikram Sheikh

Foreign Investment in the stock exchange

Islamabad: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Sheikh while reacting to the foreign historic investment in the stock exchange said that the investment of foreign investors in the stock exchange is welcome,Stock exchange has seen such a huge investment after seven years. The reason for the bullish trend in the … Read more

FPCCI wavier off 50% membership fee of women chambers

FPCCI membership fee

Islamabad: Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) wavier off 50% membership fee of women chambers. President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh said that the country and society cannot progress without the full role of women, this step is very important for women empowerment  by reducing the membership fee for women by 50 percent. … Read more

Uzbek Ambassador Oybek Arif Usmanov calls on FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh

Uzbek Ambassador

Islamabad: Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan Oybek Arif Usmanov called on FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh at capital office Islamabad and discussed various issues including bilateral trade, cooperation, investment, Pakistan Uzbekistan Business Council and exchange of trade delegations. The Uzbek ambassador was accompanied by Bakurum Yusov Economic and Trade Consul of Uzbekistan. FPCCI President … Read more

FPCCI President Calls for Rational Taxation and Consultation with Stakeholders

President FPCCI hopeful about single digit interest rate by early 2025

Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, urges rational taxes and expanding the tax net instead of new taxes. He stresses the need for modernizing the tax system to ease tax compliance for businesses. Sheikh highlights the requirement for tax filers to join Pakistan’s chambers and advocates for fair taxation. Islamabad, President of the Federation of … Read more