Staff Reporter

ISLAMABAD: Mian Akram Farid, Chairman, Founder Group has congratulated the new Office Bearers and Executive Members of ICCI and was optimistic that the new team, which was a blend of new and experienced talent, would perform up to the expectations of the business community.

He lauded the achievements of the outgoing team and also thanked all members of ICCI for voting Founder Group candidates into power with majority vote. He said that business leaders, industrialists, and members by casting their vote have put their full confidence on the candidates of Associate class and Corporate Class nominated by the Founder Group ICCI.

Chairman Founder Group M Akram Farid further said that plight of trade and industry has suffered a lot in the current scenario of covid and government should announce a compensation package especially for small traders. He said that to ensure proper business environment government proactive role would be essential and unavoidable. The chairman FG has suggested that chambers should be taken on board while formulating policies and laws regarding import, export, banking, insurance, investment and industrial development.

Muhammad Shakeel Munir, newly elected President ICCI said that he would make all possible efforts to get resolved the key issues of business community and facilitate them in business development. He said that the Founder Group and ICCI members have placed an important responsibility on his shoulders and he would try his best to deliver up to their expectations. He lauded the achievements of the outgoing team and said that he would try to exceed their performance. He thanked the Founder Group and members of ICCI for electing him with majority vote and assured that he would justify his election through his performance.

The newly elected Senior Vice President (SVP) Jamshaid Akhtar Sheikh, Vice President (VP) Muhammad Faheem Khan vowed that they will protect the interest of the members by supporting and counseling them in efficient manner.