Islamabad :The US-Pakistan International Chamber of Commece and Industry (US-Pakistan ICCI) has appointed two leading business leaders for their Pakistan chapter.

The Chairman of US-Pakistan ICCI M. Siddique Sheikh and the board of the chamber has approved appointment of Muhammad Ahmed as President of Pakistan Chapter for two years while Malik Sohail Hussain has been appointed as Secretary General for five years.

On the occasion, Siddique Sheikh has hoped that both the leaders will strive hard to bring business community of the US and Pakistan closer and play their due role in promoting the common cause of mutual understanding and prosperity.

He said that we are looking forward to the newly-appionted office bearers to promote trade, commerce, understanding, networking, linkages, exchange of delegations and sectoral exhibitions in the both countries.

Both the newly appointed businessmen said that we are thrilled to have an opportunity to represent the respected forum of US-Pakistan ICCI which has been serving businesses since long.

We will learn a lot from the talented leadership of the forum and our collegues and help this great organization build on its success and tackle new challenges emerging on the horizon.

They said that promotion of SMEs will be high on their agenda as it is the backbone of Pakistan economy but it is facing many problems which must be resolved.

Muhammad Ahmed is a renowned businessman and CEO of leading Group of Companies in Islamabad who has served as President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce, rendered valuable services in fight against coronavirus, organised many successful events and strived hard to bring business community closer.

Malik Sohail Hussain has served on very important positions in FPCCI, SAARC CCI, ICCI, UBG and commands vast experience in holding different events and leading delegations to different countrie including the US.

He is advisor to many important trade associations and chambers of commerce since a decade.