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ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP): In a spirited call to action, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has vowed to help reignite Pakistan’s passion for sports, aiming to restore the country’s tradition of excellence and nurture a dynamic sporting culture nationwide.
Speaking at the tape ball cricket tournament draws ceremony at the Chamber House on Tuesday jointly organized by ICCI and the Islamabad Estate Agents Association (IEAA) Sardar Tahir underscored the essential role of sports in fostering both personal and national well-being.
The eagerly anticipated tournament is set to take place from November 6 to 9 at the F-9 Park Cricket Ground in Islamabad in which twenty four prominent tape ball cricket teams are taking part.
Reaffirming ICCI’s commitment to social responsibility, the President noted that the Chamber’s focus extends well beyond business advocacy. “Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs are designed to support not just economic growth, but the holistic development of society, including the promotion of sports,” he said.
Sardar Tahir highlighted ICCI’s efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for sports, particularly for young people, by endorsing local tournaments, networking with sports associations, and encouraging private-sector investment in long-term sports development.
“By encouraging youth participation in sports at all levels, we aim to instill discipline, teamwork, and resilience that are vital not only in business but in the overall progress of the nation,” he stressed.