ICCI Acting President Leads Business Delegation to Congratulate Atif Ikram Sheikh on Receiving National Honour

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh, while addressing a large delegation of traders and industrialists led by Acting President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Irfan Chaudhry, said his nomination for the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz was not merely a personal honour but a recognition of Pakistan’s entire business community.

He said the distinction was particularly significant for Islamabad’s traders, industrialists and entrepreneurs, who have played an increasingly important role in the country’s economic development, according to a press release issued by the ICCI here on Monday.

Atif Ikram Sheikh expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the ICCI, IIA and the wider business community for visiting him to share their happiness over the national recognition.

He said the presence of such a large delegation reflected the affection, solidarity and collective spirit of the business community. He added that he regarded the honour as a source of renewed responsibility to work even harder for Pakistan’s economic and commercial interests.

He said the nomination had been made possible through the support and confidence of his colleagues, chambers, trade associations and the business community across Pakistan. “This honour belongs to all those who stood by me, supported me and encouraged me throughout my journey,” he said, adding that the recognition had further strengthened his resolve to serve the business community with greater commitment.

Acting President ICCI Irfan Chaudhry congratulated Atif Ikram Sheikh on behalf of the Islamabad Chamber and the wider business community, saying that his nomination for the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz was a matter of pride for traders and industrialists across the country.

He appreciated Atif Ikram Sheikh’s services to the business community and said the national recognition was a befitting acknowledgement of his efforts and leadership.

Chairman ICCI Founder Group Sheikh Tariq Sadiq said Atif Ikram Sheikh had rendered valuable services to Pakistan’s business community and national economy.

He said his nomination for the prestigious national honour was a proud moment for Islamabad and reflected the growing recognition of the private sector’s contribution to Pakistan’s economic development.

Secretary General United Business Group Zafar Bakhtawari said the nomination was an acknowledgement of Atif Ikram Sheikh’s continued services to the business community and the national economy.