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FAISALABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Former President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Head of the FCCI National Group,Mian Muhammad Adrees,has praised the vision of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, to celebrate “Mera Sohna Faisalabad” in a unique and innovative way. He emphasized the importance of highlighting the city’s rich culture, heritage, arts, academics, literature, and trade. However, he also stressed that the industrial strength of Faisalabad should be showcased to provide a holistic view of the city’s achievements and progress since its inception.
He was speaking at a special meeting of a committee formed by Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar to organize the event as a “crowd-pulling” spectacle for the city. The meeting was attended by officials from various government departments, along with President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), Mr. Farooq Yousaf Sheikh, Senior Vice President Mr. Naveed Akram Sheikh, Former President Mr. Shabbir Hussain Chawala, and other notable figures such as Mr. Muhammad Azhar Chaudhary and Mr. Zahid Mehmood Butt.
Mian Muhammad Adrees highlighted Faisalabad’s transformation, crediting the city with nurturing influential personalities who have reshaped the landscape of this once small mandi town. “Today, Faisalabad is known as the textile capital of the world, thanks to its cutting-edge industrial units,” he said. He added that other sectors, including culture, heritage, art, poetry, and literature, have also made significant progress, all thanks to the thriving industrial base.
He noted that the “Made in Faisalabad Expo,” initiated during his tenure as FCCI President in 2004, continues to serve as a platform to highlight the excellence of Faisalabad’s industrialists and artisans. “Similarly, during FCCI’s 50th anniversary celebrations, another successful exhibition was organized, with Mr. Farooq Yousaf Sheikh at the helm,” he added.
Mian Muhammad Adrees also commended Chaudhary Muhammad Azhar for successfully organizing an international-standard economic conference in Faisalabad, and shared plans to organize another “Made in Faisalabad” conference later this year, with Mr. Shabbir Hussain Chawala serving as Chief Coordinator.
He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the FCCI and the Commissioner Office to secure sponsorship for the “Mera Sohna Faisalabad” events, which he believes is crucial for their success and long-term impact.
Mian Adrees shared that past “Made in Faisalabad” events have been highly successful, contributing significantly to the city’s prestige. He also recalled organizing the first-ever air-conditioned exhibition under a canopy at Boharanwali Ground and the “Made in Faisalabad Expo” in Lahore, which achieved record business.
He directed FCCI staff to compile a comparative report of all FCCI-organized expos to keep the legacy of “Made in Faisalabad” alive and ensure continued success.
Looking ahead, he expressed confidence that Faisalabad is fully prepared to take on the responsibility of making the upcoming “Mera Sohna Faisalabad” event a success. “We aim to blend commerce with recreation, making this event both memorable and result-oriented,” he concluded.
Earlier, Mr. Faheem Gillani from Sackoon Marketing presented various segments of “Mera Sohna Faisalabad” and highlighted the commitment of Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar to provide enjoyable experiences for the people of Faisalabad,in line with the vision of the Chief Minister Punjab.