Zikria Zia sets priorities for stronger business advocacy

ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (APP): President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia chaired an orientation meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee, aimed at familiarizing members with the Chamber’s organizational structure, responsibilities, working procedures and key priorities for the new term.

He said the orientation was an important first step towards ensuring effective coordination, institutional discipline and collective ownership among the newly elected leadership.

He said ICCI would pursue a proactive, result-oriented and inclusive advocacy agenda, with immediate focus on improving the ease of doing business, resolving taxation and regulatory issues, reducing energy costs, addressing infrastructure-related challenges, facilitating SMEs and promoting trade, exports and investment.

He stressed that business issues would be systematically identified, prioritized and taken up with the relevant government institutions for timely resolution.

Senior Vice President Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain Chatah said the new leadership was committed to making ICCI a more responsive and effective platform for the business community.

He emphasized the need for close coordination among Executive Committee members and Chamber committees, regular consultation with different business sectors and a practical approach to resolving issues faced by traders and entrepreneurs.

Vice President Mohammad Waqas Khan said the Chamber would focus on strengthening engagement with the business community, particularly SMEs, young entrepreneurs and emerging sectors.

He said ICCI would also continue exploring opportunities for trade promotion, investment and business linkages at the domestic and international levels.

The Executive Committee members agreed to strengthen the working mechanism of ICCI committees by ensuring regular meetings, clearly defined responsibilities and improved coordination with the Chamber’s leadership and Secretariat.