🌟 Honoring Excellence: Sitara e Imtiaz Reception Ceremony in Honor of Mr. Riaz ud Din Sheikh and Khawaja Zaka ud Din (Late) 🌟 Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry, hosted a grand reception ceremony to pay tribute to the outstanding contributions of Mr. Riaz ud Din Sheikh (SI) and the late Khawaja Zaka ud Din (SI) to the business community of Sialkot. This distinguished event, graced by the presence of Chief Guest, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, former Federal Minister for Defence, was organized to celebrate their well-deserved accolade – the prestigious “Sitara e Imtiaz” award bestowed upon them by the Government of Pakistan. Addressing the business community, Khawaja Muhammad Asif shared profound insights and a deep appreciation for the visionary business leadership embodied by Mr. Riaz ud Din Sheikh and the late Khawaja Zaka ud Din. The ex-Parlimentarian acknowledged the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry as an exemplar of socio-economic development, asserting that it represents a model worthy of replication throughout Pakistan. He underscored that the remarkable achievements of the Sialkot business community, under the stewardship of these two distinguished individuals, serve as a testament to their visionary leadership, deserving recognition on all fronts. Expressing his admiration for the industrious city of Sialkot, Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that he considered himself lucky to have represented the people of Sialkot in Parliament over the span of 34 years. He took the opportunity to shed light on several pivotal government projects aimed at fostering an enabling environment for both the populace and industry within the Sialkot District. These projects include but are not limited to, the Sialkot-Kharian Motorway, Aimenabad Road Link to Motorway, Sialkot-Wazirabad Road, and the strategic relocation of government offices to Aimenabad Road. He assured that these initiatives are well underway and will soon come to fruition, contributing significantly to the district’s growth and prosperity. Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President of SCCI, extended his deep gratitude to Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Mr. Riaz ud Din Sheikh, and the business community for attending the ceremony. The President Chamber paid his homage to Mr. Riaz ud Din Sheikh (SI) and Khawaja Zaka ud Din (SI) (Late). He said that the fertile soil of Sialkot has nurtured remarkable individuals who have stamped the city’s name onto the global stage. “The journey of Sialkot’s industrial eminence has not been a swift progress, but a steadfast pursuit undertaken by the city’s industrial pioneers” he added. Mr. Malik said that such visionaries, exemplified by the likes of Mr. Riaz ud Din Sheikh and the late Khawaja Zaka ud Din, had woven ethical values and fair-trade practices into their endeavors, ceaselessly working for the betterment of Sialkot, the pillars of industrial progress.
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September 21, 2023, His Excellency Mr. Mitsuhiro WADA, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, and a delegation comprising of Japanese businessmen visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President SCCI welcomed the honorable guests and mentioned that Japan and Pakistan enjoyed a special bond of friendship starting from the establishment of their diplomatic ties. He offered heartfelt thanks to Japan for the kindness shown to our Country by the Government and people of Japan through various cooperation schemes. Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President SCCI said that Japan is one of the largest trading partners of Pakistan with our bilateral trade standing at 1.23 billion US Dollars with Pakistan’s exports of goods and services at 260 million US Dollars. Moreover, he said that several Government-level trade engagements over the recent years reflect the future planning of the two countries to support sustainable trade. He said that Pakistanis should learn from Japanese expertise and technical strength to shape our future industrial setup in a better way. Mr. Malik suggested that we look forward to partnering with organizations like JICA, and PJBF to support business-to-business linkages between Pakistan and Japan. He shared that the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan is planning to organize a Japan Business Forum later this year, wherein 70 companies from Sialkot would showcase their products in pursuit of enhanced market linkages. His Excellency Mr. Mitsuhiro WADA, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan thanked President, Sialkot Chamber for the warm welcome and hospitality. H.E. appreciated the role of Sialkot in the Economic Development of the Country. His Excellency shared that there are more than 80 Japanese Companies working in Pakistan. The envoy said that Japan is focusing on finding out more opportunities in Pakistan. He said that today’s meeting would prove to be very beneficial of the business communities of both countries and would open new avenues of cooperation with each other.
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On August 29, 2023, the President of SCCI convened a significant meeting with the CEO of Pakistan Expo Centers Pvt Ltd. Exploring the prospect of a dedicated Expo Center in Sialkot and laying the foundation for future opportunities. 🏗️🌆 #ExpoCenterInnovation #SialkotBusinessExpansion
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🏆Celebrating Excellence!👏 On August 15, 2023, we had the privilege of honoring the remarkable individuals of Rescue 1122. 💪🚒 The Certificate Distribution Ceremony was a heartfelt recognition of their dedication and hard work. Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President of SCCI, awarded the certificates and prize money, acknowledging their outstanding contributions. These are the heroes who make our community safer every day. 🌟 Let’s applaud their commitment! 👏👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ #Rescue1122Heroes #CertificateOfAppreciation
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On August 15, 2023, a meeting was held with Ms. Laila Rubab of the United Nations (UN).
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Raising the flag of freedom with pride and unity on this historic Independence Day 🇵🇰✨ Let’s remember the sacrifices that led to this moment and strive for a brighter future together. #PakistanIndependenceDay #ProudToBePakistani
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Sweet moments of celebration as we cut into the cake of freedom and progress! 🍰🇵🇰 Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Pakistanis. Let’s savor the taste of freedom and cherish the journey ahead. #IndependenceDayCelebration #OneNationOneDestiny
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On August 11, 2023, Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President, and Mr. Wahub Jahangir, Senior Vice President of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry, participated in the ‘Sialkot Tannery Zone Monsoon Tree Plantation Drive’ at Khambranwala, Sialkot. During his speech at the event, Mr. Malik announced that the Sialkot Chamber would donate 3000 plants for the plantation drive initiated by the Sialkot Tannery Zone.
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On August 11, 2023, Awareness Session on Export Related Rules and Laws by Strategic Export Control Division-MOFA
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On July 22, 2023, Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President, SCCI, chaired a meeting of the Sialkot Export Processing Zone investors to address the Cancellation of Plots and plan for the future. The meeting’s highlights included the success in stopping the auction and obtaining an extended construction timeframe from the Provincial Government. Investors were instructed to submit their project proposals and construction drawings within 3 months, with a one-year deadline for facility establishment. Further extensions from the Government would not be granted, except for ongoing construction cases, considered on a case-by-case basis. To facilitate the process, a Facilitation Desk would be set up at Sialkot Chamber to assist EPZ investors with submitting their documents to the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC).
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On July 20, 2023, Ms. Sadia Masood, Project Director, TUSDEC visited Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry and had meeting with Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President, SCCI to have a discussion on projects related to Industry of Sialkot.
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On July 18, 2023 a Delegation of SCCI, led by President SCCI Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik had a meeting with Mr. Christian Böttcher, First Secretary, Economic and Political Section, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad.
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Mr. Amer Majeed Sheikh, Vice President of SCCI warmly welcomed the Ambassador Atif Sharif, Pakistan’s envoy to Ethiopia, on his visit to the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on July 18, 2023. The meeting was aimed to strengthen bilateral trade relations and explore business opportunities. The Vice President of SCCI shared the potential of “Made in Sialkot” products in the Ethiopian market, as well as ways to enhance trade and economic cooperation.
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