It’s a matter of great pleasure and satisfaction that SCCI is achieving its objective of serving and protecting rights of the business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for its economic prosperity.
SCCI recently have successfully convinced Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and federal governments for provision of electricity to KP industries on wheeling charges, gas supply on priority to KP consumers under article-158 of the constitution, 24/7 opening of Torkham border, withdrawal of with-holding tax on filers and compensation package for losses due to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Indeed, realization of constitutional rights will help usher into era of social and economic prosperity through utilization of abundant natural resources for industrial development for the ultimate benefit of its inhabitants and by attracting invaluable foreign investment.
SCCI while keeping its tradition alive is holding Investment Opportunities Conference (IOC) for drawing attention of investors for exploitation of sectors of tourism, hydel (micro/small hydel projects with 30,000 MW potential)/solar/wind energy, mineral (marble, granite, chromite, copper etc.), gemstones (emerald, topaz, tourmaline etc.), honey (20 kinds), agri-business (tobacco, tea, olive, veggies, fruits, dates, fresh/dry fruits, medicinal plants etc.), livestock (goats, sheep, calf, birds, ostrich, poultry, fishery etc.) etc. to overcome losses of business community incurred during war against terror, disasters, refugee influx and IDPs for the last 40-years.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf chaired a meeting with CEO Cantonment Board Peshawar Mr. Ch Baber Hussain where key issues concerning Sadar Cantonment, including traffic management, taxation matters, maintenance and infrastructure-related concerns, were discussed in detail. The meeting also focused on addressing the challenges faced by the business community and improving coordination between the Chamber and Cantonment Board. Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, former presidents, Executive Committee members, Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan, officials of the Cantonment Board, and SCCI members representing various business sectors attended the meeting.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf chaired a meeting with Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Tourism Mr. Malik Adeel Iqbal Director Silk Road Shehyar Khan, Director Silk Road Enterprises Sadaf Khalid Khan, and Director Silk Road Festival 2026 Mian M. Hashim Masood During the meeting, the Silk Road delegation briefed the participants on the upcoming Silk Road Festival 2026, its objectives, proposed activities, and opportunities to promote tourism, culture, trade, and investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Various proposals and suggestions were also presented to the Special Assistant Chief Minister on Tourism for further consideration and facilitation. Senior Vice President SCCI Muhammad Nadeem, Executive Committee members, president and senior vice president of Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Peshawar, representatives from the hotel and tourism sectors, and members of the business community also attended the meeting and shared their valuable suggestions regarding the promotion of tourism and business opportunities through the festival.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Air to provide exclusive travel benefits for the Chamber's members. Under the agreement, active SCCI members, office bearers, and officially nominated delegations will be entitled to a 25% discount on South Air's base airfare, complimentary VIP/preferred seating (subject to availability), priority waiting list, an additional 10 kg checked baggage allowance, and dedicated customer support and reservation assistance. The partnership aims to facilitate the business community by making domestic air travel more convenient, affordable, and efficient while strengthening business connectivity across Pakistan. The MoU signing ceremony was also attended by Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, and other distinguished members of SCCI.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf met with Minister of State for Digital Assets and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib on the sidelines of the Pakistan Economic Summit 2026, organized by the United Business Group in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including the digital economy, emerging technologies, virtual assets, improving the ease of doing business, and promoting investment. President Junaid Altaf emphasized the importance of integrating Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's business community into the digital economy and enabling businesses to benefit from technological advancements and digital innovation. Also present on the occasion were Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi, Patron-in-Chief of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) S.M. Tanveer, Senior Vice President SCCI Muhammad Nadeem, President SCCI and General Secretary FPCCI Peshawar Region Haji Muhammad Afzal, Executive Committee Member Ishfaq Ahmed, President of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Usman Shaukat, President of Haripur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with other prominent business leaders and industrialists from across the country.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the northwest province of Pakistan. Its total population according to 1998 census is around 17.744 million with an average growth rate of 2.82 per cent. The economically active population ratio of the province is 19.40 per cent. The total area of the province is 74521 square kilometers excluding the tribal belt, which spreads over an area of 27220 square kilometers. There are 7 divisions, 24 districts, 59 tehsil / taluka, 7326 villages with 30 municipal committees, 13 town committees and 11 cantonments in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The tribal belt consists of 7 agencies with 42 tehsil, 2559 villages and 5 town committees. The 1998 census puts the total population of federally administered tribal area at 3.176 million. The unemployment rate of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is 26.80 per cent and if the figures of the tribal areas are taken into account, it may swell over to 30 to 35 percent. The literacy rate in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is 35.40 per cent and that of the tribal area is 17.40 per cent.
