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 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Peshawar Property Dealers Association and Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, marking an important step toward strengthening collaboration between the two institutions. The MoU aims to promote mutual cooperation, address issues faced by the business and real estate community, and work jointly for the economic development of the region. The signing ceremony was also attended by Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, former Presidents, Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan, and members of the Executive Committee.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf chaired a meeting With Arms manufacturers and dealers to discuss key challenges faced by the small arms manufacturing and trading sector, with a particular focus on exports, regulatory hurdles, and policy-related issues. The meeting was attended by and leader businessman forum Ghazanfar Bilour Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, former Presidents, former Senior Vice Presidents, former Vice Presidents, members of the Executive Committee, Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan, representatives of the Businessmen Forum, and other stakeholders from the arms manufacturing and trading community. During the meeting, participants highlighted the importance of the small arms sector in contributing to national economic growth, export potential, and employment generation. Issues related to law enforcement, the interior department, licensing, and export restrictions were discussed, with a strong emphasis on the need for immediate and sustainable solutions.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Captain (R) Sanaullah Khan, Chief Traffic Officer City Traffic Police Peshawar Dr. Zahidullah, and SSP Operations Capital City Police Peshawar Farhan Khan at Chamber House to discuss pressing issues faced by the business community and to agree on joint measures for their immediate resolution. The meeting focused on concerns related to business-unfriendly actions, harassment, heavy fines, traffic management, security, cleanliness, and coordination with utility departments, with assurances from the district administration and police to address traders’ issues on a priority basis. The meeting was attended by Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, Vice President Sabir Ahmed Bangash; former Presidents former Senior Vice Presidents, former vice presidents, Executive Committee members, Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan,representatives of traders’ unions and market associations, and President, Senior Vice President, and Vice President of the Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Peshawar, along with other office bearers and members of the business community.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf attended the inauguration ceremony of the DHA Peshawar Sports Complex as Guest of Honour. The event was attended by prominent civil and military leadership, distinguished guests, and representatives from various walks of life. Pakistan’s renowned cricketer Shahid Afridi also attended the inauguration, adding further prominence to the event. His participation inspired young athletes and reinforced the commitment to fostering sports and nurturing emerging talent.
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.
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