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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Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with SMEDA - Pakistan, organized a training session on Import & Export Documentation and Procedures, aimed at enhancing the capacity of businesses to navigate international trade requirements effectively. The session was chaired by Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan, EC members, and exporters and importers from various sectors attended the session.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf visited the Peshawar Press Club to felicitate the newly elected cabinet of the Peshawar Press Club. On the occasion, he termed media as the fourth pillar of the state, paid tribute to journalists for their sacrifices and professional commitment. Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, former President Haji Muhammad Afzal, and members of the Executive Committee were also present during the visit.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf, Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, and Vice President Sabir Ahmed Bangash met with Capital City Police Peshawar SSP Operations . The meeting addressed the issues of traders at Bilour Plaza and jewelers on Saddar Road, which were successfully resolved. Former Vice President SCCI Sheryar Khan , SVP Saddar Road ,and representatives from Saddar Jewelers Association and Bilour Plaza also participated in the meeting.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf, SVP Muhammad Nadeem, and VP Sabir Ahmed Bangash attended the AFAQ Mega Principals Convention on “Milestone Leadership: Turning Vision into Milestones and Milestones into Results”, engaging in insightful discussions on effective leadership and strategic growth.
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.
