Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry

02/11/2025

ICCI President Meets Pakistan Ambassador in Riyadh
Explores Sectoral Cooperation & Announces Pakistan–Saudi Business & Investment Forum

Sardar Tahir Mehmood, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and Member, PM’s Task Force on Housing Sector, met with H.E. Ahmed Farooq, Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, at the Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh. 🇵🇰🇸🇦

The discussion focused on expanding bilateral trade and investment—highlighting key sectors such as textiles, agriculture, marble, hospitality, and IT.

President ICCI also announced plans to host a Pakistan–Saudi Business & Investment Forum in Riyadh to connect Pakistani exporters and industrialists with Saudi investors, with the Embassy’s support.

He appreciated the Ambassador’s dedicated efforts to strengthen Pakistan–Saudi economic ties and congratulated him on the successful visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia.

01/11/2025

Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu has said that Türkiye and Pakistan enjoy deep-rooted, brotherly relations which continue to strengthen with the passage of time. He emphasized that both countries share similar perspectives on major regional and global issues and that there exists vast potential to enhance bilateral trade and investment across multiple sectors.

The Ambassador expressed these views while talking to Tahir Ayub, Acting President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), on the occasion of the 102nd Republic Day celebration of Turkiye here in Islamabad.

The Ambassador, while accepting the invitation to visit the ICCI at the earliest possible opportunity, appreciated the Chamber’s proactive role in fostering trade, investment, and business linkages between the two brotherly nations. He noted that ICCI has been instrumental in promoting economic diplomacy and that there remains immense scope for further expansion of economic cooperation in sectors such as construction, tourism, technology, and renewable energy.

On his part, Acting President ICCI Tahir Ayub extended heartfelt congratulations to the Ambassador and the people of Türkiye on their Republic Day. He apprised the Ambassador of ICCI’s initiatives as the premier representative body of the business community in the federal capital and highlighted the Chamber’s active engagement in promoting regional economic integration.

01/11/2025

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and the following cafés & restaurants:
DJ Café & Restaurant
Irish Café & Restaurant
Starbuzz Café & Restaurant

Under this MoU, ICCI members can enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on the A-La-Carte menu.

Building Partnerships, Delivering Privileges!

31/10/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐉𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧–𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🇵🇰🤝🇸🇦

President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Business Forum, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to promote investment, trade, and business facilitation for overseas Pakistanis.

The partnership aims to strengthen B2B collaborations, establish a one-window support system for expatriate entrepreneurs, and enhance cooperation between the business communities of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — paving the way for stronger economic ties and mutual growth.

31/10/2025

A delegation of Flour Mill Owners from Islamabad, led by the Acting President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Tahir Ayub, held a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, here on Wednesday. The purpose of the meeting was to apprise the Deputy Commissioner of different challenges confronting the flour mills owners in the region as to seek their prompt redressal.

During the meeting, the Acting President ICCI, Tahir Ayub, highlighted the issues being faced by flour mill owners due to certain policy constraints. He emphasized the importance of addressing these concerns on an urgent basis to ensure smooth supply of flour and maintain price stability in the local market.

In his remarks, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, lauded the vital role of the business community in the economic growth and development of the federal capital. He assured the delegation that the Administration is fully committed to resolving their problems on a priority basis, as it is the duty of the government to facilitate both citizens and the business sector for the collective prosperity of the region.

Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination to promote a business-friendly environment in Islamabad.

Other members of the delegation included Sanaullah Khan, Ch. Mukhtar, Sheikh Imran and Shaukat Ali.

Raja Abdul Majeed Chairman Administration Committee at ICCI was also present

31/10/2025

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted an interactive Ergonomics Training Session exclusively designed for business executives by Dr. Yogi Wajahat Ali Khan, renowned Yoga and Mind Sciences Expert, at the Chamber House.

The session focused on the importance of ergonomics in reducing workplace fatigue, improving posture, and fostering both physical and mental well-being. It was attended by a large number of participants including ICCI former Presidents, Executive Members, ICCI Members, and prominent business leaders.

During the session, Dr. Yogi Wajahat demonstrated practical techniques on how to sit, move, breathe, and work, not just for efficiency but for longevity and happiness in daily professional life.

In his welcome address, Acting President ICCI Tahir Ayub said that hosting such a session reflects ICCI’s continued commitment to not only advancing business excellence but also nurturing the well-being of the people who drive that excellence, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

He added that in today’s demanding corporate environment, long working hours, digital strain, and poor posture silently affect productivity and overall health. “Ergonomics is not a luxury but a necessity for sustainable performance,” he emphasized. “By intelligently designing our workplaces and aligning our daily habits, we can prevent fatigue, reduce stress, and enhance creativity. A healthy workforce is indeed the foundation of a productive economy.”

The Acting President also appreciated the efforts of ICCI Executive Member Imran Minhas for organizing the significant and beneficial event.

Dr. Waqar Ahmad Niaz, Dr. Iftikhar Haider Malik, Sikandar Zaman, and Agha Tanveer also shared valuable insights on the subject.

Those present on the occasion included ICCI Vice President Irfan Chaudhry, former Presidents Mohammad Ejaz Abbasi, Mian Shaukat Masood, Mian Akram Farid, Council Member Chaudhry Masood, Executive member Zulqarnain Abbasi and a large number of business community representatives

29/10/2025

Press Coverage:

Daily Sub News اوورسیز پاکستان قونصلیٹ جدہ میں سردار طاہر محمود کی جدہ ایکسپو کے منیجنگ ڈائریکٹر ابراہیم بخش کھوسہ سے ملاقات - 29 October, 2025

29/10/2025

JEDDAH | HISTORIC MILESTONE

Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) have signed a landmark MoU in Jeddah, KSA — aimed at supporting Overseas Pakistanis, promoting investment opportunities, and strengthening bilateral trade collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

A proud moment for Pakistan’s business community and a step forward in fostering economic diplomacy.

Signed by:
Sardar Tahir Mehmood
President – Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI)

29/10/2025

ICCI-Rotary Club seminar highlights collective role in ending Polio from Pakistan
ICCI acting President Pledges continued support for the objective

28/10/2025

🇵🇰🤝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐫. 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐞𝐝 – 𝐉𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐡, 𝐊𝐒𝐀

𝐇𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐡, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐁𝟐𝐁 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬.

– 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 & 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 (𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐈)

28/10/2025

ICCI-Rotary Club seminar highlights collective role in ending Polio from Pakistan

ICCI acting President Pledges continued support for the objective

The Rotary Club of Islamabad Metropolitan, in collaboration with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), organized a seminar titled “Role of Stakeholders in Polio Eradication – Pakistan” at the S.M. Muneer Auditorium of the Chamber.
Addressing the seminar as Chief Guest, ICCI Acting President Tahir Ayub lauded Rotary International and its local chapters for their tireless efforts under the End Polio Now campaign, saying that Rotary has been at the heart of this global mission, working with partners and communities to ensure every child is protected.