Islamabad Chamber Archives

Taxpayers are the backbone of the government system. Tahir Ayub FTO Assures Zero Tolerance Against Taxpayer Harassment, Announces Advisory Committees at ICCI

On: February 13, 2026

Tagged: Federal Tax Ombudsman, Islamabad Chamber, Taxpayers backbone

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi has reiterated that alleviating taxpayers’ difficulties and promoting ease of doing business remain the foremost priorities of his institution. Addressing a well-attended gathering at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), he highlighted the proactive role of theRead More →

ICCI hosts Uzbek delegation for talks on Fruit exports, joint ventures Sardar Tahir Highlighting the close historical and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

On: February 6, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: business community, Fruit exports, Islamabad Chamber, Uzbek delegation

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has reaffirmed the Chamber’s strong commitment to facilitating the business community by fostering meaningful collaborations with overseas chambers to enhance trade, investment, and sectoral growth. He expressed these views while welcoming Deputy Director GeneralRead More →

PAEA, REAP delegation visits ICCI to apprise sector challenges ICCI would play an active advocacy role by raising the issue at all relevant forums. President ICCI

On: January 15, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Alternative Energy Association, Islamabad Chamber, renewable energy, Unconsulted policy

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) An eight-member delegation of the Pakistan Alternative Energy Association (PAEA) and the Renewable Energy Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by PAEA Chairman Asif Javed, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and held a detailed meeting with President ICCI Sardar Tahir Mehmood toRead More →

ICCI–DRAP Session Highlights Importance of 2-D Barcoding for Safe Medicines The pharmaceutical sector is one of the most sensitive and strategic industries of Pakistan. President ICCI

On: January 8, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: 2-D Barcoding, Capacity Building, DRAP Session, Islamabad Chamber, Pharmaceutical Units

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted a highly important Capacity Building and Technical Awareness Session organized by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on 2-D Barcode & Serialization and the Harmonized Proforma for Inspection of Pharmaceutical Units at the ICCI premises.Read More →

Excise & Taxation Department to Set Up Facilitation Desk at ICCI Desk will provide services related to token tax payments, renewal of tobacco licenses, professional tax matters.

On: January 2, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Excise & Taxation Dept., Facilitation Desk, Islamabad Chamber, Vehicles Registration

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) In a major step towards facilitating the business community and promoting ease of doing business, the Excise and Taxation Department Islamabad has announced the establishment of a dedicated Facilitation Desk at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to provide on-the-spot services to ICCIRead More →

ICCI President expresses hope for economic turnaround in New Year The strengthening industry, exports and investment remains vital for achieving long-term economic resilience.

On: January 2, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: economic revival, Economic turnaround, Islamabad Chamber, sustainable growth

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has expressed strong optimism that the New Year will usher in economic revival, stability and sustainable growth for Pakistan, in line with the vision and reform agenda of Prime Minister. Talking to various visitingRead More →

ICCI and PBPC UAE jointly celebrated the National Day of the UAE. The ceremony witnessed high-level participation from prominent business leaders and community representatives.

On: January 1, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Engr. Muhammad Javed, Islamabad Chamber, National Day of UAE., PBPC UAE

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) In a vibrant display of diplomacy and brotherhood, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the Pakistan Business Professional Council (PBPC) UAE jointly celebrated the 57th National Day of the United Arab Emirates. The event, held at the ICCI premises, marked a significantRead More →

The business community’s planned protest against the POS. ICCI President while expressing full solidarity with the community on the issue of POS.

On: December 29, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Federal Board of Revenue, ICCI solidarty with community, Islamabad Chamber, Protest against POS

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has fully endorsed the business community’s planned protest on Tuesday (tomorrow) against the forced installation of the Point of Sale ( POS) system by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This has been announced by Sardar Tahir Mehmood, PresidentRead More →

ICCI, Connected Pakistan Host ‘Growth Summit-25 Pakistan’s future economic strength lies in technology-driven enterprises. President ICCI

On: December 29, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Economic strength, Growth Summit-25, Islamabad Chamber, Pakistan's future

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), in collaboration with Connected Pakistan, successfully hosted Growth Summit-25, bringing together leading entrepreneurs, technology experts, digital innovators, and aspiring startups to discuss pathways for sustainable economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship. President ICCI Sardar Tahir Mehmood, whoRead More →

ICCI keen to promote trade and investment with BBOIT. President ICCI Maulana Khursheed Ahmed Qadri offered Dua for the Esaal-e-Sawab.

On: December 23, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: ICCI President, Islamabad Chamber, Munawar Mughal died, Trade with BBOIT

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) ICCI keen to work closely with BBOIT to promote inter-provincial trade and investment: Sardar Tahir Mehmood Chief Executive Officer, Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBOIT), Qaim Lashari, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Monday and held a meeting with itsRead More →

Pakistan must proactively invest in digital capabilities to remain competitive. ICCI Hosts Google Cloud DevFest 2025, Reaffirms Commitment to IT Development and Tech-Driven Entrepreneurship

On: December 13, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Cloud DevFest 2025, digital capabilities, Islamabad Chamber, Proactively invest

Pakistan must proactively invest in digital capabilities to remain competitive at the international level. ICCI Hosts Google Cloud DevFest 2025, Reaffirms Commitment to IT Development and Tech-Driven Entrepreneurship ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senior Vice President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), while addressing a hugely attendedRead More →

The business community is already deeply frustrated and disheartened. ICCI ICCI calls emergency meeting against CDA’s crackdowns, mulls shutter down strike and sit -in

On: December 2, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: business community, Capital Development Authority, Economic Landshape, Islamabad Chamber

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The leadership of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has announced an emergency meeting of all industrialists and traders of Islamabad on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chamber House. The session aims to chalk out a decisive futureRead More →