Islamabad (Umer Hayat Khan): A meeting of the Central Standing Committee on Import and Export Trade of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) was held under the convenership of Tahir Rasheed Bhutta. The meeting was attended by Brig. Syed Nadir Hussain Shah, SI(M), Project Director IT & Telecom at the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), as the chief guest.

Among those present were FPCCI Vice President Tariq Jadoon, Kareem Aziz Malik, Malik Sohail, Deputy Convener Syed Zulfiqar Haider, Deputy Convener Ms. Samia Rashid, Rana Farrukh Ilyas, Abdul Wahab, Rukhsar Ahmed, Osama Wahab, Mutaffif Wahaj, Hina Zulfiqar, Shoaib Mehdi, Mukarram Munir, Rana Fahad, Haider Ali, Ali Hassan, Osama Ilyas, Shehryar, Aram Javed, Ali, Hameed Raza, Haider, Khawaja Zaheeruddin, Colonel Malik Ayub, Mazhar, Muhammad Osama, along with a large number of business leaders and stakeholders from relevant sectors.

Speaking on the occasion, Tahir Rasheed Bhutta said that Pakistan’s economic future is closely linked with digital innovation, IT exports, and sustainable investment. He emphasized that business-friendly policies, regulatory reforms, and strong public-private partnerships are essential to achieving this objective.

Brig. Syed Nadir Hussain Shah, SI(M), stated that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is fully committed to facilitating investment and creating an enabling environment for the growth of Pakistan’s IT exports.

Deputy Convener Syed Zulfiqar Shah said that investment in technology, digital infrastructure, and skilled human capital will determine Pakistan’s digital future.

Deputy Convener Ms. Samia Rashid and Rana Farrukh Ilyas stressed that simplifying regulatory procedures, encouraging innovation, and developing a globally competitive workforce are critical for achieving export-led economic growth.

Shoaib Mehdi urged the government to further encourage investment in the IT sector by introducing supportive policies for the development of data centers and digital infrastructure.