Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
February 15, 2025 “4th All Pakistan Chambers Presidents’ Conference” Successfully Hosted by Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Trade Bodies’ Elections Confirmed for 2026 – Law Amendment to Be Pursued: Unanimous Resolution Passed
Lahore (PR): The “4th All Pakistan Chambers Presidents’ Conference” was successfully held at the Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, bringing together key stakeholders from the business community. The event was attended by United Business Group (UBG) FPCCI Patron-in-Chief S.M. Tanveer, Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Rahim Yar Khan Chamber President Waleed Ahmed, Patron-in-Chief Abdul Rauf Mukhtar, FPCCI Regional Chairman Zain Iftikhar Chaudhry, Vice President Zaki Aijaz, along with presidents of various chambers from across Pakistan.
During the conference, a unanimous resolution was passed, affirming that trade bodies’ elections will be held in 2026 as scheduled, with concerted efforts to amend the relevant legislation. The resolution also underscored the need for a Charter of Economy, ensuring that economic policies are formulated with a long-term vision spanning 10 to 15 years.
Key Resolutions and Demands:
• Electricity prices to be fixed at 9 cents per unit.
• Reduction of interest rates to single-digit figures.
• Structural reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to simplify taxation and expand the tax net.
• Emphasis on import substitution to minimize the import bill.
• Promotion of early cotton cultivation.
• Development and expansion of the agriculture, industry, and IT sectors.
• Reduction of the tax burden on existing taxpayers.
• Enhancement of exports with a focus on non-traditional export items.
• Encouragement and facilitation of female entrepreneurship.
• Inclusion of all trade bodies in key policy-making decisions.
• Strengthening collaboration between chambers and the FPCCI.
• Targeted initiatives to boost district and sectoral economies.
