FPCCI – the prestigious 9th Annual Achievement Awards

President of Pakistan Arif Alvi has emphasized the need to acknowledge and facilitate all sectors and segments of the economy to create an environment of inclusivity, ownership and pride. He was speaking on the occasion of the prestigious 9th Annual Achievement Awards of the apex chamber of the country, i.e. FPCCI.

Mr Arif Alvi called upon the business community to support the government’s efforts to promote women entrepreneurs& women workforce; digitalization of the economy for transparency & openness; the revival of sick industrial units & setting up new industries; and replacing the informal economy with the documented & formal economy.

Mr Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President of FPCCI, said that we are fully aware of the fact that Pakistan has successfully endured one of the most devastating and economically overwhelming pandemics in the history of humanity; and it is important to acknowledge the performance of those companies and organizations that have played their significant role in keeping the economy going; and, continued to generate employment & pay taxes as well.

President FPCCI stated that the Achievement Awards of FPCCI are aimed at appreciating all the major sectors, segments and strata of the national economy; and it would be the utmost priority of his tenure as President FPCCI to help resolve the chronic issues of the business community for the good of future generations.

The President of Pakistan has posthumously awarded FPCCI’s Lifetime Achievement Award to the legendary business leader Late Tariq Sayeed for his lifelong service and accomplishments in trade politics; and for nurturing a whole generation of business leaders. His award was received by his son Mr Khurram Tariq Sayeed.

Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, immediate past President of FPCCI, received the Special Performance Award to acknowledge his services and take bold policy positions for the collective welfare of the business, industry and trade community of Pakistan during his tenure in the year 2021.

Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, immediate past Senior Vice President of FPCCI, also received the Special Performance Award for his productive and accomplished role in forging solidarity among the business community; and maintaining effective coordination and liaison with various ministries and departments.

President of Pakistan conferred FPCCI’s Pride of Pakistan Awards to Pak-Arab Refinery; Reliance Petrochem; Zakir Khan & Bros; Haji Muhammad Rice Mills, and Shan Foods. Achievement Awards were presented in Gold, Silver & Bronze categories to the top-performing companies, coupled with awards for social welfare and healthcare categories to encourage social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility and healthcare service providers to the masses.

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Mr Arif Alvi, Honorable President of Pakistan; Mr Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI; Mr Muhammad Suleman Chawla, SVP FPCCI; Mr Sultan Ahmed Chawla, Mr Zakaria Usman, Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, former Presidents FPCCI and Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, former SVP FPCCI are standing in honour of the National Anthem of Pakistan during the 9th Achievement Awards ceremony of FPCCI at Federation House Karachi.

 
 

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