The Heartbeat of Pakistan's Commerce: President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Irfan Iqbal Sheikh

Meet Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, the current President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).

A man with a vision, a passion for commerce, and an unwavering commitment to the betterment of Pakistan's business landscape. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh embodies all of these qualities and more as he takes on the role of leading one of the most influential chambers of commerce in the country.

But who is Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, and what makes him a remarkable figure in the world of business and commerce?

Irfan Iqbal Sheikh is not just a name; he's a symbol of leadership and innovation. Imagine standing on the precipice of change, looking out at a future where Pakistan's businesses thrive, its industries flourish, and its economy soars. This is the vision that President Sheikh envisions and strives to turn into reality.

Irfan Iqbal Sheikh brings with him a wealth of experience and a legacy of excellence in the business world. Think of him as a bridge between the past and the future, leveraging his rich knowledge and expertise to shape Pakistan's economic destiny.

Irfan Iqbal Sheikh is an icon of Business community. He has grown like a star on the Sky of Business horizon absolutely based on his untiring efforts and sincere vision for the business community.

Over the last decades of services for the business community, Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has been recommended by the business man Panel to represent this years’ president candidature to which Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has accepted as yet another challenge for his business community. To his name are the adventures and achievements which have no parallel so far. He has high hopes and believes this is the time to do the best for our community which needs a vibrant but very perpetual leadership skill. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has made the empire from a mole and has the strongest determination to do the same for the business Community.

Now, imagine President Sheikh as a champion of trade and commerce, advocating for policies that foster growth, empower entrepreneurs, and create opportunities. He's not just a leader; he's a catalyst for change in Pakistan's business landscape.

According to the brief profile he was the Chairman of Zubaida Group of Companies- Alfatah, Zubaida Agriculture and Dairy Farms and API Ventures (Pharmaceuticals). As a distinguished and most respected businessman of Pakistan, Mr. Irfan Iqbal managed to expand his family retail business from one flagship store to 31 multipurpose retail stores across Pakistan.

As President of Lahore Chamber and Commerce and Industries Mr Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has revamped the business proceedings of LCCI. The day he assumes office as President LCCI, since then there are numerous projects and achievements he has in his name and left the office with flying colors, Just to name following are the few of his milestones which he established during his tenure as President LCCI; helped eased the business operations during lock down; got relief in Utility bills for the business community; got the long term and short term loan scheduled and sanctioned for business community. Moreover one window facilitation centers were established at The LCCI premises; just to name a few of them; NADRA office, FBR, LESCO, PASSPORT Office, Driving License, Excise n Taxation, PRA, PESSI, WeBOC, POLICE Help desk, National Tariff Commission, PIA, MOBILINK Micro Finance Bank, and BANK of PUNJAB.

His high profile projects includes API Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Where developing a high profile project related to pharmaceuticals under the name of API Ventures Pvt. Ltd was a challenge he took up successfully. This project would help curtail the import of the basic salts used in medicines by manufacturing it locally, helping the economy and health sector of Pakistan. Another successful project was Alfatah E-Mall. This project is under construction, in the heart of the city adjacent to Hafeez centre, Gulberg Lahore. It is a 23 floors high rise building dedicated to commercial activities related to electronics e.g. computers and mobile phones, highly equipped and modernized corporate offices. Zubaida Agriculture and Dairy Farms is another venture by him. These farms spread over almost 200 acres in Bhera, Sargodha District. Currently working with a Chinese company on a joint venture bringing latest agriculture practices such as drip irrigation, vertical farming and tunnel farming to Pakistan. He is also experienced in cementing ties and boosting mutual trade that helped Pakistan to strive and establish stronger, better understanding an unflinching relationship with China, Russia and Central Asian States, in various spheres of business activities. He always worked for the export promotion and initiated several governmental level meetings to help the exporters to maintain the balance of trade in such harsh times like Corona days.

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