FPCCI president leads trade delegation to UK for Commonwealth programme

KARACHI: President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh is leading a Pakistani trade delegation to the UK to participate in a Commonwealth business programme on April7-8. The strategic move aims to capitalise on the vast opportunities offered by the Commonwealth, which comprises 56 countries with a combined GDP of over $13 trillion.

Sheikh will speak at a key roundtable titled ‘Standards and Regulation: Creating Competitive and Dynamic Regulatory Environments to Drive Growth’. The FPCCI delegation will engage with British businesses, investors and government officials to explore avenues for bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation. The visit is expected to strengthen Pakistan’s trade relations with the UK and other Commonwealth nations.

During the visit, the FPCCI president will hold meetings with the West London Chamber of Commerce, the Pakistan-British Business Council, Sardar Shafquat (president of the UK–Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry -- UKPCCI), and Atta Haq (chairperson of the UK-Pakistan Business Council -- UKPBC).

Sheikh will also visit the Pakistan High Commission, where he will highlight Pakistan’s business potential -- particularly in key sectors such as agribusiness, energy and renewables, green logistics, pharmaceuticals, information technology, digital services and textiles.

The FPCCI delegation will showcase Pakistan’s competitive advantages, including its strategic location, skilled workforce, and business-friendly policies. The visit is expected to attract British investment, boost bilateral trade and foster deeper economic cooperation between the two countries.