It’s a matter of great pleasure and satisfaction that SCCI is achieving its objective of serving and protecting rights of the business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for its economic prosperity.
SCCI recently have successfully convinced Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and federal governments for provision of electricity to KP industries on wheeling charges, gas supply on priority to KP consumers under article-158 of the constitution, 24/7 opening of Torkham border, withdrawal of with-holding tax on filers and compensation package for losses due to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Indeed, realization of constitutional rights will help usher into era of social and economic prosperity through utilization of abundant natural resources for industrial development for the ultimate benefit of its inhabitants and by attracting invaluable foreign investment.
SCCI while keeping its tradition alive is holding Investment Opportunities Conference (IOC) for drawing attention of investors for exploitation of sectors of tourism, hydel (micro/small hydel projects with 30,000 MW potential)/solar/wind energy, mineral (marble, granite, chromite, copper etc.), gemstones (emerald, topaz, tourmaline etc.), honey (20 kinds), agri-business (tobacco, tea, olive, veggies, fruits, dates, fresh/dry fruits, medicinal plants etc.), livestock (goats, sheep, calf, birds, ostrich, poultry, fishery etc.) etc. to overcome losses of business community incurred during war against terror, disasters, refugee influx and IDPs for the last 40-years.
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The Business Facilitation Centre (BFC) was inaugurated at Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) Chamber House, marking an important step towards making business-related services more accessible and resolving the issues faced by the business community. President SCCI Junaid Altaf welcomed Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also graced by Leader Businessmen Forum Ghazanfar Bilour. The Business Facilitation Centre has been established to provide SCCI members with a centralized platform to address and facilitate their issues related to WAPDA, Sngpl Regional HQ Peshawar , NADRA Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company, Federal Board of Revenue, Wafaqi Mohtasib , Traffic Police, and other relevant departments and public-service institutions. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Senior Vice President Muhammad Naeem, Vice President Sabir Ahmad Bangash, Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan, former Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents, former Vice Presidents, Executive Committee members, and representatives of the business community. senior officials and heads of NADRA, KPEZDMC and other relevant departments, One platform. Multiple services. Greater ease for business.
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The Annual General Meeting of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) was held at Chamber House and hosted by Muqtasid Ahsan, Secretary General SCCI. Outgoing President SCCI Junaid Altaf presented an overview of his tenure, highlighting key activities, initiatives and achievements during his term. As additional business, the Election Commission announced the final results of the SCCI Elections 2026–28, while Muqtasid Ahsan, Secretary General SCCI, transacted the ordinary business of the Chamber. The newly elected President SCCI Malik Imran Ishaq unveiled his agenda, key priorities and vision for promoting trade, industry and sustainable economic growth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Leader of Businessmen Forum and former FPCCI President Mr. Ghazanfar Bilour graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The event was attended by Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, Vice President Sabir Ahmad Bangash, Newly Elected SVP Naeem Ur Rehmaan, VP Abid Parvez Awan Chairman Anjuman Tajiran Peshawar Shaukat Khan, President Anjuman Tajiran Peshawar Haji Muhammad Afzal Ashraf, former presidents, members of the Executive Committee, and a large number of representatives from the business community.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf chaired a meeting with CEO Cantonment Board Peshawar Mr. Ch Baber Hussain where key issues concerning Sadar Cantonment, including traffic management, taxation matters, maintenance and infrastructure-related concerns, were discussed in detail. The meeting also focused on addressing the challenges faced by the business community and improving coordination between the Chamber and Cantonment Board. Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem, former presidents, Executive Committee members, Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan, officials of the Cantonment Board, and SCCI members representing various business sectors attended the meeting.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf chaired a meeting with Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Tourism Mr. Malik Adeel Iqbal Director Silk Road Shehyar Khan, Director Silk Road Enterprises Sadaf Khalid Khan, and Director Silk Road Festival 2026 Mian M. Hashim Masood During the meeting, the Silk Road delegation briefed the participants on the upcoming Silk Road Festival 2026, its objectives, proposed activities, and opportunities to promote tourism, culture, trade, and investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Various proposals and suggestions were also presented to the Special Assistant Chief Minister on Tourism for further consideration and facilitation. Senior Vice President SCCI Muhammad Nadeem, Executive Committee members, president and senior vice president of Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Peshawar, representatives from the hotel and tourism sectors, and members of the business community also attended the meeting and shared their valuable suggestions regarding the promotion of tourism and business opportunities through the festival.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the northwest province of Pakistan. Its total population according to 1998 census is around 17.744 million with an average growth rate of 2.82 per cent. The economically active population ratio of the province is 19.40 per cent. The total area of the province is 74521 square kilometers excluding the tribal belt, which spreads over an area of 27220 square kilometers. There are 7 divisions, 24 districts, 59 tehsil / taluka, 7326 villages with 30 municipal committees, 13 town committees and 11 cantonments in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The tribal belt consists of 7 agencies with 42 tehsil, 2559 villages and 5 town committees. The 1998 census puts the total population of federally administered tribal area at 3.176 million. The unemployment rate of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is 26.80 per cent and if the figures of the tribal areas are taken into account, it may swell over to 30 to 35 percent. The literacy rate in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is 35.40 per cent and that of the tribal area is 17.40 per cent.
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