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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President SCCI Junaid Altaf attended the 23rd Pharma Asia International Exhibition 2025 in Karachi as Chief Guest, where he visited various stalls, appreciated industry innovations, and distributed shields among participants for their remarkable contributions to Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector. The engagement highlighted the strategic role of pharma exports, technological advancement, and industry collaboration in shaping the future of healthcare and economic growth.
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Senior Vice President Muhammad Nadeem chaired a session at the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development - ICCD to discuss the upcoming Sustainable Tourism Forum & Expo (STFE). ICCD’s Director of Events Management and Grants Associate – International Relations briefed participants on the second edition of STFE, themed “Transforming Tourism for Community Development.” The event is scheduled to be held in January 2026 in Karachi, focusing on key tourism challenges and strengthening collaboration through B2B meetings. Former Senior Vice President, Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan, and participants from the business community also attended the session.
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President SCCI, Junaid Altaf, attended the consultative session on the SME Development Program to discuss strategies for supporting small and medium enterprises. Former Vice President and Executive Committee members, official from TDAP and SMEDA also participated, contributing their insights and expertise to the session.
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President SCCI Junaid Altaf, accompanied by leader Businessmen Forum Ghazanfar Bilour, held a highly important and detailed with Federal Minister Haroon Akhtar. former President and Executive Committee Member also Attended the meeting.. During the comprehensive discussion, President SCCI Junaid Altaf briefed the Federal Minister on the skilled workforce of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as key sectors including gems, mines & minerals, pharmaceuticals, furniture, and marble. He also discussed the establishment of a modern Pharma Park on the model of Uzbekistan. Federal Minister Haroon Akhtar attentively listened to all points and provided detailed and satisfactory responses to the President’s questions. He also announced his planned visit to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, meetings with representatives of local industries, and assured that SCCI would be given top priority in all upcoming policies and engagements.
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.
