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FPCCI
  1. To aid and stimulate the development of industry, trade, agriculture, mining, transport and allied activities such as inland and foreign trade and investment, banking, insurance, shipping, etc.
  2. To promote unanimity of thought and action and bring about balance and reconcile conflict of interests among industry and trade and develop liaison with counterpart bodies abroad
  3. To provide representation to the private sector.
Trade Promotion
FPCCI acts as a forward post of Pakistan's private sector abroad. In the first place it maintains constant liaison with the Pakistan Diplomatic and commercial missions abroad and takes special care to develop, promote and strengthen cooperation and contacts with its counterpart bodies abroad through exchange of delegations, literature, directory(ies) and business information, etc.
TCooperation Agreements
FPCCI has signed Cooperation Agreements with a number of foreign counterpart Chambers of Commerce including Japan, South Korea, France, Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Bangladesh, Hungary, Romania, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Oman, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Syria. These agreements envisage regular.exchange of data and information on trade and investment opportunities, visits of trade and investment delegations and participation in Trade Fairs and Exhibitions. With the signing of Cooperation Agreements, Joint Business Councils/Economic Cooperation Committees have been set up in FPCCI and its counterpart Chambers which keep constant liaison with each other throughout the year. They have obligation to meet alternately once a year to dispose of agreed Agenda which pre-dominantly relates to promotion of two-way trade, narrowing down trade gaps, identification of new commodities for mutual exchange, etc. The investment affairs, transfer of technology and training of personnel are the other areas normally deliberated.
TBilateral Trade Committees
A large number of Bilateral Trade and Industry Committees with several countries of the world have been set up for promotion of Trade, Joint Ventures and Economic ties with counterpart countries. These committees invite trade missions, Trade officials and diplomats of the concerned countries for exchange of views and review of difficulties in the fields of trade, joint venture, investment, etc.
Standing Committees
FPCCI has constituted a number of Standing Committees which deliberate intensively different problems and issues being confronted by the trade and industry in the country; prepares suitable pragmatic recommendations for their resolution and submit the same to the Government for consideration. These Standing Committees have been established on the important subjects of Banking, Taxation, Exports, Imports, Industry, Investment, Agriculture, Planning & Economic Affairs, Privatization, Research and Development, Ports & Shipping, Environment, Health, Transport, Labour, Tourism & many others.
Exhibitions
FPCCI also undertakes the responsibility to organize, in consultation with Export Promotion Bureau, Government of Pakistan, Pakistan's participation in international trade fairs abroad and holds single country exhibitions of Pakistani goods and services in selected countries. At home it also organizes international trade fairs (such as PITF-84) and national industrial exhibitions and fairs of Specialized single commodities.
Export Trophy Awards
To encourage export of Pakistan's goods and technical/ consultative services the FPCCI instituted export trophy awards in 1976-77. The Awards are given every year to those who excel in promoting exports of goods and services both in quantum, value and to new directions. In addition, the Federation has instituted a 'BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD' which is conferred on a Businessman/industrialist, who in the judgment of FPCCI, has made outstanding contribution to the growth of national economy. A 'PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN' Trophy is also conferred on a business house who in the judgement of FPCCI have made overall best and highest performance in exports. FPCCI has also instituted a Best Lady Exporter Gold Medal which is conferred on a lady who in the Judgement of FPCCI has made best export performance during the year.
Arbitration
FPCCI has set up an arbitration machinery under Section 12 of Trade Organizations Ordinance, 1961 to arbitrate in matters of disputes arising between Member bodies of FPCCI and its members.
Pakistan Shippers Council(PSC)
The Pakistan Shippers Council of FPCCI having the status of a Standing Committee of FPCCI works for the protection and furtherance of the interests of exporters and importers in Pakistan in relation to the transportation of goods by sea, land and air and undertakes studies on problems affecting shippers in Pakistan. PSC is affiliated to the Association of Shippers Councils of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka (ASCOBIPS), as a member.
Pakistan International Freight Forwarders Council(PIFFC)
PIFFC is another specialised agency of FPCCI functioning to safeguard the interests of Freight Forwarders who facilitate the transportation of import and export cargo of Pakistan. PIFFC is affiliated with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA).
Publications
FPCCI issues annually its Annual Report of activities carried out during the year. Besides, every year a number of reports of trade Delegations sponsored by FPCCI are released. A Souvenir on the occasion of the Export Trophy Awards ceremony is also published by FPCCI.
Trade Delegations
FPCCI sponsors general and specialized trade delegations to various destinations in the world to promote export of goods and services and to locate most competitive sources of imports to save the foreign exchange. Public sector industries and business houses representatives are also associated with such missions. Similarly, buyers and sellers missions from abroad are invited by FPCCI besides investment and joint venture delegations.
Pakistan's Trade Missions Abroad
Briefing of Pakistan's Trade Officials abroad and exchange of information, country profiles with them is the hallmark of FPCCI activities on this front. Since the economic considerations have overtaken the political considerations in the present world environment, even Ambassadors / High Commissioners and Commercial Counselors of Pakistan posted abroad visit FPCCI for individual or collective briefing on economic and trade ties / issues before taking up assignment and during the course of assignment.
International Symposia/Seminars/Workshops
Holding of International Seminars / Workshops / Symposia in cooperation with international agencies in the fields of trade, industry, joint venture, training of manpower, etc are the regular feature of the FPCCI. The programs familiarize participants from business and industry with latest market trends, state of competitiveness, trade regulations, customs procedure, duty structure, port facilities, containerization system, incentives offered by competitors, etc.
FPCCI's Operational Style
The Managing Committee which is elected every two years by the General Body representing Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Pakistan Associations of Trade and Industry is the main forum for executive and policy decisions. The Standing Committees as well as Sub-Committees deliberate intensively on subjects pertaining to their respective jurisdictions and formulate their recommendations which in turn are placed before the Managing Committee for final approval. The President of FPCCI who is elected for a period of two years is the Chief Executive and head of the institution. In consultation with the three Vice-Presidents and members of the Managing Committee and with the assistance of the permanent Secretariat headed by the Secretary General, the President conducts the affairs of the Federation.
Major Departments And Sections
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry has a job-related structure to activate the promotional activities. The following departments are working in FPCCI:
  1. Secretariat.
  2. Management Information System.
  3. Accounts.
  4. Administration.
  5. Research & Development.
  6. Stores & Supplies.
  7. Transport.
FPCCI Offices
The head office of FPCCI is based in its own building, the Federation House spread over an area of 11,666 Sq. yards, which is located in a posh locality of Karachi, Clifton, over-looking the Arabian Sea.FPCCI has a Zonal office in Lahore which mainly deals with the Provincial Governments. FPCCI has a Branch office in Islamabad to liaise with the Federal Government. FPCCI is affiliated to the following International business organizations: International Chambers of Commerce (ICC), Paris through Pakistan National Committee of ICC-PNC/ICC. The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry having its Headquarters at Karachi, Pakistan. ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry. G-77 Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Developing Countries. SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Nepal. Associations of Shippers Councils of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri-Lanka (ASCOBIPS), Bangladesh. Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CACCI).
Head Office
Federation House
Sharea Firdousi, Main Clifton
Karachi
Tel: 021-5873691,93-94
Fax: 92-21-5874332
Email: fpcci@cyber.net.pk
URL: www.fpcci.com.pk
ZONAL OFFICE:
Cantt-54810
Lahore
Tel: 042-6670970-71
Fax: 92-042-6670972
Email: fpcci@brain.net.pk
URL: Not Available
LIAISON OFFICE:
99-W (B-Side), First
Shalimar Plaza, Jinnah Avenue
P.O.Box No. 2927
Islamabad
Tel: 051-2273178-80
Fax: 051-2273177
Email: fpcci.isb@topnet.com.pk
URL: Not Available
Affiliations(Local bodies)
Affiliations(Local bodies) FPCCI has under its umbrella, 40 Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 37 all Pakistan 'A' Class Associations and 90 'B' Class Associations are representing industry, trade and service sectors.
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