Asian Business Chamber celebrates spirit of Pakistan

The Asian Business Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Pakistani spirt during a networking event formed as part of a national celebration.

The event - The Spirit of Pakistan: A land of Opportunities – took place at Chamber HQ yesterday with the attendance of 50 delegates.

The delegates were welcomed by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce president Nasir Awan, who also sponsored the event.

Nasir gave an overview of GBCC activities to the delegates. He said: “It has been my mission to strengthen the regions international ties.

“During my time as GBCC president, I have organised three business delegations to Pakistan. These meetings with government and private bodies have been immense.

“Pakistan is also a key part of the fabric of the region. Their contribution to the economy is immense with 200,000 business in the region and strong trade relations with West Midlands.”

High profile delegates of the event included Consulate of Pakistan Birmingham consul general Fahad Amjad, Head of Chancery Bukhtawar Mir, councillor Waseem Zaffar, and Owais Hussain, Pakistan's Trade and Investment Attaché to United Kingdom and Ireland.

Fahad Amjad said: “It is an honour to represent the Consulate of Pakistan Birmingham at this event.

“We hope businesses understand the potential Pakistan has and we look forward to growing connections with Greater Birmingham business community.”

Owais Hussain gave a presentation on Pakistan’s state of trade.

He said: “Pakistan’s  exports has risen seven by per cent while imports from UK has dropped by five per cent.

“The major export commodities of Pakistan are textiles and cereals while the highest import is for petroleum.

“Pakistan’s focus is shifting from weathering global volatility to enabling trade, investment, and services growth — with digital platforms like the Pakistan Single Window and Raast transforming efficiency, sustainability gains boosting export appeal, and a rising middle class driving demand in tourism and hospitality.”

Pictured from left to right: ABCC director Anjum Khan, Bukhtawar Mir, Fahad Amjad, Nasir Awan, Owain Hussain, and Waseem Zaffar