Rawalpindi: Newly elected President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Nosherwan Khalil Khan, has reaffirmed that resolving the issues of the business community and promoting economic activity will remain the chamber’s top priorities.Speaking during meetings with various trade delegations, he emphasized that RCCI would focus on key challenges confronting businesses, including rising production costs, enhancing export competitiveness, industrial policy reforms, and the establishment of economic and industrial zones along the Rawalpindi Ring Road.He said the chamber would actively pursue solutions to taxation-related issues, difficulties faced by businesses in complying with regulatory requirements, and concerns regarding alleged harassment by tax authorities and other government departments.Highlighting urban infrastructure and trade-related challenges, the RCCI president stressed the need for parking plazas, effective management of heavy traffic, streamlined loading and unloading arrangements, and timely transportation of goods to facilitate smooth commercial operations.
The delegations also shared proposals concerning flood-related losses suffered by traders during heavy rains and the implications of smart lockdowns on business activities. The RCCI leadership assured them that their concerns and recommendations would receive due attention.
The visiting delegations included representatives of the Furniture Association, Traders of Trunk Bazaar, and Bajaur Traders, who called on the newly elected RCCI office-bearers and congratulated them on assuming their respective positions.Senior Vice President Waseem Aslam, Vice President Ikram-ur-Rehman Abbasi, executive committee members, and former RCCI presidents were also present during the meetings.Nosherwan Khalil Khan reiterated RCCI’s commitment to maintaining close coordination with trade associations, government institutions, and relevant stakeholders to address business challenges, strengthen the local economy, and create a more conducive environment for trade and investment.
