Karachi, August 5, 2023 – Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, achieved a significant milestone on Saturday by laying the foundation of the FPCCI Tower, a monumental project that promises to elevate Pakistan’s economic landscape.
The ceremony took place during his visit to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the country’s apex trade body.
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The FPCCI Tower project holds great importance for Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as it reflects the realization of the vision set forth by his late mother and two-time Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. Expressing profound satisfaction, the foreign minister emphasized that this tower will serve as a pivotal platform to propel Pakistan towards a high-growth trajectory. By enabling the business, industry, and trade community to reach their full potential, the FPCCI Tower aims to foster economic development on a grand scale.
During the inauguration, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari pledged his support for the infrastructure development of the project through a public-private partnership mechanism. He highlighted the remarkable progress achieved in the recent past through such partnerships, which have contributed significantly to the well-being of the country, especially the province of Sindh.
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The foreign minister further extended an invitation to an FPCCI delegation to Bilawal House, where they will engage in discussions on critical issues affecting Pakistan’s economy. These discussions will cover topics such as exports, industry, the cost of doing business, interest rates, inflation, and the overall slowed-down economic growth rate of the country.
Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, the President of FPCCI, expressed immense pride in witnessing this historic event, viewing it as a turning point in Pakistan’s economic history. He believes that the FPCCI Tower will play a crucial role in supporting future governments’ efforts to boost exports, promote industrialization, achieve import substitution, establish international trade relations, and drive sustainable economic growth for future generations.
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Highlighting the significance of the project during his tenure as President of FPCCI, Sheikh expressed his desire to see the FPCCI Tower completed in the shortest possible time. He envisions it becoming the nerve center for trade, industrial, commercial, and economic activities, benefiting the entire nation.
Prominent leaders in the business community also voiced their confidence in Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s leadership. Mian Anjum Nisar, former President of FPCCI, praised the young and energetic foreign minister’s proactive role in Pakistan’s progress within just 15 months. Meanwhile, Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, the immediate past President of FPCCI, believes that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will assume even greater responsibilities in the years to come. He also highlighted the need to involve the private sector more actively in the recently formed investment council.
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Suleman Chawla, the Senior Vice President of FPCCI, expressed satisfaction in overcoming all legal and regulatory hurdles in the construction of the landmark FPCCI Tower. He acknowledged the collective and selfless efforts of Pakistan’s trade leaders in ensuring the project’s smooth progress.
With the foundation of the FPCCI Tower laid, Pakistan takes a giant step towards fostering economic growth, boosting trade relations, and promoting industry and business development. As the project moves forward, all eyes will be on the vision of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who aspires to create a legacy of economic prosperity for the nation.
