{"id":60334,"date":"2026-02-27T16:48:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=60334"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:48:44","slug":"fpcci-central-standing-committee-on-strategic-mobility-defence-affairs-trade-tourism-holds-inaugural-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/fpcci-central-standing-committee-on-strategic-mobility-defence-affairs-trade-tourism-holds-inaugural-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Strategic Mobility, Defence Affairs, Trade &#038; Tourism Holds Inaugural Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60336\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPCCI-Tourism-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPCCI-Tourism-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FPCCI-Tourism-1-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/>\nIslamabad \u2013 26 February 2026: The inaugural meeting of the FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Strategic Mobility, Defence Affairs, Trade and Tourism was successfully convened at FPCCI Capital Office, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Lt. Col. (R) Syed Irshad Hussain Shah, Convener of the Committee.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was graced by Mr. Tariq Khan Jadoon, Vice President FPCCI, as Chief Guest, and Mr. Malik Sohail Hussain, Chairman Coordination Committee FPCCI, along with distinguished members of the Committee and eminent representatives from the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (RCCI) and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (ICCI).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Vision and Mandate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks, Lt. Col. (R) Syed Irshad Hussain Shah highlighted the evolving geo-strategic and geo-economic environment and underscored the need for Pakistan\u2019s private sector to play a proactive role in strategic mobility, defence collaboration, trade expansion, and tourism integration. He emphasized that economic security and national security are increasingly interlinked, requiring structured coordination between industry, defence stakeholders, policymakers, and chambers of commerce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Convener outlined the Committee\u2019s core objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>. Promoting public-private synergy in strategic mobility and logistics infrastructure<br \/>\n. Facilitating defence-related industrial cooperation and indigenization<br \/>\n. Enhancing trade diplomacy and market diversification<br \/>\n. Positioning tourism as a pillar of economic resilience and soft power projection<br \/>\n. Strengthening inter-chamber coordination at federal and regional levels<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XO1kICQEBk\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/empowerment-of-women-is-empowerment-of-pakistan-women-day-celebration-fpcci-in-collaboration-with-copair-to-launch-1-million-women-empowerment-initiative\/\">Empowerment of Women is Empowerment of Pakistan &#8211; Women Day Celebration @ FPCCI in collaboration with COPAIR to launch 1 Million Women Empowerment Initiative<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Empowerment of Women is Empowerment of Pakistan &#8211; Women Day Celebration @ FPCCI in collaboration with COPAIR to launch 1 Million Women Empowerment Initiative&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/empowerment-of-women-is-empowerment-of-pakistan-women-day-celebration-fpcci-in-collaboration-with-copair-to-launch-1-million-women-empowerment-initiative\/embed\/#?secret=S4OeT1fZzu#?secret=XO1kICQEBk\" data-secret=\"XO1kICQEBk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address by Vice President FPCCI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Tariq Khan Jadoon appreciated the initiative of constituting this important Standing Committee and reaffirmed FPCCI\u2019s commitment to strengthening institutional mechanisms that align Pakistan\u2019s economic ambitions with strategic imperatives. He encouraged the Committee to produce actionable recommendations, policy briefs, and stakeholder engagement frameworks that can be presented at national forums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collaborative Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Malik Sohail Hussain emphasized the importance of inter-committee coordination within FPCCI to ensure harmonized policy advocacy and avoid duplication of efforts. He assured full support from the Coordination Committee to translate the Committee\u2019s proposals into implementable action plans.<\/p>\n<p>Elite members from RCCI and ICCI shared valuable insights on regional trade corridors, defence-linked industrial opportunities, and the potential of integrated tourism circuits across northern and central Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Outcomes of the Meeting | During the session, the Committee:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>. Confirmed its mandate, scope, and working framework for 2026<br \/>\n. Identified priority focus areas including strategic transport corridors, defence production partnerships, trade facilitation reforms, and tourism investment models<br \/>\n. Initiated stakeholder mapping for engagement with relevant ministries, armed forces-linked production entities, logistics operators, and provincial tourism departments<br \/>\nProposed the development of a Strategic Mobility &amp; Trade Integration Policy Paper<br \/>\n. Agreed on forming specialized working groups for Defence Industry Linkages, Trade &amp; Logistics Corridors, and Tourism &amp; Investment Promotion<\/p>\n<p><strong>Way Forward<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Convener announced that the Committee will adopt a structured quarterly roadmap, organize focused roundtables with stakeholders, and present policy recommendations to FPCCI leadership and relevant government authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding the meeting, Lt. Col. (R) Syed Irshad Hussain Shah stated:<br \/>\n\u201cPakistan stands at a critical intersection of strategic opportunity. By integrating defence, mobility, trade, and tourism under a unified economic vision, we can strengthen national resilience, enhance global competitiveness, and unlock sustainable growth. This Committee will serve as a bridge between policy, industry, and strategic institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to collaborative action, institutional coherence, and strategic foresight in advancing Pakistan\u2019s economic and national interests.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GiIqxl7md1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-january-2026\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 January 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 January 2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-january-2026\/embed\/#?secret=Bg1nS1cuUI#?secret=GiIqxl7md1\" data-secret=\"GiIqxl7md1\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Islamabad \u2013 26 February 2026: The inaugural meeting of the FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Strategic Mobility, Defence Affairs, Trade and Tourism was successfully convened at FPCCI Capital Office, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Lt. 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