LAHORE: Vice President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mian Anjum Nisar, has successfully completed his tenure, after which all office bearers of the organization have been reshuffled. Under the new setup, the President of SAARC Chamber will be from Nepal, while Pakistan’s Atif Ikram Sheikh has been elected as Vice President.
A grand ceremony was held on this occasion, attended by prominent members of the business community, officials, and representatives from different countries. During the event, the 20-storey modern and impressive SAARC Chamber Headquarters building in Islamabad was formally inaugurated. The project, completed under the leadership of Mian Anjum Nisar, is being termed a historic achievement and a great honor for Pakistan. Business leaders from SAARC countries appreciated this effort and called it an important step towards enhancing regional trade links.
President Lahore Chamber, Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, paid rich tribute to Mian Anjum Nisar, stating that during his tenure as Vice President, he played a significant role in promoting trade cooperation, coordination, and protecting the interests of the business community across the SAARC region. Under his leadership, not only did the organization become more active, but Pakistan’s positive image was also strengthened.
He further said that Mian Anjum Nisar made strong efforts to enhance regional business connections, promote policy dialogue, and effectively raise the voice of the private sector, which are highly commendable.
Meanwhile, circles associated with FPCCI and the Businessmen Panel (BMP) also termed his achievements a matter of pride for Pakistan’s business community, adding that under his leadership, the country’s stature has risen globally and it marks another major addition to BMP’s accomplishments.
At the end of the ceremony, best wishes were expressed for the new leadership, with hope that the SAARC Chamber will continue to play a key role in promoting economic growth and regional cooperation in the future.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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