KARACHI: The Core Committee of the United Business Group (UBG) Southern Zone has formally and unanimously approved the nomination of prominent business leader S. M. Tanveer for the office of President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in the upcoming general elections.
During the southern zone core committee session, house members expressed complete confidence in Tanveer’s vision, hardworking, integrity, and decisive leadership. Prominent figures including Khalid Tawab, Mian Zahid Hussain, Mir Allauddin Marri, Umer Rehan, Mazhar Nasir, Hanif Gohar, Ikam Rajput, and Ahmed Chinoy addressed the meeting, reiterating their steadfast trust in the ability of S. M. Tanveer to effectively lead the country’s Apix business institution.
Addressing the core committee, S. M. Tanveer extended his heartiest gratitude to the Southern Zone leadership and members for trusting him with the nomination for the apex body’s top office.
“Over the past many years specially the last three years, under the President ship of Atif Ikram Sheikh the United Business Group has worked tirelessly in the broader interest of the business community, earning the trust and confidence of a vast majority of trade bodies across the country,” stated S. M. Tanveer. “Having travelled extensively throughout Pakistan, I have made every possible effort to understand and resolve the issues facing our industrial and commercial sectors. If elected in-sha’Allah, I will continue to passionately advocate for the business community and drive economic progress.”
The UBG leadership present at the occasion expressed strong optimism for the upcoming elections, highlighting that the group’s ongoing commitment to economic stability and business advocacy remains its top priority.
Zubair Tufail President UBG, Khalid Tawab, Mian Zahid Hussain, Ahmed Chinoy and many others present at the occasion and congratulated S.M. Tanvir for his nomination and hope that he will serve the nation after the holding of the highest office of the Apex body.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026