Pakistan China Business Forum (PCBF) and the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industries (ICSTSI) jointly organized a grand celebration this evening on the occasion of Chinese New Year, which was attended by a distinguished Chinese delegation from China. Along with cultural festivities, important discussions were also held regarding business cooperation, bilateral trade, and mutual collaboration.
Ceremony was attended by President Muhammad Awais Satti and Vice President Sardar Zaheer Ahmed. The event was also joined by Executive Members Raheel Ahmed, Rao Muhammad Javed Akhtar, Altaf Gohar, Taimoor Abbasi (Lal Chand), and Zahid Iqbal, while Council Members Aqeel Abbasi and Imran Sukhera were also present.
Advisory Council Members Amjad Abbasi, Khurram, Rohail Butt, Sajid Iqbal, Malik Nadeem, and Rizwan Siddique also attended the ceremony and participated in the gathering.
Senior Leadership Islamabad, including Khursheed Ahmed Qureshi (President, All Pakistan Jamiat ul Quresh Meat Welfare Association), Mehboob Ahsan Malik, and Tahir Rashid, also attended the event and showed full support for strengthening Pakistan-China business relations.
Jamil Qureshi performed his duties as the Stage Secretary and actively participated in the interactive session with the Chinese delegation.
Representatives of the Pakistan China Business Forum (PCBF) were also present at the event, including Senator (R) Lt. General Qayyum (Chief Patron), Senator Bilal Ahmed Mandokhel (Patron), Sheikh Muhammad Nasir Ali (Chairman), Brigadier Sultan Satti, and Sheikh Ejaz Asghar, which further strengthened the platform for bilateral trade dialogue.
Presence of Farmer Group President Nadeem Malik also highlighted ICSTSI’s engagement with key stakeholders from the agriculture and trade sectors.
While addressing the gathering, President Muhammad Awais Satti warmly welcomed the Chinese delegation and emphasized the strong and historic relations between Pakistan and China. He said:
“Pakistan is like a second home for China. Our relationship is not only based on trade but also on friendship, trust, and mutual respect. We are committed to expanding business opportunities, promoting innovation, and building a prosperous future together. ICSTSI will continue to support our small traders, industrialists, and agricultural stakeholders in exploring new avenues of cooperation with Chinese businesses.”
He further stressed the importance of collaboration in technology, manufacturing, and services, stating that joint efforts would benefit the communities of both countries.
Event concluded with cultural performances, interactive networking sessions, and the playing of the national anthems of Pakistan and China, which further strengthened the spirit of friendship and unity.
ICSTSI and PCBF officials expressed gratitude to the visiting Chinese delegation for their participation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-China business relations and promoting mutual economic growth.