Press Release
KARACHI: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated at Federation House in Karachi with national pride and enthusiasm, bringing together senior business leaders, industrialists, exporters, investors and members of the wider business community.
The event was led by Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, senior vice-president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and chairman of BMPP. The gathering marked the national day with a strong emphasis on patriotism and the contribution of the business community to Pakistan’s economic development.
Vice Admiral Faisal Amin, HI (M), Commander Coast of the Pakistan Navy, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Brigadier Yaqoob Awan, Director ISPR Sindh, was the guest of honour.
Senior business leaders and philanthropists also attended the event. They included Bashir Janmohammed, Aqeel Kareem Dhedhi and Hamza Tabani. Prof Dr Tariq Rafi, chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission, was also among the distinguished guests.
The ceremony was attended by FPCCI vice-presidents Asif Inam, Aman Paracha and Asif Sakhi. Former FPCCI president Zubair Tufail and former senior vice-president Khalid Tawab were also present.
Former FPCCI vice-president Shabbir Mansha, PTA chairman Danish Aman, founder of the Malir Women Chamber Nazli Abid and founder of the Korangi Women Chamber Sahibzadi Maheen Khan attended the gathering.
Senior philanthropist Siddique Sheikh, founder of the South Women Chamber Farida Qureshi and Shahid Ali Khan were also among the participants.
The presence of senior naval and civil representatives alongside business leaders also reflected the importance attached to cooperation between national institutions and the private sector. The event was held in an atmosphere of national pride as Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day.
