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October 21, 2020

PCJCCI suggested to replicate Chinese Model of Water Purification System

Lahore, October 21, 2020 (PPI-OT):Chinese model of Water Purification System should be replicated in Pakistan to reduce possibility of water borne diseases, which are troubling Pakistan’s economy up to $1.4 billion every year and are the biggest source of gastrointestinal infections.” Mr. S.M Naveed, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) stated this while speaking at Think-Tank meeting of PCJCCI.

Mr. Daud Ahmed, Senior Vice President PCJCCI, stressed that Water crisis is a global issue and now China wants to benefit world, since Pakistan faces such crisis particularly in Sindh and northern Punjab, that’s why they want to introduce such plants to Pakistan. He further added that, China’s global fresh water resources are merely 6 percent whereas they have to provide clean drinking water to 20 percent of world population. With the years of research and exploration, China has devised a water purification system that not only enabled China to meet its water need but also provided people with medically approved healthy water, he added.

Mr. Khalid Raffique Choudhry, Vice President PCJCCI, said that China has developed the products which kill deadly bacteria and viruses in parts of the developing world where access to water filtration is limited. He further added that water in Shanghai is obtained from the Huangpu River, the remaining 20% comes from the Yangtze River. Unfortunately, both are among the most polluted rivers in the world but with the help of latest technology of purification system we are combating this challenge and are willing to share it with the world.

Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General PCJCCI, said the existing framework of Pakistan’s water purification system needs to be revolutionized and such technologies will bring innovations in water facilities. He articulated that, safe water purification is really vital as water chlorination is causing more harm than tap water itself.

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October 8, 2020

PCJCCI suggested to setup Pakistan China Knowledge Portal

Lahore, October 08, 2020 (PPI-OT): Mr. S.M Naveed, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed a Pakistan-China Knowledge Portal parallel with the joint Economic Corridor for exchange of the expert knowledge between the two friendly nations. He shared this proposal on Thursday during a think tank session at the PCJCCI premises, which was also attended by Mr. Daud Ahmed, Senior Vice President, Mr. Khalid Raffique Chaudhry, Vice President, Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General and a number of the Executive Committee Members of PCJCCI.

Mr. S. M. Naveed said that Chinese research and knowledge could highly be useful in the economic and social stability of Pakistan. Research and Experience based knowledge could be used to enhance and flourish the economic growth worldwide. Mr. Daud Ahmed, Senior Vice President PCJCCI stressed that, shared knowledge in areas of expertise such as products, services, research and innovation, infrastructure, digital technology, social and cultural studies would uphold the One Region, One Corridor Strategy of both countries. He pointed that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), could be regarded as the foundation of this Knowledge Portal that would highlight the areas in which Pakistan-China Knowledge collaboration would be significant.

Mr. Khalid Raffique Chaudhary, Vice President PCJCCI, said that “The Knowledge Portal” would be a home enviable assets and many strong areas of talent and workforce development. The Knowledge Portal is aptly named for various reasons that are intended to help the region expand having a world-class talent development system to match its industries, colleges, universities, companies and hospitals, he added.

Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General PCJCCI added that, if increased contemporary knowledge collaborations, scaled program implementation, and expanded resources can be combined together, the Knowledge Portal has the building blocks to achieve an ambitious vision for talent and workforce development where; Talent is created, attracted and retained at competitive levels with other leading regions.

September 30, 2020

Mr. S.M Naveed has been elected as President of Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Lahore, September 30, 2020 (PPI-OT): The renowned business leader Mr. S.M Naveed, Director DIN Textile Mills Ltd has been elected unopposed as President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI). Whereas Mr. Daud Ahmed and Mr. Khalid Raffique have been elected Senior Vice President and Vice President respectively. It was announced by the Election Commissioner at 6th Annual General Meeting of the PCJCCI held with the Outgoing President Mr. Zarak Khan and Senior Vice President Mr. Moazzam Ghurki in chair.

According to the election results for the year 2020-2021, the Executive Committee Members include Mr. Wang Zihai of Wow Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd and Mr. Zaki Aijaz of Roshan Packages Ltd. Mr. S.M Naveed, in his address, acknowledged the massive positive developments undergone in the president-ship of Mr. Zarak Khan. “It is due to the capable leadership of Mr. Zarak Khan that today PCJCCI has achieved high targets and now heading towards the bigger goals despite of Covid19.” Mr. S.M Naveed, strongly affirmed that due to his prominent position in the business community, he will utilize all his business relations and expertise for the progress of the chamber. He reiterated that he will represent PCJCCI in all business gatherings, forums and associations for promoting the cause of PCJCCI.

Mr. Daud Ahmed, Senior Vice President PCJCCI and Mr, Khalid Raffique, Vice President PCJCCI assured to continue the journey of service in the same pace as set by the outgoing president. It will rather, be raised up to the maximum level, they said and expressed determination to make the PCJCCI as a strong bridge for creating Special Economic Zones in Pakistan under next phase of CPEC. Earlier, the outgoing office bearers and Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, the Secretary General of PCJCCI, expressed warm wishes to the new president and EC members.

September 21, 2020

1st wave dealt heavy blow to business operations of Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises: Zarak Khan

Lahore, September 21, 2020 (PPI-OT): While the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is still a danger due to the 2nd wave, whereas the 1st wave has dealt a heavy blow to business operations of Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises, there is a dire need to brainstorm for the sustainability of economic growth. It was stated by Mr. Zarak Khan, President Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) during a panel discussion “Development strategies to sustain growth” held today at the PCJCCI premises.

Mr. Zarak Khan, President PCJCCI informed that Mr. Zarak Khan, President PCJCCI added, China is now 40-50 percent fully digitalized, we can also achieve this goal for the country’s economic recovery and development. He said, “As we all are aware that traditional offline businesses stagnant and online business activities flourishing in the pandemic era, we should speed up our SMEs are to digital transformation in an effort to adapt to the “new normal”. Covid-19 is a global public health crisis which has hit the fast-forward button for smaller and medium businesses, he said adding that our country should embrace digital changes that are crucial for the long-term development of every sort of business, as we have no idea regarding the upcoming crisis of 2nd wave of Covid-19.

Mr. Moazzam Ghurki, Senior Vice President PCJCCI said that, we are making efforts to promote research and development in the field of digitalization. For instance, Traditional business models in the apparel industry have customers buy clothes that are produced. If we use digital tools to help us with R and D, we can change that model and produce clothes based on the needs and preferences of customers. This way, the problem of excess inventory can be eased. He further added, that we should adopt contemporary techniques and ideas for the sustainable growth of economy.

Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General PCJCCI said that Chinese companies were enable to generate 70 percent of the revenue of a year; about 300 million yuan ($43.8 million) in a month during the 1st wave of the pandemic. We, too, should learn from their ideas and modern technology adopted by China in this regard, he said and adding that the South China metropolis, which is known for its private sector vitality, is home to more than 2.15 million SMEs, which account for over 99 percent of its total economy. He urged to equip Pakistani SMEs with the same level of digitalization in our business operations that will minimize the negative impact of any pandemic like Covid-19 or epidemic like Dengue in Pakistan.

September 17, 2020

President PCJCCI emphasizes need to have regular monthly meetings, inviting all stakeholders, to fast track the progress on Rashakhai Special Economic Zone

Lahore, September 17, 2020 (PPI-OT): Mr. Zarak Khan, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry has emphasized the need to have regular monthly meetings, inviting all stakeholders, to fast track the progress on Rashakhai Special Economic Zone (RSEZ). Addressing an Economic Review meeting of his chamber today he said that establishment of Rashakai Special Economic Zone will play a pivotal role in Pakistan’s Economic Growth and will provide job opportunities for the people of remote areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting was also attended by Senior Vice President Mr. Moazzam Ghurki, Secretary General Salahuddin Hanif and a number of the Executive Members of PCJCCI.

PCJCCI Chief appreciated the government to take practical initiatives to promote industrial investment in the country under CPEC in collaboration with China. He articulated that Rashakai Economic Zone (REZ) will serve as a bridging-post in northern areas of KPK and the Afghan Border. This project will also serve as a “Hub” for escalating the people to people trade relations in the region, he said adding that the location of this project is commendable as it will open up new vistas of development in marble processing, furniture, pharmaceuticals and many other sectors.

He pointed out that PCJCCI had always stressing upon the regional connectivity and bilateral trade among the friendly neighbours in the region and will now provide maximum support in making Rashakai Special Economic Zone (REZ) a success. The industries related to Fruit, Food, Packaging, Textile, Stitching, Knitting from China will, too, help in introducing and practicing the new contemporary techniques and innovative ideas in the area, PCJCCI President said.

Mr. Moazzam Ghurki, Senior Vice President PCJCCI said that, CPEC is one of the greatest agreements of Pakistan and such stratagems of “economic zones will lead to a prosperous and industrial Pakistan”. This new agreement will help in socioeconomic development of KPK with focus on ensuring participation of local people in all the development projects, he added.

Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General PCJCCI said that, this agreement had provided the road map for the establishment of such a multipurpose economic zone in tripartite collaboration of the federal and provincial governments and the developers’ community of the region that will definitely help achieving the desired success of REZ operations.

September 11, 2020

Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed to set up a ‘Mineral Development Bank’

Lahore, September 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed to set up a “Mineral Development Bank” supported to explore potential of marble and granite sector at optimal level. Mr. Zarak Khan, President PCJCCI proposed this idea while addressing the think tank session held here today to review ways and means to resolve the issues confronting by the marble industry. He said that, Pakistan is the 6th largest mineral extractor of marble and granite and has a place on world mining map.

Pakistan has enormous potential to promote exports of marble products as it possess huge marble and granite reserves of around 400 million tones and 65 varieties of marble and granite stones. He further added that, currently global market for marble and granite is estimated at around US 62 billion dollars but Pakistan’s share is below one percent which should serve as a conduit of prosperity and it is a cause of concern for the policymakers.

Mr. Zarak Khan said that China is the major importer of marble of Pakistan with a share of almost 85 percent. China is enthusiastically interested in local marbles and establishing joint ventures with Pakistan’s marble exporters but has been demoralized due to some security reasons and deteriorating law and order situation.

President PCJCCI said that marble industry has the potential to become backbone of the economy and promote more exports than the share of textile products in case the government extend required support. He urged the government to address the marble industry issues on priority basis, whose exports can well go up to over US 200 million dollars per year.

He suggested that the government should open a mineral development bank for the marble and stone sector. The high electricity cost, use of obsolete mining techniques, lack of financing facility, and processing units, law and order issues in major mining areas, inconsistent power supply, insufficient infrastructure from mines to ports, lack of value addition, improper transportation facilities and supply chain problems are the major hurdles holding back this industry from full growth potential.

Mr. Moazzam Ghurki, stressed upon the need for public-private sector partnership for the development in this sector. He suggested taking marble industrialists on board in the policymaking process to frame such policies that could boost the industry. The government must improve the power infrastructure, water, sewage and road networks. It should also ensure soft loans to the potential investors to enable them get modern quarrying machinery. It should also help to establish training centers for workforce and a safe and healthy environment, he added.

Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General PCJCCI said that the conventional method of blasting should be changed with the modern and latest machinery on rental basis for extracting marble. The standard wastage in the world is 45 percent for the marble sector but in Pakistan 85 percent marble is destroyed due to the blasting technique. With the use of technology and innovation we can even utilize the marble powder for building blocks.

September 3, 2020

PCJCCI suggested “Energy Democracy” to overcome the crisis of Electricity

Lahore, September 03, 2020 (PPI-OT): Mr. Zarak Khan President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed the concept of “Energy Democracy” in the country, which can be implemented by creating Private-Public Partnership’s Consortiums to overcome the exceeding energy crisis in Pakistan. The concept was discussed today at a meeting of PCJCCI’s Think Tank” in participation with Mr. Moazzam Ghurki, Senior Vice President, Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General and a number of the Executive Members.

The President PCJCCI hoped that, introducing energy democracy in Pakistan, the government can ensure efficiency, investment, and reduced tariffs to resolve energy crisis. He said that Pakistan can conduct participatory forms of decision enabling people to get involved in the energy democracy projects to ensure public ownership also in distribution of energy.

He informed that World had built 45,000 large dams so far while Pakistan had built only two large dams with 7% of world’s irrigated area, which shows the criminal neglect in safeguarding the life-giving waters. He said that currently China’s installed capacity of electricity generation is among the highest i.e. 1,260 million GW, whereas Pakistan has an installed capacity of 22, 143 MW but it produces only 11,000 MW due to line losses, delayed payments, line rents and poor maintenance of the Hydro machinery.

On this occasion, Mr. Moazzam Ghurki, Senior Vice President PCJCCI pointed out that if Pakistan is to develop at a faster pace to attain 7 to 8 percent GDP growth, then it is imperative to address its energy needs. Pakistan is currently short of energy between 5,000 to 8,000 MW, therefore like many developed countries Pakistan should establish energy suppliers owned by the public on local, regional and cooperative basis.

Mr. Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General PCJCCI said that if the energy democracy idea is implemented, the companies which are not wholly driven by profit will abstain from trickery, attract investment, infuse confidence, offer fair and simple energy tariffs and would further help those who are least able to pay bills and reinvest major portion of profits back into the local communities.