Excise and Taxation Meeting

		1st Jan 11
		Meeting with Mr. Shamail Ahmed Khawaja,Secretary Excise and Taxation at Chamber

Secretary Excise and Taxation

1st January 11:30 Meeting with Mr. Shamail Ahmed khawaja ,Secretary Excise and Taxation

DG health visiting Chamber

10th January DG health visiting Chamber ( TENTATIVE)

SMEDA WORKSHOP

SMEDA Workshop on Customer Service Skills on 11th of January 2011

30th Dec
MEETING WITH CHAIRMEN AND VICE CHAIRMEN STANDING COMMITTEES ON 30TH OF DECEMBER 2010 AT CHAMBER		Meeting with Chairman and Vice Chairman of Standing Committees

Provincial Minister for Labor and Human Resource

Meeting with Ashraf Khan (Provincial Minister for Labor and Human Resourceovincial ) at chamber : 21st of December ,2010

MOU WITH 1122

RCCI signing MOU with 1122 on 2oth of December ,2010

Symposium

Symposium " Building effective coordination between R&D and Industry" with the collaoration of RCCI and PASTIC at chamber on 4th January,10

Minister of Women Affairs

Minister of Women Affairs Dr.Firdous Aashiq Awan visiting chamber on 3oth December,2010

RGST

President Rawalpindi Chamber Met National assembly panel yesterday December 1st,2010 and opposed RGST on the behalf of business community

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

President Karachi Chamber visited RCCI yesterday

Memorandum of Understanding with PCSIR

RCCI Planning to sign Memorandum of Understanding with PCSIR

TDAP

Workshop from TDAP in chamber to be conducted in 3rd week of December

Debate Competition ... RGST

Inter universities debate competition at RCCI ..coming soon

Eid Mubarik

president Ali Raza Saeed Shah , SVP and VP RCCI wishing Eid Mubarak to all worthy members , partners and friends .

Eid holidays

RCCI office will remain close from 17th of November to 21st of November ,2010. Office will reopen on 22nd Of November ,2010

Commissioner inland revenue

Commissioner inland revenue visiting Chamber today 11-11-2010 at 11:00 am.Hoping that business community issues and concern will be communicated to them in the best possible way .

Business academia collaboration

Office Bearers RCCI Visiting Muhammad Ali Jinnah University on November 8,2010

Indonesian Ambassador Visiting Chamber

Indonesian ambassador visiting the Rawalpindi Chamber on 1st November,2010 at 11:00 : venue : Khalid bin Waheed hall

Uk Embassy meeting

Meeting Of office bearers at Uk Embassy on Date : 2010-10-26

,International Symposium on VACUUM from Science & Technology

International Symposium on VACUUM from Science & Technology on : -11-02

,International Symposium on VACUUM from Science & Technology

International Symposium on VACUUM from Science & Technology on : -11-02

,International Symposium on VACUUM from Science & Technology

International Symposium on VACUUM from Science & Technology on : -11-02

Executive Committee meeting

RCCI 2nd Executive Committee meeting will be held on 28th Oct,2010 in Chamber

Meeting with the Chairman CDA

Meeting with the Chairman CDA,Mr. Imtiaz Inayat Ellahi at 11:00am on 21st Oct,2010

Meeting with the first Secretary (Economic ) Embassy of Japan Mr. Shimokoda

Meeting with the first Secretary (Economic ) Embassy of Japan Mr. Shimokoda in Chamber at 3:00 pm On 19th October,2010

MEETING WITH THE TEAM OF USAID IN CHAMBER AT 11:00 AM

Seminar by NPO

Seminar by NPO at Chamber will be held on 12th and 13th of October ,2010

Meeting with Secretary Industries

Meeting with Secretary Industries & Production at 11:00 AM On 8TH October,2010

MEETING WITH DGRD

Courtesy Meeting of office bearers with DGRD is held at RDA RWP

MALDIVES AMBASSADOR

Maldives Ambassador visiting the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and industry today at 2:30

NEW OFFICE BEARERS :CONGRATULATIONS!

PRESIDENT : SYED ALI RAZA SAEED SHAH
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT:MIAN ATTIQUE
VICE PRESIDENT: DR.SHIMAIL

New Office Bearers

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OFFICE BEARER OF RCCI HAS BEEN MADE TODAY BY THE ELECTION COMMISSION

Executive Committee Meetin

RCCI Executive Committee Meeting will be held on 25th September (Saturday) at 11:30 am

Meeting with the Secretary I.T.,

Chamber has organized a Meeting with the Secretary I.T., Mr. Najeeb Ullah Malik on 24th September at 10:30 am (TENTATIVE)

AGM

ON 23RD SEPTEMBER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT CHAMBER .TIME FOR THE MEETING IS 11:00 AM

Management Board of Industrial Estate

A meeting of “Management Board of Industrial Estate”will be held On 22nd September (Wednesday) at 12:30 pm

Mr. Imran Khan

1. On 21st September (Tuesday),Mr. Imran Khan Chairman, Tehreek-e-Insaf visits RCCI at 2:30 pm.

FLOOD DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Today at 11:00 am , Dr .Inam from Nowshehra will brief on flood situation and relief activities . Meeting will be held in the Chamber

Seminar on Islamic Banking by HBL

Seminar on Islamic Banking by HBL
Venue: The rawalpinbdi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Date: August 09, 2010
Timings: 10:00am

Visit to TEVTA Lahore

Visit to TEVTA Lahore
Venue: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry

RCCI

Meeting with the Deputy MD Punjab Small Industry
Venue: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Date: August 09, 2010
Timings: 10:00pm

Rawalpindi 23rd Annual Acievement Award Ceremony will held on August 07, 2010.

Rawalpindi 23rd Annual Acievement Award Ceremony will held on August 07, 2010.

business delegation to participate in Urumqi Trade Fair

RCCI planned a business delegation to participate in Urumqi Trade Fair, That will held from 1–5 September, 2010 in Urumqi China.

visit to Kohinoor Textile Mills

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry visit to Kohinoor Textile Mills On July 24, 2010.

Meeting with the High Commissioner of Srilanka

Meeting with the High Commissioner of Srilanka Timings: 11:30am Venue: Khalid Waheed Hall, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

visit to Attock Oil Refinery

Visit of The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry delegates to Attock Oil Refinery Timings:11:30

Business Delegation to Athens-Greece

RCCI planned a Business Delegation to Athens-Greece in 1st International Festival of Traditional Products 2010, will held from 2-5 December, 2010.

business delegation to explore Egypt markets

RCCI planned a business delegation to explore Egypt markets. Delegation will depart on July 25. Contact IR Dept before 10 July for details

Turkish Delegation visit to Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Visit of Turkish Delegation to Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry. date: July 28,2010 Timings: 12:00pm

INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF RESOURCE CENTER IN RCCI

INAUGURATION CEREMONY of Resource Center in Chamber at 1100 hrs on 22.7.10.Chief Guest State Minister/Chairman BOI, Mr. Salim Mandviwala.You are invited to attend the function.

Meeting with MPA ,Shehryar Riaz at RCCI

Meeting on 13.07.2010 with MPA Punjab and member of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Mr.Shehryar Riaz at11:30 am to discuss miscellaneous issues faced by the residents of Rawalpindi .

Notice for the 10th Executive Committee Meeting of the Chamber

10th "Executive Committee Meeting" will be held on Wednesday ,the 14th of July 2010 in Khalid bin Waheed hall of the Chamber.

Business Achivement Awards 2010

The annual mega event of RCCI that is " Business Achievement Awards 2010 " to be held on July 30,2010 at Jinnah Convention Centre Islamabad.

Standing Committee Meeting on Export Trade

Meeting of Standing Committee on Export Trade to be held on July 10,2010 at 2:30 pm in the premises of RCCI

Meeting with Mr.Tallat Mehmood Gondal(TMA)

Dear Sir/madam,

The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce has arranged a meeting with Mr.Tallal Mehmood Gondal,Administrator,Town Municipal Administrator Rawalpindi .The meeting will discuss problems of the business community particularly with the TMA .The program of the meeting is as under:

Day and Date: Saturday, July 10,2010
Time: 11:15 AM
Venue:Khalid bin Waheed hall

Kindly make yourself convenient to meeting

Thank you
your faithfully

Irfan Manan khan
Acting Secretary General

RCCI BUSINESS DELEGATION TO EGYPT

RCCI BUSINESS DELEGATION TO EGYPT

RCCI has planned a business delegation to explore the markets of Egypt. Delegation will depart on July 25,2010.Interested may contact International Relations Dept before July 10 ,2010.

Pillows and Quilts Producing Manufacturing Concern at Russia

A Russian Company has Approached RCCI .Their interest is as stated below:-

Pillows and Quilts Producing Manufacturing Concern at Russia

Dear Sir,

We are a manufacturing holding company based in Russia and we specialize in pillows and quilts producing.

We would appreciate it if you could do assist us in applying to a number of the manufacturers of Pakistan to invite tenders for supplying us with fabric of the following specification:

100% cotton Optical White 76x82 30/30 220cm 135 gr/m2

Contract value is to be proposed as follows:

· till the end of year 2010 – 10 x 40FT containers – 1.000.000 meters

· year 2011 – 20 x 40FT containers – 2.000.000 meters

Prompt delivery would be necessary as we have a rapid turnover.

If the prices quoted are competitive, quality up to standard and terms of delivery are favorable, we will place regular orders with the manufacture.

Tenders should be in by 15 August 2010 and will be assessed on price and suitability of fabric specification.

If manufacturers interested in our proposal can offer favorable quotations

please contact us at pn@kulinar-d.ru.

Yours sincerely,

Natalia Polishchuk

Import Manager

7th Dosti-Women Entrepreneurs Expo 2010 scheduled to be held 24-29 August 2010.‏

7th Dosti-Women Entrepreneurs Expo 2010 scheduled to be held 24-29 August 2010.

I am pleased to inform you that 7th DOSTI-Women Entrepreneur Trade Expo 2010, a joint Women Empowerment Project of Pakistan High Commission, Dhaka and WETEX Management Committee is scheduled to be held on 24th to 29th August 2010 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (old Bangladesh-China Friendship Centre) in Dhaka. It would be a good opportunity for your firm/Association members to introduce their products to such a wide variety of customers.

DOSTI-WETEX popularly known as Eid Fair, has been a regular event and own project of Pakistan High Commission since 2004. This project is running by a WETEX Management Committee. This event has gained immense popularity and looked forward to by the exhibitors as well as visitors due to its timings (Ramadan), product quality & range, short duration and most affordable prices offered by the exhibitors/entrepreneurs. It provides a unique opportunity to the women SMEs of various countries to network with each other as well as markets their products in the most effective manner. Last event was organized in August 24-29, 2009 and there were more than 100 stalls. This is increasingly popular event offers a wide range of high quality products made by Women Entrepreneurs under one roof from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and other South Asian countries. It is meant to promote entrepreneurship among women of Bangladesh.

Keeping in view of the above, there is a huge demand for stalls and the booking of the stalls is made on first come first serve basis. If you book five stalls at the expo we'll offer you one stall free, which means that you will get six stalls at BD Taka 17,500/- per stall instead of the standard price of Tk: 21,000/-. Similarly if you book ten stalls we'll give two stalls free of cost. Please see the attached Application Form and Terms & Conditions for details.

In order to get stalls in good location, please deposit the requisite amount in the WETEX account as early as possible so that booking can be confirmed. The Account Title is:

WETEX-2007 A/C No. 03700078,

Bank Alfalah Limited,

168 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-2,

Dhaka-1212. (Bangladesh).

THE LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS 10 JULY 2010.

ONLY WOMEN ARE ENTITLED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FAIR.

Best Regards,

--
SHAHID-UL-ISLAM,
Commercial Assistant,
High Commission for Pakistan,
H.# NE (C) 2, Road # 71,
Gulshan-2 (Gulshan Avenue),
Dhaka - Bangladesh
Phone: 00880-28811900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 00880-28811900 end_of_the_skype_highlighting,
PABX : 00880-28825388-89
Fax : 0088-02-8813316
Cell : 0088-01672653447 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0088-01672653447 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Email : shahid.hcp@gmail.com
Skype: shahidulislam2009

Pakistan World Trade & Expo Centre

Pakistan World Trade & Expo Centre

Ref No.DB/Ktm/2/10,

Dated the 30th June,2010.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject:- Dashain Bazar- 2010. Kathmandu. Nepal, from 17-22, Sept,2010.

We take this opportunity to inform you that Pak World Trade & Expo Centre, Islamabad . Organizing Pakistan Pavilion after success of first “Made in Pakistan “Products Exhibition. Kathmandu. Nepal. In the “Dashain Bazaar” to be held from 17^th – 22^nd Sept,2010 at, Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu –Nepal.

In order to cater every specific need as well as aspiration of our greatest festival Dashan, Direction Nepal is going to organize the Dashan Bazaar, 2010 to make Dashain celebration more joyous, comfortable and blissful. This will be a complete, one-stop shopping opportunity for everything that consumers need during the dashain season including Art, Antiques & Handicrafts, Bags, Cosmetics, Perfumes & Beauty Aids, Crystal ware sets & Wall Covering, Fashion wear & Accessories, Food and beverages, Furniture, Gifts & Novelties, Leather & Leather Products, etc.

To make this Dashain expo more and remarkable we would appreciate your Participation in this fair request to please send us your confirmation earliest but not later than 2^nd August,2010,

Warm regards,

Yours faithfully,

M.Khurshid Barlas,

Chief Executive,

Suit No.7, Warriach Plaza, I/9, Markaz, Islamabad. Pakistan.

Tel; 051-4444203, Fax No.0092-51-4440342. Cell: 0314-5268888.

EXHIBITION PACKAGE. Last Dated for stall booking. 2^nd August,2010

STALL PACKAGE:-

1- 9 Sqm Stall US $ 650/=

2- 9 Sqm Stall Corner US $ 750/=

VISA PROCESSING:-

Processing Charges Each Passport Rs. 5000/=

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VISA:-

1- Original Passport, with six months validity

2- 4 Photograph Passport size,

3- Copy of Chamber of Commerce certificate,

4- Photo copy of ID card,

CARGO PACKAGE INCLUDES:- ( Last date for Cargo 30^th August,2010)

Package cost Rs.70/= Per Kg,

1- Lahore/Karachi Airport Clearing Charges,

2- Documentation Charges,

3- Dollar difference for ‘E’ Form,

4- Air Freight Charges from Lahore/Karachi to Kathmandu,

5- Clearing Charges at Kathmandu Air port.

Custom Duty & speed money as per actual at Kathmandu Air port

NOTE:-

1- Chemical & food products for exhibition required quarantine certificate from

Government of Pakistan.

2- The Invoice & Packing list with dimension and weight of each package.

3- The Packing should be strong enough for the transportation, and each package

Not more then 25kgs.

Two Days Training Program on Project Mangement at RCCI

This program is designed for Managers ,Women Entrepreneurs,Project managers,CEO's, students and for those who are interested in learning to become effective learning managers.

Venue : Gym Khana Club ,Civil lines Rawalpindi
Date : 6&7 July,2010
Registration Fee : Rs 3000/-
Duration: Two days
Timings : 10:00 hrs to 16 hrs (inclusive lunch and refreshment)

One day Training Seminar on Branding,Marketing &Selling at Rawalpindi Chamber of Comemrce and Indsutry

This program is designed for marketing professiaonls,sales amnager,brand maangers ,women enterprenures ,managers ,students and for those who want to achieve their outcomes promptly.

Details of the program are as follows:

Venue:Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and industry ,Civil lines Rawalpindi
Date:July 1st,2010
Registration Fee : Rs 500/-
Resource person : Corporate Trainer
Timings : 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs
Duration : One day

One day Training Program On Customer service skills at Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

This program is for entrepreneurs and businessmen who intend to train their Sales Manager and front line staff for Effective Customer Service Skills.
Venue: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Date:30th June, 2010
Registration fee:Nil
Timings:10:30hrs to 16:00 hrs(Inclusive lunch and Refreshment)
Resource Person:Mr. Ashraf Chaudhry (Corporate trainer)

15th CII Chandigarh Consumer Fair- 2010. India,29th Oct to 1st Nov, 2010.

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to inform you that after Successfull participation in the last 14th Chandigarh Fair,2009. Pak World Trade & Expo Centre, Islamabad once again with the support of Islamabad and The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry is arranging Pakistan Pavilion with 75 Stall of quality products of Pakistan, large Food court and Pakistani Cultural programme will be perform daily in the 15th CII Chandigarh Fair-2010 From 29th Oct to 1st Nov, 2010.At Parade Ground, 17 Sectore, Chandigarh, India.

All the Previous exhibitions were acclaimed as fabulously events and these really boosted the image of the country as well as provided outlets for successful business transactions and for signing of bilateral protocols.

The interested companies for the participation in aforesaid fair request to please send us their confirmation earliest but not later than 31st July, 2010.

With our warm regards,

M.Khurshid Barlas,
Chief Executive,
0314-5268888.

Upcoming Workshops at RCCI

The upcoming workshops at Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the month of June-July 2010 are as follows;

• Customers Service Skills,
• Branding, Marketing and Selling
• Project Management

Chairman Standing Commitee for social services RCCI Mr.Zahid Amin died

Chairman Standing Commitee for social services RCCI Mr.Zahid Amin died.Namaz e janaza, june,23rd 2010 at 2:00pm in race course ground

workshop onlatest book keeping finance techniques and procedures

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has arranged a training workshop on modern accounting and book keeping techniques .This workshop is for managers,accountants ,entrepreneurs and those who are interested to excel in the field of of finance and accounting . The date of workshop is June 24,2010.Timing are 10:00 am to 4:30 pm . Last date of registration at RCCI is June 23,2010.

Spoken English Language Course At RCCI

RCCI has arranged a Spoken English Language Course at its premises starting from 23.06.2010. The timings of the course is from 1630 hrs to 1730 hrs, five days a week for one month duration.

Standing Committee Meeting on Hajj and Umrah

Standing Committee Meeting on Hajj and Umrah in Khalid Waleed Hall of RCCI at 1430 hrs today.

Kalabagh Dam

Kalabagh Dam

The controversy regarding the construction of Kalabagh dam has been raging on since Zia ul Haq’s period and all successive governments have failed to resolve the issue. ANP fears that the reservoir lake will submerge most of the land in the KPK province including the city of Nowshera, and the Sindhis apprehend that as lower riparian they will be deprived of their due share of water from the river Indus. Both provinces think that only Punjab will stand to gain from it. The project is neither fully abandoned nor looks to be resumed in the near future and this state of uncertainty has cost the nation heavily both in terms of time lost and the money spent on it so far. A simple technical matter has been un-necessarily turned in to a political issue. I think the politicians are not the right people to decide such technical matters and it should be left purely to the prof essionals and technical experts to do it. As a first step, therefore, let their be a series of open debates/discussions on TV between the panels of experts, the exponents and the opponents so that the entire nation becomes aware of its details thoroughly. I am sure it will help a great deal in forming a general opinion of the masses for or against it, who will then prevail upon their representatives to take the correct and agreed decision. Unfortunately, I don’t know how our politicians think that parliament can take a decision about any matter whether it falls within its purview or not. A case in point - Parliament declaring Qadiyanis as non-Muslims. A matter entirely religious that cannot and should not be decided by the count of vote. It was a matter purely for the religious scholars – I mean real scholars – to decide.

Let, therefore, the nation decide to have or not to have Kalabagh dam.

Col. Riaz Jafri (Retd)
30, Westridge-1
Rawalpindi 46000
Tel: (051) 546 3344

Meeting with Secretary Excise & Taxation which was scheduled on 7th June 2010 is Cancelled

Meeting with Secretary Excise & Taxation which was scheduled on 7th June 2010 is Cancelled

Information Resource Center at RCCI

Information Resource Center at RCCI will soon start working, carrying business books, magazines, computers, scanners, copier, phone, internet and fax facilities

Information Resource Center at RCCI will soon start working, carrying business books, magazines, computers, scanners, copier, phone, internet and fax facilities

RCCI Signed MoU with Renowned Singer Abrar Ul Haq

The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry has signed an MoU with renowned singer Mr. Abrar Ul Haq and Chairman Youth Parliament of Pakistan for the promotion of youth developmental activities in Rawalpindi city. The main clauses of MoU are as under:-
o To provide access to young people to need-based technical and vocational training in Rawalpindi district ;
o To conduct a comprehensive Situation Analysis (SA) and Training Needs Assessment (TNA) in Rawalpindi district by understanding the paucity of authentic data on subjects of relevance to youth employability;
o To develop training manuals based on the findings of Training Needs Assessment (TNA);

o To promote general awareness and understanding employability skills amongst the youth of Rawalpindi district;
o To initiate an outreach program to identify and register young people in rural communities of Rawalpindi for technical and vocational education and training;
o To establish a permanent job placement cell within Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate linkages between the trained young people and members of RCCI;
o To develop a pool of trainers to provide technical and vocational training to identified/registered young people.
o To strengthen work of youth-focused and youth-led interventions for promotion of youth entrepreneurship in Rawalpindi district;
o To encourage and support Public Private Partnership for promotion and support for youth business models in Rawalpindi district;
o To establish youth incubators within Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to provide initial support and mentorship to competent and skilled youth entrepreneurs in various sectors.
o To jointly explore possibilities of providing monetary and technical support to youth-led developmental projects at community level within Rawalpindi district.

training program for learning export procedures and export refinance

RCCI has arranged a training program for learning export procedures and export refinance system on 24.05.2010 from 1000 hrs to 1300 hrs in chamber. Participation is open for all.

Visit of Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways (PR) Humayun Rasheed to RCCI

RAWALPINDI - Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways (PR) Humayun Rasheed said that Government was making all out efforts to solve the problems of business community. Railways could turn out to be a profitable, if it won the trust of the businessmen, he further said while addressing the traders and industrialists during his visit to Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Monday.On the occasion, RCCI President, Kashif Shabbir, Senior Vice President, Syed Ali Raza, Vice President Rashid Waien and other members of RCCI were also present.While speaking, Hamayun said that owing to wrong policies and lack of facilities to the businessmen were the major causes of the Railways’ arrears. He further said that all the possible facilities would be provided to traders at the Islamabad Dry Port (IDP) and no stone would be left unturned in this regard. He ensured his full cooperation to the RCCI.Speaking on the occasion, RCCI President, Kashif Shabbir, said that train would be a cheaper way of transportation, if PR supported the local business community, it would also be beneficial for the department itselfHe said that India had a huge market for Pakistani cement industry and Pakistan could earn billion of rupees per year while enhancing train services between the two countries. He said that India placed huge demand of cement and we have enough to fulfil their orders but all was vain due to the lack of transportation services.RCCI President, Kashif Shabbir demanded of the government that all the hurdles must be resolved at earliest in this regard, so the business community might earn national exchequer.

IESCO chief promises 16 hour uninterrupted power supply to Industrial Estate

RAWALPINDI, April 22 (APP): 16 hours of uninterrupted electricity will be provided to the Industrial Estate of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and every effort would be made to supply 8 hours of continuous power to the traders, Chief Executive Officer Islamabad Electric Supply (IESCO) Javed Parvez said Thursday.
Exchanging views with the President RCCI Kashif Shabbir during his visit to the RCCI here he said that IESCO top priority was to provide maximum energy to the traders and the industrialists to enhance the business activities in the region. “Business community should support government stance to overcome the prevailing energy crisis”, he plead.
Speaking on the occasion President RCCI Kashif Shabbir applauded the step taken by the newly appointed CEO regarding the RCCI industrial estate and said that this decision will rescue the dying industry of the region.
Eighteen hours of load shedding was destroying the industry and as well as the business activities in the city. The new CEO of IESCO is a professional Engineer, having vast experience in the field and fully aware of the problems of the business community.
RCCI President said that current decision of reducing load shedding would give new life to the industry. He thanked Javed Parvez for his visit to the Chamber and assured his full cooperation to the IESCO CEO. Senior Vice President Syed Ali Raza Saeed Shah, Vice President Rashid Waien, former presidents of RCCI and members of local trade associations were also present on the occasion.

Ambassador of Czech Republic H.E. Mr. Pavol Sepelak visited RCCI on 07.04.2010

The main points of discussion are as under:
1. President RCCI briefed the Ambassador with the ongoing activities of RCCI including RCCI industrial Estate (SEZ) and Women Development Cell.
2. A business delegation of RCCI in future will be formulated for Czech Republic.
3. Dr. Shomail Arian and Raja Amir Iqbal were appointed as focal persons for future correspondence.
4. Ambassador showed great interest in the energy sector of Pakistan and invited local community for possible business ventures, the sectors may be Hydel power plants, Wind Power Plants, Solar Plants, natural gas or petroleum driven units.
5. Waste/sewerage management system was also discussed for investment in Rawalpindi city.
6. Mr. Syed Ali Raza Saeed Shah presented vote of thanks to the Chief Guest.
Important: Energy sector may be considered.
Contact: The focal persons of rcci may be contacted for further details or any correspondence with the embassy.

Seminar on Emotional Intelligence (EI)

RCCI in collobaration with NPO Pakistan has arranged a seminar on Emotional Intelligence on 14 April 2010, the session will start on 1000 hrs and will end at 1630 hrs in Khalid Waleed Hall of RCCI, Participation fee is Rs. 2000/- per head with 20 % discount for RCCI members.

RCCI Topi Rakh Exhibition

The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry is arranging a mega Exhibition in the month of May 2010, the selected venue is Topi Rakh near Ayub Park. Manufacturers and Traders from all over Pakistan will be invited to participate in the event.

Last Date of Membership Renewal

Last date of membership renewal is 31 March 2010.

Property Tax Evaluation (Cantonment Rawalpindi)

The Cantonment Board Rawalpindi has entrusted Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry by assigning authority of property tax evaluation and related problems. Any member facing problem of property tax evaluation or any other may consult Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce for assistance.

Cantonment General Hospital

Mr. Zahid Amin, Vice President Cantonment Board and Senior member of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry has taken up the responsibility of renovation and modernization of Cantonment General Hospital Rawalpindi, we appreciate your comments and support for this cause.

INTERCITY METROPOLITAN TRAIN SYSTEM FOR RAWALPINDI CITY

For the first time in the history of Rawalpindi City, RCCI has taken the initiative of developing a comprehensive metropolitan train system for Rawalpindi city, the train system will link the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and adjacent areas across the corners of metropolitan. Initially an overhead system is under consideration for which a panel of experts has started working in the premises of RCCI. In phase one a Pre-feasibility report will be developed which will later on be presented to the government functionaries for final approval. The management of RCCI is already in contact with number of government departments i.e. Pakistan Railways (PRACAS), CDA and RDA.
We welcome your suggestions and encourage you to join our team and make this dream a reality in true spirit.

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The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

In recent years, the world has been globalizing at an unprecedented pace, and the international movement of people, funds, goods, and services has grown more active. The business scene has been changing rapidly and dramatically with the globalization of the economy it is important to build a free and vital economy in which individual companies can fully demonstrate their unique strengths with mobility and a spirit of inquiry amidst today’s rapidly changing world.

The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is the oldest chamber of Pakistan established in 1952 and recognized by the Government of Pakistan in 1959. The RCCI has played extremely vital role in the development of commercial, Industrial and Economic activities in its territorial jurisdiction. The Chamber is affiliated with the federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry at the national level, which it’s self is the member of the International Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

RCCI facilitates a variety of services to the members as well as business and industrial community of the region. A fortnightly commercial News Bulletin is distributed among all members free of charge, which contains following:

• All important developments and first hand information concerning the trade, industry and economy.
• It contains the information for foreign trade opportunities on Export and Import,
fairs & exhibitions, Seminars and Training Courses.
• It includes Government rules and regulations on all aspects of trade and industry
and other related matter for the guidance of business and industrial community.

The Chamber is engaged in quite diverse activities for the promotion of foreign trade in the country. RCCI ensures it by holding meeting with foreign trade delegations. These meetings have played vital role in expanding trade and economic relations of the business and industrial community of this area.

Chamber also deals the cases to achieve an amicable settlement on disputes arising out of commercial transactions between parties. Subject to the Power and within the framework of the Chamber’s Constitution if parties are willing or agreed to abide by the judgment and decision of the arbitration committee of Chamber.

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry