LCCI, Hounslow CCI sign MoU
July 4, 2021
LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Hounslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UK have inked a memorandum of understanding to increase cooperation towards improving trade and economic activities between Pakistan and United Kingdom.
LCCI President Mian Tariq Misbah and Hounslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Christopher Durkin signed the MoU.
The MoU aims at increasing trade and investment opportunities for the members of both LCCI and Hounslow CCI. Misbah said both countries are maintaining the level of two way trade well over $2 billion. In 2020, the bilateral trade volume stood at $2.34 billion. Pakistan’s exports to UK are around $1.73 billion, while our imports from UK are $611 million. Durkin said the London borough of Hounslow has a business community in excess of some 18,000 companies that reflect all aspects of that diversity. Hounslow CCI Managing Director Alan Rides said that London city
Women s role in tourism stressed
July 4, 2021
LAHORE: Pakistan can boost its tourism industry by encouraging women entrepreneurs to pioneer hospitality startups because they are naturally disposed to it, industry officials said on Saturday.
Views to this effect were voiced during a seminar on âTourism as an Industry for Women Entrepreneursâ at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Governor Punjabâs wife Begum Parveen Sarwar speaking as chief guest said all segments of society should support women so that they could get a better standard.
Women should be encouraged to take part in trade and economic activities, she said adding that âwomen are an integral part of society and no society can develop without active participation of womenâ.
Technology firm receives President IT Award
July 4, 2021
Islamabad: A global leader in next-generation technology and outsourcing services, Abacus Consulting, received the prestigious President IT Award in recognition of its efforts for digital innovation and contribution to the country’s economy. In the ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce (LCCI), the firm was honored for demonstrating excellence in Information Technology and digital transformation.
The award was presented by President Dr. Arif Alvi.
LCCI President Mian Tariq Misbah congratulated the winners of the first edition of the LCCI IT Awards for their excellence in providing outstanding services to both domestic and international clients for winning laurels for the country in these challenging economic times.
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June 30, 2021
A global leader in next-generation technology and outsourcing services, Abacus Consulting, today announced it has received the prestigious President IT Award. The award recognizes Abacus Consulting’s relentless commitment to digital innovation and contribution to the country’s economy. In the ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce (LCCI), the firm was honored for demonstrating excellence in Information Technology and digital transformation.
“I’m extremely grateful to His Excellency, Dr. Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries for this recognition. This award is a testament to our innovation in providing top of the line technology solutions for our clients worldwide.’ said Fatima Asad-Said, CEO of Abacus Consulting. “We appreciate and are excited to witness the investments by the Government of Pakistan in the ICT sector. As one of the top technology companies, we alre