KARACHI: The recent UBG Core Committee meeting held under the esteemed patronage of its Patron Inchief witnessed a convergence of key stakeholders from across Pakistan. The event provided an insightful platform for deliberation, where prominent members of the UBG convened to discuss and strategize the organization’s path forward.
President UBG Zubair Tufail, Secretary General Zafar Bakhtauri, Former President FPCCI Mian Muhammad Adrees, Abdul Rauf Alam, Chairman (Sindh) Khalid Tawab, Secretary General (Sindh) Hanif Gohar, Haji Afzal, Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Riazuddin Sheikh, Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Arif Yusuf Jewa, Atif Ikram Sheikh, Shabnam Zafar, Syed Zahar Ali Nasir, Amir Aata Bajwah, Ahmed Chinoy, Noman Idris Butt, Peer Nazim, Ali Husam Asghar and other leaders participated. In the meeting,
Chaired by the Patron chief, the meeting commenced with an illuminating overview of UBG’s multifaceted endeavors and its interaction with trade bodies nationwide. Zubair Tufail, President of UBG, took the opportunity to share the organization’s noteworthy accomplishments, underscoring its impact on the business landscape.
The session further marked a pivotal moment with the acceptance of the resignation of Chairman UBG, Shahzad Ali Malik, due to health reasons. The committee wholeheartedly acknowledged his dedicated service during his tenure. Resolving to uphold continuity, UBG reaffirmed its commitment to its current operational structure.
In a unanimous show of support, the committee applauded the steadfast dedication of the Patron chief and the President of UBG in fostering connections with trade bodies and their representatives. A significant resolution emerged, empowering Patron Inchief to facilitate the formation of diverse committees, including core committee, regional committees, election committee, finance committee, and more, tailored to UBG’s needs.
With the upcoming FPCCI elections on the horizon, the committee underscored the imperative for collective action to ensure a fair and lawful electoral process, free from unwarranted influence.
Delving into the economic landscape of Pakistan, the committee contemplated the prevailing challenges. It was unanimously agreed that trade bodies would be called upon to provide input and recommendations aimed at fostering economic growth and addressing issues encountered by their constituents.
As UBG emerges as a cohesive force committed to driving positive change, this gathering fortified the organization’s determination to steer through challenges while fostering economic progress. The synergy exhibited during this meeting underscores UBG’s resilience and dedication to propelling Pakistan’s economic landscape to new heights.
The committee also extended a warm welcome to the government’s decision to appoint Dr Gohar Ejaz as the caretaker Commerce Minister. With his profound understanding of the prevailing economic challenges, his appointment is poised to fortify the collaboration between the government and trade bodies in addressing the nation’s economic imperatives
President UBG Zubair Tafail while addressing the meeting said that UBG is ahead in bringing forward young business leaders. Because the youth are the future and the capital of our country and now we are giving them the responsibility to serve the business community. In the meeting, tributes were paid to late UBG leader SM Munir.
