PESHAWAR
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Fazal Moqeem Khan called for full adherence with international compliance and regulations to enhance Pakistan’s export across the world.
The SCCI chief called for promoting sustainable, responsible, and competitive economic growth.
Moqeem Khan stated that compliance is not just a government mandate—it is a shared responsibility between the public and private sectors,” he said.
It is essential to create a discrimination-free, ethically sound, and globally respected business ecosystem, he asserted.
Fazal Moqeem Khan was speaking during a training and consultative session regarding compliance of Regulations and Standards of International Business organized by Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with National Compliance Centre (NCC), Ministry of Commerce here at the chamber house on Saturday.
The session focused on aligning with international trade standards and fostering global partnerships, which attended by SCCI senior vice president Abdul Jalil Jan, members of the executive committee Sabir Ahmad Bangash, Saifullah Khan, former president Malik Zahid, Rashid Iqbal Siddiqui, Ms Qurtul Ain, Secretary General SCCI Muqtasid Ahsan, representative of Smeda, traders, industrialists and exporters and importers.
The chamber president praised the Ministry of Commerce for the establishment of NCC, calling it a landmark initiative that institutionalizes a compliance culture in Pakistan.
He emphasized that in today’s interconnected economy, international compliance is vital for gaining access to global markets, building trust, and ensuring long-term growth.
The SCCI chief appreciated the NCC for conducting such an informative session for the business community and expressed hope that traders will learn many things regarding global compliance and regulations that would help to improve Pakistan’s export across the world.
Earlier, in his multimedia presentation, Dr. Nabeel Amin, Head of Compliance at the National Compliance Centre, and Thematic Expert OSH Asmatullah Khan briefed comprehensively participants on the NCC’s roadmap and emphasized the pivotal role of Chambers of Commerce, trade associations, industry stakeholders, and SMEs in fostering a compliance-oriented business environment.
Speakers highlighting NCC efforts to implement emerging compliance mechanisms, including the ESG framework, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards, and the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
These initiatives aim to equip Pakistani exporters with the tools needed to meet international sustainability benchmarks.
