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eudnIstryUK-Pakis&tancermmU KoCPofCreC IbamChUK Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UKPCCI)47-49 Premier Business Centre, Park Royal Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7LQWebsite: www.ukpcci.com Email: info@ukpcci.com

ActivitiesThe Chamber arranges frequent networking/training events for the facilitation of members, holdsfunctions in honour of visiting delegations with the aim to provide a platform for interacting andnetworking with the Pakistan business community.Besides carrying out trade and investment activities, Chamber is also very active in philanthropicwork especially with reference to Pakistan. With the active assistance of its Directors, Chamberraised funds for rehabilitation and reconstruction work in flood affected area of Pakistan. In 2005earthquake in Azad Kashmir, Chamber also raised substantial funds for affected people.Benefits for becoming member of the ChamberFollowing benefits and facilities are available for the members of the Chamber.Benefits in UK1. Participation in UKPCCI networking events.2. Access to the database of UKPCCI for business promotion.3. Mutual cooperation amongst the members for provision of services i.e. accountancy, law,marketing, insurance, business development, retail, hospitality etc. on discounted rates.4. Opportunity to learn from seminars, lecturers, workshops conducted by UKPCCI on varietyof subject i.e. property, food, immigration, legislation, economy, politics etc.5. Participation in annual dinners and conferences of the Chamber6. Interation with business/government delegation visiting UK from Pakistan.7. Getting priority for having visa, passport, NICOP and other documents with the mutualcooperation and understanding of Pakistan High Commission.Benefits in Pakistan1. Introduction to all Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Pakistan2. Referral of business in UK from Pakistani chambers3. Participation in business exhibitions like Annual Expos of Trade Development Authority ofPakistan (TDAP).4. Networking with TDAP, Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and Board ofInvestment for establishing business and its promotion.5. Logistic support for UK Businesses for setting up business i.e. company registration, bankaccounts and other professional services like business planning, accountancy, law etc.How to become member of the ChamberIf you are a businessman/professional and want to be heard and your ideas are shared, join theUKPCCI. Membership of the Chamber is open to all businessmen/professional, just by filling a form,available on our website www.ukpcci.com, and depositing the annual membership fee i.e. Corporate membership (More than 10 Employees) £250.00 Corporate Membership (Less than 10 Employees) £100.00 Individual Full Membership £75.00

Board of Directors of UKPCCI01. Razi Khan, President02. Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, Chariman03. Abdul Majeed Shaheen, Vice President04. Kamran Khan, General Secretary05. Tanveer Chaudhary, Joint Secretary06. Ch. M. Sadeeq, Treasurer07. Syed Qamar Raza, Director08. Naheed Randhawa, Director09. Afzaal Bhatti, Director10. Najib Khan, Director11. Shahid Mirza, Director12. Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Director13. Shahbaz A. Cheema, Director14. Nazar Khan Lodhi, Director15. Chaudhary Mumtaz, Director16. Waqar Anwar Raja, Company SecretaryMessage from the President of UKPCCIAs President, I am very pleased to welcome you to the UK-Pakistan Chamber of Commerceand Industry (UKPCCI), the elected body of British Pakistani businesspersons andprofessionals. The UKPCCI operates in the UK for the benefit of high numbers ofbusinesspersons of Pakistani origin, who benefit from the promotion and networkingopportunities that we make available for them. There are numerous seminars, symposiumsand other events which provide excellent prospects to UKPCCI members, who can thusexpand their business horizons. In the UK, we are connected with UK Trade Investment,London Chamber of Commerce, London Stock Exchange, Pakistan High Commission as wellas other chambers and organisations; while in Pakistan we remain in contact with Board ofInvestment (BoI), Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Ministry of Commerce,Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCC&I) as well as regionalchambers. This contributes immensely towards boosting trade and investment, and aids Razi Khanin resolving trade and investment problems of our members.Our members are also actively involved in philanthropic activities in Pakistan. From building 120 houses in floodridden villages of Khyber Pakhtunkhwah to donating Haemotology Analyzers to Government of the Punjab fortreatment of dengue fever, we are always at the forefront to help our devastated brethren back home.Please come forward and join us to explore new opportunities and establish strong trade links between the UK andPakistan.Message from the General Secretary of UKPCCIIt is with great pleasure that I invite you to join the United Kingdom-Pakistan Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (UKPCCI). Businesses run by British Pakistanis are the backbone of thisorganisation. Many businesses do not realise the ease with which they can become part of theUKPCCI, benefit from networking opportunities in the UK, Pakistan and other countries, andoverall enjoy being in the limelight at our frequently held events, attended by importantpersonnel from highly reputed private and public organisations of the UK and Pakistan.Not only are we involved in business opportunities, but also in charitable activities which focus onPakistan. Our members have always been actively involved in serving the distressed citizens ofKamran Khan Pakistan during many calamities over the years.From seasoned businesspersons to young entrepreneurs, the UKPCCI welcomes you all. I would particularly stressupon the importance of women in businesses, who should come forward and use the UKPCCI platform to their mutualbenefit, and to be a part of this prestigious organisation which is the official body of trade and industry for Pakistanis inthe UK.The UKPCCI is busy planning many prestigious events this year, and I look forward to welcoming you there.