Since its inception in 1950, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry^[2] (FPCCI) has advocated and voiced the collective opinion, concern and aspiration of the private sector and offered helpful advice and solid assistance to the Government in its efforts to promote exports, encourage foreign investment and stimulate economic activity in the country. The FPCCI has its fingers on the pulse of the economy and serves as a bridge between the private sector and the Government.

The FPCCI is playing an active role in presenting problems of trade, industry and environment and safeguarding the interests of the private sector through constant dialogue with the Government.

FPCCI has under its umbrella; 59 Chambers of Commerce and Industry,^[3] 17 Women’s Chambers of Commerce & Industry,^[4] 9 Chambers of Small Traders, 130 All Pakistan Trade Associations,^[5] and 7 Joint Chamber of Commerce^[6] representing Industry, Trade and Service sectors across Pakistan.^[7]

Federation Offices and its standing committees have the presence in all four provincial headquarters namely in Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, including its Capital House at Islamabad to serve the interest of the business community at micro level.