SEMINAR on Marble & Granite Export Awareness

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of our latest seminar in the Marble & Granite Exports Awareness series, organized in collaboration with TDAP at FPCCI Capital House, Islamabad, on May 15, 2024. This event, held in the Islamabad / Rawalpindi Zones, was a resounding success!

Highlights of the Seminar:

Special Launch & Presentation: The event featured the unveiling of “Pakistan’s New Dimension Stone (Marble & Granite) Development Strategy” by Mr. Asghar Khan Utmankhel, Chairman of APMIA. This was a team effort by the current APMIA regime, including top office bearers, CEC members, and many other senior members. This strategic initiative aims to provide innovative solutions for industry growth amid current challenges. The strategy will be further enhanced and other concerned stakeholders will also be updated for future successful implementation.

Esteemed Speakers:

Mr. Asghar Khan Utmankhel – Chairman, All Pakistan Marble Industries Association
Mr. Shoaib Sultan – Sr. Vice Chairman, Pakistan Marble Industries Association
Mr. Omar Hassan Bajwa – Assistant Director, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP)
Mr. Farrukh Munir – CEO, Kohsar Industries, Islamabad
Mr. Saleem Khan – CEO, SS Stone (Pvt) Limited, Karachi
Mr. Muhammad Arif Butt – CEO, United Diamond Tools, Islamabad
Guest Speakers:

Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI
Mr. Muhammad Shakeel Munir – Immediate Past President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and former Chairman APMIA
We were honored to have Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, grace the event at the end. He shared his full support in resolving the issues facing the Marble & Granite sector and offered his continued assistance for the industry’s future development. Mr. Shakeel Munir shared his valuable experience with participants and assured them that his services are always available and that he will continue to work for the sector’s development.

Focal persons for the event including Mr. Noor Hayat Khan, Mr. Zulqarnain Haider, Mr. Shahzada Bashir, Mr. RohanZaib Khan and other esteemed Stakeholders from Rawalpindi and Islamabad attended in large numbers and found the seminar to be highly productive and beneficial. Their positive feedback underscores the importance of these events.

At the conclusion of the seminar, certifications were distributed to all participants, recognizing their engagement and contribution.

APMIA remains committed to organizing such seminars to assist stakeholders in overcoming current industry challenges and achieving continued success.

Stay tuned for future seminars. Together, we can drive the marble and granite industry to new heights! IA