GILGIT: Noted businessman from Gilgit-Baltistan, Mohammad Ali Quaid, has been elected vice-president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).

He was elected unopposed as his rival candidate withdrew the nomination. The elections are scheduled on Dec 27 in Karachi. Mr Ali was former president GB importers and exporters body, and founding president of the Nagar Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

Trade bodies of the region congratulated him for his unopposed election as vice-president of FPCCI.

In a statement, GB importers and exporters president Mohammad Ismail said Muhammad Ali Quaid’s election to the post of vice-president FPCCI was an honour for the business community of the region.

Mohammad Ayub Waziri, president Nagar Chamber of Commerce, said Mohammad Ali Quaid was expected to play his role to resolve the issues faced by the GB traders under the umbrella of the largest trade organisation of Pakistan.

Mr Quaid has long been associated with the China-Pakistan import and export business.

Published in Dawn, December 16th, 2019