Introduction

Established about 150 years ago, OICCI is the oldest of the investment chambers, promoting and protecting the interests of foreign investors and contributing towards the growth of commerce and industry in Pakistan. OICCI was established in 1860 as a representative body of foreign investors. It has 175 member companies representing major sectors of the economy. OICCI’s main areas of action include acting as an information resource, investment promotion, advisory, representation on various councils and committees, dialogue with government in process of policy reform and procedure rationalization, business group meetings, forums, seminars, conferences, surveys, trade certification, publishing reports, identification of business opportunities and problem solving for foreign investors.

OICCI aims at resolving industry specific issues of member companies through mediation and representation. Training sessions and workshops are frequently arranged for members on topical issues that affect businesses at large. OICCI invites relevant government officials to the Chamber to highlight/resolve some of the most important issues affecting member companies. In order to promote the views of its members, OICCI also participates in the policy making process by the submission of Trade Policy Proposals and Budget Proposals to the relevant ministries after consultation with member companies.