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Altaf Hamid Rao
MIRPUR, AJK, October 14: The Mirpur AJK Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the appointment of prominent industrialist and businessman Chaudhry Rizwan Anwar as Chairman of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Investment Board.
Chamber President Chaudhry Kashif Nazir Bajjar described the appointment as a commendable decision by the AJK government, reflecting merit, competence and professional experience.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bajjar said Anwar had earned a distinguished position in the business communities of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan through his extensive experience and professional capabilities.
He expressed confidence that appointing an experienced private-sector representative to the key position would help promote investment and industrial development in the region.
Bajjar noted that Anwar’s understanding of the business environment, investor requirements and challenges facing industry and trade made him a suitable choice. Anwar has also served several times on the Mirpur Chamber’s Executive Committee and remains familiar with the concerns of the business community.
The chamber president expressed hope that, under Anwar’s leadership, the Investment Board would strengthen investor confidence, encourage business-friendly policies and create new opportunities for private-sector growth.
He said the region’s economic potential, natural resources and strategic geographical importance could be utilised to expand industrial activity and generate employment.
Bajjar emphasised that effective business facilitation, transparent procedures and stronger public-private sector coordination were essential to attracting investment.
He reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to working with the Investment Board to identify investment opportunities, convey business proposals and advance shared economic development goals.
Congratulating Anwar on his appointment, Bajjar expressed hope that his experience, professional insight and business connections would contribute to investment promotion, industrial expansion and sustainable economic prosperity in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
