{"id":81478,"date":"2025-05-24T07:44:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T02:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/?p=81478"},"modified":"2025-05-24T07:44:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T02:44:28","slug":"icci-fgp-partners-to-promote-youth-women-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/icci-fgp-partners-to-promote-youth-women-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"ICCI, FGP partners to promote youth, women entrepreneurship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a landmark development for sustainable economic empowerment and environmental responsibility, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce &#038; Industry (ICCI) and Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP)  at the Chamber House on Friday.<br \/>\nThe MoU was formally signed by Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of ICCI and Muhammad Anwar, CEO of FGP. Former President ICCI Aamir Waheed, Executive Members Faisal Muzzamal, Atiq-ur-Rehman, Advisor to President Naeem Siddiqui, FGP Board\u2019s Director Urooj Raza Sayyami, Farhan Javaid, Shafqat Aziz, and Ms Amna Kayani  were also present on the occasion.<br \/>\nThe MoU establishes a strategic partnership between the two organizations to promote youth and women entrepreneurship in collaboration with the academic institutions, conduct skills-based training programs, and collaborate on climate resilience efforts.<br \/>\nA flagship initiative under this partnership is the \u201cClean Islamabad\u201d campaign, through which both parties will work together to eliminate the use of plastic bags and promote sustainable, plastic-free alternatives.<br \/>\nThe collaboration also includes policy dialogues, green business model development, research support, and capacity-building activities.<br \/>\nSpeaking on the occasion, Nasir M. Qureshi, President of ICCI, stated, \u201cThis partnership is a timely step toward inclusive growth and environmental stewardship. ICCI strongly believes in supporting initiatives that empower youth and women entrepreneurs while promoting responsible business practices.<br \/>\nOur collaboration with FGP reflects our shared commitment to a cleaner, greener, and economically stronger Islamabad.\u201d<br \/>\nMuhammad Anwar, CEO of FGP, expressed appreciation for ICCI\u2019s proactive role and vision and said, \u201cThis MoU marks a meaningful beginning for collaborative, people-centred development. FGP believes that true empowerment comes when economic opportunity is linked with sustainability.<br \/>\nWe look forward to working with ICCI to shape models that not only create livelihoods but also protect our environment and build climate resilience.\u201d<br \/>\nBoth organizations jointly resolved to take forward their shared mission of inclusive economic development, climate adaptation, and community engagement.<br \/>\nThey agreed to translate this partnership into tangible action, ensuring their joint efforts reach grassroots communities, young entrepreneurs, and small business leaders across Islamabad and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a landmark development for sustainable economic empowerment and environmental responsibility, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce &#038; Industry (ICCI) and Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) at the Chamber House on Friday. 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