Khawaja Aftab Ahmed, IFC - International Finance Corporation Regional Director for the Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, visited the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) for a discussion on promoting Diversity & Inclusion in Pakistan, on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was accompanied by Naz Khan, Principal Country Officer Pakistan at IFC - International Finance Corporation.

Mr. Ahmad was welcomed by OICCI President Yousaf Hussain. The meeting was also attended by ex-President OICCI and CEO Unilever Amir Paracha, Citi Country Manager Pakistan Ahmed Bozai, CEO Dawlance Umar Ahsan Khan, OICCI Secretary General M Abdul Aleem, President NOWPDP Amin Hashwani, and Executive Director OICCI Kashif Shafi.

OICCI Secretary General M Abdul Aleem gave a brief introduction of OICCI, an overview of its members, areas of focus as well as value addition and contribution to economy. OICCI’s efforts to drive impactful Diversity & Inclusion initiatives through strategic collaborations and various activities were also highlighted.

Members of the Managing Committee took the opportunity to shed light on the best practices adopted by their respective organisations. Amin Hashwani also apprised the participants of the activities undertaken by NOWPDP for a more inclusive society by helping persons with disabilities, making them contributing members of the society.

Mr. Ahmad also shared valuable insights into global best practices, sparking ideas on how Pakistan can adopt successful models from other regions.