Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rahim Yar Khan
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan Campus 1

The report consists of 7 parts which have been subdivided into appropriate topics. The
First Chapter of the report is for introduction of the Chamber of commerce & Industry
Rahim yar khan.
This Part of the report explains the Introduction of Chamber of Commerce, Rahim Yar
Khan. In this chapter this is explain that COCI solve those problems that are not solved
by individual member.
The second part of the report is about purpose, membership classes, services of chamber
and proposed plan of activities (vision, mission, short term and long term activities) that
are performed by Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This chapter also contains brief
history of Chamber, how it originated.
The third part constitutes the brief description of Organizational Structure.

The departments that are running in Chamber of Commerce. There are 15 departments
among them few departments are running in Rahim Yar Khan but 15 departments are
running in regional chamber offices.
In the fourth part, it consist of various function that chamber perform for its member, for
government and for itself. Actually Chamber is the intermediary between government and
business man, so in detail we discuss all the functions of Chamber.
The fifth part constitutes the information of various bodies working in the chamber and
for the chamber. Such as president, sectary general, trade rule, office bearers, director
general etc. It also contain information regarding limit of members, classification of
members, duration of membership, renewal of membership, eligibility, privileges of
membership ad etc.

In the sixth part, it is regarding trade organization ordinance means it is related to

ministry of commerce, government of Pakistan. That how it regulates the different rules
for the working of chambers. In this chapter we also discuss how chamber can get
membership from TO.
At last complete SWOT Analysis of the Chamber of Commerce, Rahim yar khan is
conducted, also give the suggestions & recommendations, conclusion and write about
terms and abbreviations used in report.
OUR VISION
The Vision of the Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry is to be a Unified
and cooperative body, to speak as one voice, to develop a strong positive working
relationship with the community and thereby becoming more successful at our individual
businesses.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry is to Promote,
support, Educate and Develop the City, Businesses and Industries in Rahim Yar Khan &
Pakistan, to make it a desirable place to live, work and raise a family and conduct
business.
SHORT TERM ACTIVITIES
• Meeting with Government Officials

• Executive Committee Meetings
• Meeting with Diplomats
• Meeting with Consulate Generals
• General Body Meetings

• To arrange Conferences
• To arrange Seminars
• To arrange training programs
• Visit of Trade Delegations Abroad
• To arrange visit of Trade Delegations in Pakistan from abroad
• To arrange international Fairs & Exhibitions
• Meeting with Representatives of International Organizations
LONG TERM ACTIVITIES
• Dialogue with the Government on Core Economic Issues.

• Recommendations on formulation of Federal Budget
• Trade Policy
• Monetary Policy
• Industrial Policy
• Investment policy.
• To participate and arrange fairs & exhibitions to promote Pakistan exports.
• To participate in Seminars, Workshops and events organized by various
international institutions.
• Respond to foreign trade and business inquiries.
• Keep liaison with Multi National Corporations.



HISTORY
After the achievement of independence in 1947, the Muslim Chamber of Commerce in

Karachi was renamed as Pakistan Chamber of Commerce. In 1959-60 this organization
and the three other Chambers, including Buyers and Shippers Chambers and Pakistan
Merchants Association (former Indian Merchants Association) in Karachi merged into
one unified body, namely Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Karachi. Similar
reorganization of trade bodies took place in the other business centers of Pakistan-
Lahore, Multan, Dacca, Narayanganj, Peshawar and Chittagong. Some place which had
hitherto no Chamber came to have one for the first time and that was on the new basis,
e.g. Sylhet, Khulna, (now in Bangladesh) Hyderabad, Sukkur and some other places.
The Chambers consisting of foreign investors were renamed as the Overseas

Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry with head office in Karachi and the
Argabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry with head in Chittagong in former East
Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The "Associated Chambers of Commerce of Pakistan",
which was the Federation of the bodies of overseas investors ceased to exists and
these two Chambers also joined the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce
& Industry.
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry was originally

formed in 1949 by Mr. G. Allana with headquarters in Karachi but its membership
then was confined to a limited number of bodies. With the reorganization of trade
bodies in 1959-60 the Federation has been reorganized and broad-based by virtue of
the resolutions at an All Pakistan Convention of Businessmen held in April, 1960 in
Rawalpindi. The convention was presided over by Mr. M. A. Rangoonwala, the then
President of the Federation.

Reorganization of trade bodies in 1959-60 is the most important landmark in the

history of Commercial and Industrial Bodies in Pakistan. The main idea underlying
reorganization was to eliminate the multiplicity of trade bodies - some cities had as
many as five Chambers of Commerce each and certain commodities/trades or
industries were represented each by more than one Association and to make them
fully representative of trade and industry so that they carried more weight with the
Government and international organizations. The government of Pakistan in the
Ministry of Commerce launched the scheme for the reorganization of the trade and
Industrial bodies in Pakistan, which was announced through a Government
Resolution on 18th November, 1958.
Rahim Yar khan chamber of commerce is a non-trading concern organization main

purpose of such organization is to gather businesses and people for the economic
development of particular area. Chamber of commerce is place that help to solve those
businesses and other business related problem that are very difficult to solve by an
individual person or firm.
Rahim Yar khan chamber of commerce and industry is established under trade ordinance
of 2007, and this organization is running under these rules of ordinance 2007.
Rahim Yar khan chamber of commerce and industry is not a department of any district,
provisional or federal government and this is not the part of ant service or any other
charitable advertisement or public relation organization.
PURPOSE OF RAHIM YAR KHAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AND INDUSTRY
The basic purpose of Rahim Yar khan chamber of commerce and industry is free,
independent organization and apart from any political influence. It provides its services to
all organization which are the member of Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES
There are two classes for the membership under the trade ordinance 2007 and
memorandums of article of association of COCI..
1) CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP CLASS
o The member organization is if limited company or multination company which

head office or branch office is located in Pakistan.
o Any industrial production organization which is registered with sales tax

department or which has turnover of 50 million or more.
2) ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Any organization which is not a limited or multinational company but is an industrial

company and is not registered with sales tax department and it also has turnover of
50million or more.
SERVICES OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
o Issuance of visa from any embassy and also assure that you are a member of
chamber of commerce
o Issuance of chamber membership certificate and id card

o For import and export it is compulsory with the affiliation of Chamber of

Commerce
o You can resolve yours problem from the trade bulletin of Chamber of Commerce
o It provide services regarding certificate of Origin
o Many events are arranged for the members to meet with domestic and foreign
business man for there betterment.
o Member can get concession in the selected hotels
o The directory of chamber provides the complete introduction regarding members.
o It works with the government for the economic betterment and profitability.
o Dissemination of information regarding the every department of Rahim Yar khan.
o Provide services regarding trade benefit for business class.
o Help to solve the problem of different business liabilities and receivables with the
concern government and non government firms and there departments.
o Help in the coalition of peoples that are involve with the trade industrial activities.
WHO COULD BE THE MEMBER OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Every person or organizations that are registered with the income tax or sales tax
department of government of Pakistan.


OUR VISION
The Vision of the Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry is to be a Unified
and cooperative body, to speak as one voice, to develop a strong positive working
relationship with the community and thereby becoming more successful at our individual
businesses.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry is to Promote,
support, Educate and Develop the City, Businesses and Industries in Rahim Yar Khan &
Pakistan, to make it a desirable place to live, work and raise a family and conduct
business.


President
Mian
Mehmmod
V.P
Ch. Abdul
Rauf
Secretary G Account
Naseer Tariq Department
Assistant
Corporate Class Associate Class

IO Members 10 Members
1 Women Entrepreneur

The organizational structure of Chamber of Commerce and Industry is that it contain

• President
• Vice President
• General body
• Secretary General
• Lower staff
The President is elected by general body and the president is also the member of general
body. After one year president is change and new president is elected by general body.
When president is change and new president is elected from different class. The
maximum time duration for the president ship is one year.
When the president is elected it will select its Vice president and it is also from the
general body.
.
General Body
General body will contain two classes.

• Corporate Class
• Associate Class
• One women Entrepreneur
The women Entrepreneur is either from corporate class or associate class.
COMMUNICATION IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

RAHIM YAR KHAN
The communication in the department is of three levels:

Top-Down:
From the higher authorities/ Department to the Subordinates/ Departments i.e.

letters/Circulars received from the ICCI/FPCCI/DGTO/Secretary etc.
Bottom-Up:
From the lower level to the higher level i.e. secretary general or president communicating
to the Deputy Director, DGTO/ Secretary/Higher Authorities etc.
Parallel:
Between the two Officers/Departments of parallel ranks i.e. Chamber of Commerce

communicating with the other District Chamber of Commerce’s.
TECHNOLOGIES USED FOR COMMUNICATION:
 Telephone
 Fax
 Internet (E-mail)


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENTS
1. International Relation
2. Finance and Business Strategies
3. Industrial Development
4. Chamber Logistic Center
5. Health & Medical Science
6. Chamber Science and Technology Center
7. Islamic Medicine
8. Economic Development
9. Inter Industry Relations
10. Joint Ventures and Foreign Investment
11. Education and Training
12. Governmental Affairs
13. Community Development and Communication
14. Membership and Marketing
15. Small Business Services
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
FUNCTIONS:
o International Trade
o International Joint Ventures

o Transfer of Technologies, Relations and Immigration
o Import and Export
FINANCE AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES DEPARTMENT
Functions:
o Business Regulations
o Business Law and Legal reforms
o Business tax policies
o Business services
o Labor and working environment
o Business referral services
o Member-to-member discount program
o Trade shows and fairs
o Product and market place
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Functions:

o Trade and Technology
o Key projects
o Industrial relations
o Industrial research
o Inter-Industry regulations
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT
Introduction:
Pakistan has great many scientist, engineers and doctors who mostly live outside of
Pakistan. The chamber will compile a data on their expertise.
The group of experts will study the application of their finding into the field of
pharmaceutical industries, bio medical products laboratory equipment, scientific
computing, research development, hospital systems improvement and high-tech
industries, which infect needed for exploitation before Pakistan makes future investment
in this sector.
Pakistanis are continuously making investment in new ventures without getting

handsome return on their investments. Even truly, a large number industries failed.
If they are still operating, they have put enormous financial burden on government and
financial institutions.

STC will make sure that improvement changes are made in planning industrial sectors.
Pakistan international chamber of commerce will inform government and other agencies
about their findings in connection with industrial development.
Functions:
Compiling data on Pakistan scientist, engineers, doctors and other expert in different
fields
o To conduct research on high-tech industries especially on:
o Pharmaceutical industries
o Biomedical products
o Laboratory system improvement and application of new methods

.
o Hospital system improvement
o Scientific computing.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
KEY PROJECTS
o Prepared Food Industries

o Grocery Stores
o Hospital Systems

o Improvement
o Showcasing your Business and Products
o Agriculture Equipment
o Food Ingredients
o Textile Industries
o Export Promotion
o New Products Development
o Consumer Products
o Flavors and Fragrances
o Natural products
o Establishing Retirement Communities
o Software companies in Pakistan
o Printing business
o Production of vegetable oils
o Laundry detergents and soaps
o Agriculture products marketing
o Food safety
o Meat and poultry
o Food testing and analysis
o Electronics instruments
o Health services
o Chemical equipments
o Fast foods
o Carpet & rugs
o Pharmaceutical products
o Cutlery & stainless utensils
o Dairy products
o Dry fruits
o Raw material handling

o Engineering goods
o The clinical Research
o Fish & fish preparation
o Business Administration
o Fruits & vegetables
o Mergers and acquisitions
o Gems & jewelers
o Supermarkets Interiors
o Handicrafts
o Edible delicacies
o Leather & leather products
o Pharmaceutical
o Sports goods
o Ready-Made garments
o Surgical instruments
o Rice
o Textile fabric
o Soft toys
o Tents & canvas
o Microbiology
o Chemicals
o Cotton waste
o Pharmaceutical products
o Footwear
SPECIFIC FEATURES
The organization of trade bodies in Pakistan has many specific features which suit the
conditions of the country's private sector. Only Chambers and Associations can be

members of the Federation. However, there is provision for individual firms and
companies to become Life Members and Patron Members without voting rights. The
selection of Life and Patron Members is made by the Managing Committee. Also,
the General Body of the Federation can elect "persons distinguished for social service
and eminent in commerce and/or industry" as Honorary Members for one year
"provided they are not otherwise eligible to present the Member Bodies on the
Federation".
Being Federal in its constitution the Federation takes up only such issues and matters
as concern the country's trade and industry as a whole; in other words, the interests of
all Chambers and Associations put together, e.g. economic planning, investment
schedules, tax policy, money and credit transport and communication, export
promotion, organization of general trade missions to foreign countries, receiving
general trade missions form abroad etc. Matters concerning (i) specific trades and/or
industries (e.g., cotton r steel) or (iii) individual firms and companies are left to
Associations and local and regional Chambers. Indeed, it is laid down in the
constitution of the Federation that it shall not duplicate its activities with those of its
member bodies, who perform residuary functions.
FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Trade bodies in Pakistan have rapidly expanded their activities in various directions.
IN pre-Independence conditions the main function of chambers and associations of
commerce and industry was negative and oppositional in character. They were
required to make representations to an alien government criticizing and opposing its
policies and measures which did not suit domestic interests. The activities of
chambers and associations of commerce and industry appeared to be an extension of
the activities of political parties to the economic domain. After independence,
particularly after their re-organization in 1959-60, there has been a significant shift in
the functions and activities of our trade bodies towards positive work to help

industrialization and export promotion. The Government has given representation to

the trade organizations on a large number of consultative and advisory councils and
committees, and these bodies are, therefore, closely associated with the framing as
well as implementation of the Government's policies on trade, commerce and
industries.
Trade bodies are no more a sort of semi-political "TRADE UNIONS" of businessmen

and industrialists, but technical and professional organizations with positive tasks in
their programmes. A lot of technical work has been undertaken during these years
and completed with satisfactory results. FPCCI, in consultation with its member
bodies has made extensive and intensive studies of economic planning, finance and
credit, taxation, economic controls, foreign trade, industrial investment, transport and
communication, laws affecting economy such as customs law, income tax law etc.,
and furnished comprehensive proposals and suggestions to the Government. It has
held national exhibitions and single-commodity fairs, organized Pakistan's
participation in international and foreign exhibitions, and organized and handled
numerous trade delegations.
FPCCI is affiliated to International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) through its Pakistan

National Committee (PNS/ICC) and RCD Chamber of Commerce & Industry,
Islamic Chamber and had been a member of the Afro-Asian Organization for
Economic Cooperation (AFRASEC). It has effectively represented and projected the
point of view of Pakistan in international moots and conferences. It has set up
bilateral trade and industry committees with more than 52 countries. It has set up
specialized standing bodies to study and advise on problems of shippers, tax-payers,
importers, exporters, investors etc. It has conducted field investigations and enquiries
on many references received from the Government.
The national and international business conferences, seminars and conventions

organized by FPCCI have proved of positive help in determining and highlighting the
point of view of the private sector and the developing countries. FPCCI has been in
the forefront in identifying such policies and practices of highly industrialized

countries as run counter to the interests of developing and under developed countries.
Its resolutions and activities have truly reflected the struggle of Pakistan’s young
private enterprise to end foreign exploitation and to serve the country's economy.
FPCCI has represented the legitimate interests of the private sector to the
Government and has thus acted as an effective liaison between trade and industry on
the one hand and the Government on the other.
SHORT TERM ACTIVITIES
• Meeting with Government Officials

• Executive Committee Meetings
• Meeting with Diplomats
• Meeting with Consulate Generals
• General Body Meetings
• To arrange Conferences
• To arrange Seminars
• To arrange training programs
• Visit of Trade Delegations Abroad
• To arrange visit of Trade Delegations in Pakistan from abroad
• To arrange international Fairs & Exhibitions
• Meeting with Representatives of International Organizations
LONG TERM ACTIVITIES
• Dialogue with the Government on Core Economic Issues.

• Recommendations on formulation of Federal Budget

• Trade Policy
• Monetary Policy
• Industrial Policy
• Investment policy.
• To participate and arrange fairs & exhibitions to promote
Pakistan exports.
• To participate in Seminars, Workshops and events organized by
various international institutions.
• Respond to foreign trade and business inquiries.
• Keep liaison with Multi National Corporations
LEGISLATION
In Pakistan the relevant law is the "Trade Organization Ordinance, 1961 (XLV of
1961)" as amended by the Trade Organizations (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (XLII
of 1962). It has been further amended in 1976. However, it is a small amendment
only of form and not of substance. This piece of legislation covers all main aspects
such as licensing and registration, cancellation of licenses and registration,
classification and recognition of trade organizations, their membership, etc.
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) is at the

apex of al trade and industrial bodies in this country. It enfolds all Chambers and all
country-wide Associations representing specific trades and/or industries. Indeed, it is
compulsory for all Chambers and Associations of Commerce & Industry to become
members of the Federation. Town Associations and Groups who have to become
members of local Chambers of Commerce & Industry are not required to join the
Federation as members.

THE WORLD BUSINESS ORGANIZATION'S HISTORICAL ROLE

FOR REFORM IN PAKISTAN AND THE REGION
The international Chamber of Commerce Session of the Commission on Asia and Far
Eastern Affairs (CAFEA) held at Karachi, Pakistan on December 5-9, 1960 was
commemorated by the Pakistan Post Office. The Pakistan National Committee of the
International Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1955 by the late M.A Rangoonwala
who became ICC's President in 1981. Since the CAFEA Conference at Karachi, Pakistan
in 1960 it was after a lapse of 42 years that a ICC Regional Conference was held again at
Karachi, Pakistan on February 17-18, 2002 with the theme "An Emerging Crossroad of
Trade and Investment" as a consequence of which 'The Karachi Business Declaration' for
economic and business development was issued.
Chamber of Commerce represents businesses, institutions and organization of different

nature and sizes. The fact is, in today’s fast growing economy; your business is an
important segment that needs to develop at the pace of the world’s economy. You are
busy running your business. Chamber of Commerce keeps an eye for you on international
economy as well as changing legislation in Washington and Islamabad that could hurt
your business.
Chamber of Commerce also keeps an eye on action and policies related to business and
business environment. It also helps your business and services in many other ways you
could think of.
Chamber of Commerce have experts and resources available to answer business related
questions. It uses services of affiliated organizations, chambers of commerce around the
world, and departments of commerce and industries to get things done right for our
members. Take advantage of many valuable benefits that are designed for members only.

FUNCTIONS, REGULATIONS & OBLIGATIONS
NAME
The name of the Chamber shall be “RAHIM YAR KHAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
& INDUSTRY”, Hereinafter called the Chamber.
REGISTERED OFFICE
The registered Office of the Chamber will be situated in the District Rahim Yar Khan.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Chamber, which is non-political, is to unite the members in their common
approach and for this purpose the objects of the Chamber are:
• To encourage unity, mutual understanding and high ethical standards

amongst its members.

• To endeavor to improve the working conditions and facilitate effective

input for achievement of objects for which the Chamber has been
established.
• To take such steps as the Chamber considers desirable towards the

promotion of the interest of trade, industry, and services in Pakistan or
outside Pakistan.
• To place before Government and other public and official bodies the views
of Members on matters affecting the interests of trade, industry, and
services.
• To attempt to adopt unified approach in policies on all matters affecting

the interest of trade, industry, and services in Pakistan.
• To acquire immovable properties by purchase, lease, hire, exchange or

otherwise and to demolish, erect, alter, and / or maintain the same for the
benefit of the Chamber.
• To manage the movable and immovable properties of the Chamber.
• To seek representations on various bodies dealing with issues of common

interests.
• To discuss and deal with all questions that seems to be connected with or
have a bearing as such on trade, commerce and industry.
• To promote right understanding and unanimity among business and

industrialists in and outside District Rahim Yar Khan, on all subjects

involving their common good and to safeguard the general mercantile

interest in District Rahim Yar Khan and outside.
• To do such other things as are necessary in the general interest of its

Members including the holding or participation in exhibitions within or
outside the Country.
• To support or oppose legislative or other measures and procure change of

law or practice affecting the interest of Commerce, Industry and services
affecting the common interests of business community.
• To secure adequate representation of the Chamber on Government, public

or statutory bodies and on trade and business / industrial delegations.
• To accept any bequest, gift, donation or subscription towards or to

accumulate and provide a Fund or Endowment or Waqf and to invest the
same and apply the income arising there from or to resort to the capital
thereof for any objects of the Chamber.
• To resolve controversies and conciliate differences of opinion among

members of the Chamber.
• To promote education, awareness amongst the Members by holding

Seminars and workshops, conducting educational causes, inviting experts
to deliver lectures.
• To seek affiliation with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of

Commerce and Industry.
• To accept deposits of money or goods for any objects of the Chamber as

may be deemed fit.
• To subscribe to and become and continue to remain member of Federation

of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and to procure from and
communicate to any organization of Trade and Industry in Pakistan or
abroad such information as may be conducive to the attainment of the
objects of the Chamber.
• To subscribe to any local or other charity and to grant any donations for
any public purposes and to provide provident or superannuation fund or
funds for the servants of the Chamber or otherwise to assist any such
servants, their widows and children.
• To communicate with Federal and Provincial Governments, Chambers of

Commerce and Industry or other commercial and public bodies and to
concert and promote measures for the protection of the aforesaid interests.
• To file, prosecute, defend or contest, join or aid in filing, prosecuting and

defending any such actions, suits, applications, appeals or other
proceedings as the Chamber may think proper or which may be conducive
to the attainment of the objects of the Chamber.
• To pay all costs, charges and expenses, preliminary and incidental to the
promotion, formation, establishment or registration of the Chamber and
the conduct of the affairs thereof.
• To collect, circulate and disseminate statistics and other information

relating to Commerce, Industry, Trade or Services.
• To enter into any arrangement with any Government Federal or Provincial

or Authority, Municipal, local or otherwise that may seem conducive to

the objects of the Chamber or any of them and to obtain from any such
Government or Authority rights, concessions, privileges which the
Chamber may think fit to obtain and to carry out any such arrangement,
rights, privileges and concessions.
• To sign, seal, execute and deliver all instruments, deeds, documents and
writing whatsoever that may be found to be necessary or expedient in
realization of the objects of the Chamber or conduct of its affairs.
• To frame from time to time, such rules and laws as the Chamber may
deem fit or proper for all or any of the objects, and to comply with all the
requirements of the Trade Organization Ordinance 2007 (XXXI of 2007).
• And generally to do all acts, deeds, and things which may be incidental or
conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects stated herein
above.
• To protect and promote the trade and to secure cooperation among

Members in general and those dealing in these lines in particular.
• To establish just and equitable principles in Industry and Services.
• To form a code or codes or practices to simplify and facilitate transaction

of business.
• To undertake special inquiries and action for securing redressed of

legitimate grievances of the members of the Chamber.
• To establish and maintain Information Bureau, to print and publish

journals, periodicals newspapers, books, pamphlets, leaflets, directories
etc., and to establish and maintain library and reading rooms for the

promotion of the objects of the Chamber.
• To arrange and convene conferences, lectures, shows, meetings on the

subject affecting the interest of the members of the Chamber.
• To obtain any order; provisional or otherwise or any legislative enactment,

for enabling the chamber to carry out any of the objects into effect, or for
effecting any modification of the Chamber’s Constitution, or for any other
purpose, which may seem expedient; and to oppose any proceedings or
applications which may seem expedient; and to oppose any proceedings or
application which may seem calculated directly or indirectly to prejudice
the chamber’s objects.
• To affiliate with any international organizations excluding foreign national

body having objects altogether or in part similar to those of this Chamber
for the purpose of securing the aims and objects of this Chamber.
• To subscribe, to become member of, subsidies and cooperate with any

other chamber or association, whether incorporated or not, whose objects
are altogether or in part similar to those of this Chamber and to procure
from and commu8nicate to any such chamber or association, such
information as may be likely to promote the objects of the Chamber.
• To amalgamate with, affiliate, join, take over any other chamber or

association, whether incorporated or not, whose objects are altogether or
in part similar to those of this chamber upon such terms and conditions,
including those for any additional alteration or modification of the name
of this chamber as may be mutually agreed.
• To license brokers, mucaddams, weighmen and samplers upon such terms

and conditions as to fees and other, as the Chamber may from time to time

prescribe; and to provide for sampling and weighing of commodities and

for carrying on all or any of the functions usually associated with such
weighing or sampling upon such terms and conditions as to fees payable
by members or otherwise as may from time to time be determined by the
Chamber.
• To carry out measurement and weighment of cargo, survey of merchandise

and for that purpose or otherwise to issue certificates of quality,
certificates or origin and such other certificates as may be requir3ed under
the international rules and usages.
• To aid in subscribing money to any charitable or benevolent purposes or

for the promotion generally of any matters of charity or other useful
objects with a view to establish harmony and business relationship
amongst various mercantile communities in general and Pakistan
community in particular.
• To take such steps by personal or written appeals public meetings or

otherwise as may from time to time be deemed expedient for the purpose
of procuring contributions to the funds of the Chamber in the shape of
donations, annual subscription or otherwise.
• To provide for help and encourage study and training in technical and
commercial matters by granting scholarships, awarding prize-stipends or
giving other monetary aids to institutions through such other ways and
means as may be determined from time to time.
• To run sections or departments including those relating to exports,

imports, statistics, publicity and publications as may be determined from
time to time.

• To arrange international Exhibitions in Pakistan or abroad and / or to

participate in International Exhibitions or Forum in accordance with the
aims and objectives of the Chamber.
• To canvass publicizes, propagate and take all steps in the interest of the
Chamber and for protection of the interests of the members and to
consider, recommend and support all actions directed towards
improvement in the conditions of the trade.
• To enter into any arrangements with Government and public authorities–

Municipal, Port, Railways, local or otherwise which may foster and
consolidate the objectives of the Chamber or any of them whether
individually or collectively for advancement of the interests of the trade.
• To lend, advance or borrow or raise interest free monies or secure the

payment of such monies in such manner as the Chamber may think fit
and in particular manner by creation and issue of debenture or debenture
stocks, perpetual or otherwise, charged upon all or any of the properties
of the Chamber, present or future and to purchase redeem or pay such
security or securities.
1. The income and property of the Chamber whence-so-ever derived, shall be

applied solely towards the promotion of the objects of the Chamber as set
forth in this Memorandum of Association. No portion thereof shall be
paid or transferred, directly or indirectly by way of dividend or bonus or
otherwise howsoever or by way of profit to the persons who at any time
are or had been members of the Chamber or to any of them or to any
persons claiming through them. Provided that nothing herein contained
shall prevent the payment in good faith of remunerating to the officers
member thereof or other person in return for any professional services
actually rendered to the Chamber, or the payment of interest on money

borrowed or rent for premises demised to the Chamber.
• The liability of the members is limited.
• Every member undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Chamber in the

event of the same being wound up during the time that he is a member or
within one year afterwards for payment of the debts and liabilities of the
Chamber contracted before the time at which he cease to be a member and
of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up the same and for
adjustment of the rights, of contributories amongst themselves such
amount as may be required, but or employees of the Chamber or to any
not exceeding the amount of annual membership fee.
• If upon the winding up or dissolution of the Chamber there remains after

satisfaction of all the debts and liabilities, any property whatsoever, the
same shall not be paid to, or divided among the members of the Chamber
but shall be given or transferred to some institution having objects similar
to the objects of the Chamber and approved under the Income Tax
Ordinance, 2001 to be determined by the Chamber at or before the time of
the dissolution and in default thereof by such judge of the highest law
court in Rahim yar Khan, as may have or acquired jurisdiction in the
matter.
• No addition, alteration and amendment shall be made in the Memorandum

of Association or in the regulations contained in the Articles of
Association for the time being in force unless the same shall have been
previously submitted to and approved by the Government.
• The territories to which the objects of the Chamber shall extend are the

whole of Pakistan.
ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION
REGULATIONS
The Regulations contained in Table C of the First Schedule to the Companies Ordinance,
1984 (XLVII of 1984) shall not apply to the Chamber except as laid down herein.
DEFINITIONS
(i) In the Articles unless there is any thing repugnant in the subject or
context.
(ii). “Member” means a business concern whether Sole Proprietorship,

Partnership, Association of Persons, or a Company admitted as Associate or
Corporate member of the Chamber.
(iii). “General Meeting” means a meeting of General Body whether ordinary,

special or extraordinary.
(iv). “The Article” means the Articles of Association.
(v). “The President” means the President of the Chamber.
(vi). “The Bye-laws” means the Bye-Laws of the Chamber for the time being
in force.
(vii). “The Committee” means the Executive Committee of the Chamber

elected under these Articles and include any Regional Committee or Sub-
Committee of the Chamber appointed by the Executive Committee.
(viii). “Office Bearers” means the President and Vice President.
(ix). The “Secretary General” means the Secretary General of the Chamber.
(x). “Trade Ordinance” means the Trade Organizations Ordinance, 2007 for
the time being in force.
(xi). “Trade Rules” means the Trade Organizations Rules, 2007 for the time
being in force.
(xii). “Director General” means Director General of Trade Organization

appointed under the Trade Ordinance.
(xiii). “Year” means a year reckoned from 1st October to 30th September.
(xiv). “The Ordinance” means the Companies Ordinance of 1984 or any other
statutory enactment in place of said Ordinance for the time being in force.
(xv). “Register” means the Register of Members of Chamber kept in pursuance

of Section 147 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984.
(xvi). “Resolution of Chamber” means any resolution passed at any meeting

convened to take decision while adhering to the provisions of Section 157 to 173
of the Ordinance.
(xvii). “Words indicating the singular number shall, include plural numbers and
Vice Versa. Words signifying persons shall apply mutatis mutandis to firms,
corporations or Joint Stock Companies.

(xviii). “Words indicating masculine gender shall include feminine gender.
(a). All other expression defined in the Ordinance shall have the
meaning assigned to them in the Ordinance.
(b). When any provision of the Ordinance is referred to, the references
shall be to such provision as modified by any statutory enactment for the
time being in force.
LIMIT OF THE MEMBES
For the purpose of registration, the Chamber hereby declares to consist of unlimited
number of members.
PURPOSE
The Chamber is established for the purposes expressed in the Memorandum of

Association.
CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS
The Membership of the Chamber shall comprise two categories of members, namely:
(a). Corporate Members” means a member of a trade organization which is either a

body
Corporate or a multinational corporation with its head office or branch office in
Pakistan or a sales-tax registered manufacturing concern or a sales-tax-registered

business concern
having annual turn-over of Rs. 50 million or above;
(b). Associate Members“ means a member of a trade organization which is not a

body corporate or a multinational or a sales tax registered manufacturing concern
or a sales- tax-registered business concern having annual turn-over of Rs. 50
million or above.
ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP
A sole proprietorship firm or any other company or a business concern shall be eligible
for membership of the Chamber, provided it fulfills the criteria as provided in Rule 11 (a
to e) of
Trade Rules
(i). Every application for the membership of the Chamber shall be made on a form
prescribed by the Chamber and submitted by the Applicant to the Secretary
General together with the first year’s Membership Fee subscription and the
admission fee.
(ii). Every individual business concern firm or joint stock company desirous of
becoming a member of the Chamber shall “submit to the Secretary General,
membership application form. The application so received shall be placed before
the next meeting of or circulated amongst the Executive Committee which may
accept or reject the same for the reasons specified in the rejection order.
(iii). in case of rejection, no further application shall be entertained for a period of one
year reckoned from the date of such rejection and the fees paid by the Applicant
shall be refunded. The applicant shall, however, have the right to approach the
Director General, whose decision in this regard shall be final and binding.
DURATION OF MEMBERSHIP

The Membership of the Chamber shall be for a period of one year and shall expire on the
31st day of March every year, irrespective of the date of grant of Membership.
RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP
The Membership shall be renewable on annual basis subject to fulfillment of the

following conditions:
(a). Payment of prescribed fee within the time stipulated for the
purpose but not later than 31stof March; and
(b). Proof of filing returns of Income Tax and Sales Tax if applicable,
for the preceding year.
ADMISSION FEE
Every member will be required to pay admission fee at the rate determined by the
Executive Committee from time to time. Any firm being a member of the Chamber shall
have, on changing the Firm’s name or on change of constitution of the firm, to put in a
fresh application for membership. However, no admission fee shall be charged, provided
the Applicant has taken over the assets and accepted the liabilities of the original firm.
In any case the Executive Committee shall be competent to decide such cases on merit.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
In addition to the Admission Fee payable as provided Article-11, every member shall
annually pay Membership Fee by 31stMarch each year, for the year. The Membership fee
may be varied from time to time by the Executive Committee.

PRIVILIGES OF MEMBERSHIP
Every member of the Chamber shall be entitled:
• To take part in the elections and cast vote to elect office bearers of the Chamber as
per rules and regulations in force.
• To take advantage of the information and record available with the Chamber
under such limitation as the Executive Committee may prescribe.
• To obtain a copy of the annual report and statement of accounts of the Chamber.
• To obtain a copy of all publications of the Chamber either free of cost or at such
prices as may be fixed by the Executive committee from time to time.
• To cause an ordinary or extraordinary General Meeting of the Chamber to be

convened in conjunction with other members of the Chamber in accordance with
these articles.
• To participate in the General Meetings of the Chamber.
• To stand or propose or second members for election to the Executive Committee

of the Chamber.
• To stand for election as a representative of the Chamber on any non political

public or private body.
• To seek assistance of the Chamber for securing all reasonable facilities for the
development of his trade / industry.

DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS
Every member shall have the following duties and obligations:
(a). To make every effort to carry out the aims and objectives of the
Chamber as set forth in the Memorandum of Association.
(b). To carry out and abide by the rules and regulations of the Chamber
as laid down in these Articles or in the bye-laws framed there-under from
time to time.
(c). Submit as far as possible all complaints, appeals, etc. in writing to

the Secretary General.
(d). To bring to the notice of the Executive Committee any matter

likely to cause any loss or harm to the interest of the Chamber or its
Members in whatever manner.
(e). To pay the Membership fee of the Chamber regularly.
(f). To convey to the Executive Committee all information that may be

considered necessary for promoting the aims and objects of the Chamber.
(g). To take part in the deliberations of the meetings of the Chamber

which he is entitled to attend and to abide by the rules framed for the
conduct of the business of the meetings from time to time.
ELECTION
The election of the Members of the Executive Committee excluding

President, Vice President shall be held by secret ballot. The members of

Executive Committee so elected shall proceed to elect from themselves

President and Vice-President and their final result shall be officially
announced at the General Meeting of the Chamber called for this purpose
within fifteen days of the date of polling but before or on 30th September.
(b). On completion of their term the retiring members of the Executive

Committee shall not be eligible to stand for election or co-option for the
Executive Committee in any representative capacity for the next one
year.
(c). No voting by proxy or postal ballot shall be allowed.
(d). No member shall be entitled to vote at any meeting of Chamber

unless all moneys due on account of Membership fee or otherwise have
been paid to the Chamber by the due date.
(e). Voting rights shall accrue only after two year’ standing as
member, except, for the first elections after the incorporation.
ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE
 A member shall be eligible to vote in election of the Chamber after

completion of two year of membership in the Chamber provided
such a member fulfills the conditions stipulated for the renewal of
membership and the change of class of membership, if any, has
been notified by the Secretary General with the approval of
Executive Committee of the Chamber as the case may be, at least
three months prior to announcement of election schedule.
 Every member eligible to vote shall deposit with the Secretary

General of the Chamber the specimen signature card along with his
/ her photograph indicating his / her status in the firm, company or
concern. The right to vote shall be allowed only to the proprietor,
partner or the director of the member firm or company, or a person
not below the rank of General Manager authorized by the Board of
Directors of a public limited company or a Multi-National
company, as the case may be.
 The Proprietor, partner or director of the member firm or company

concerned or a person not below the rank of General Manager
authorized by the Board Directors of public limited company or a
multinational company shall be entitled to cast his / her vote at the
time of election only if his or her name has already been registered
with the Secretary General of the Chamber and his name appears
on the list of voters. However, in the case of Associated Bodies,
Chambers or persons a society or a trust etc., the member may be
represented by an authorized person who is member of its
Governing Body.
LISIT OF VOTERS
The Secretary General of the Chamber shall within seven days of the issuance of the
election schedule display a list of all members eligible to vote along with their National
Tax Number, Sales Tax Registration Number, if applicable and the name and National
Identity Card Number of their representative. Provided that every member of the
Chamber will be entitled to obtain a copy of such list upon payment of the prescribed fee.
The voters list shall be displayed at:
(a). The Notice Board of the Chamber; and

(b). The website of the Chamber.
The change, if any, regarding name of representative appearing in the list of voters shall
be sent to the Secretary General of the Chamber along with necessary proof of eligibility
within seven days of the announcement of election schedule.
o The members who have any objection to the entries changes in the list of
voters shall send their objections in writing to the Secretary General
within seven days of the issuance of the said list.
o The Secretary General will intimate action on the objections or changes

sent by members within seven days from the last day under preceding
clause.
o In case of any dispute pertaining to the eligibility of a member, the matter

may be referred to the Election Commission of the Chamber by any
person aggrieved by the decision of the Secretary General of the Chamber
within three days which will decide that case within three days.
o Within three days of the decision by the Election Commissioner, any
o person aggrieved by the decision of the Election Commission may appeal

to the Director General whose decision in this regard shall be final.
o Within three days of the decision of the Election Commission or the

Director General as the case may be on such reference and changes, if any
otherwise allowed by the Secretary General, a copy of final list of voters
shall be provided to the candidates contesting the election and a copy of
such list shall also be submitted to the Director General, forthwith. The
final list of voters shall also be displayed at :

(a). The Notice Board of the head Office and Regional Offices of the
Chamber; and
(b) The website of the Chamber
NOMINATION PAPERS
Within four days of the issuance of the final list of voters, any person who is
eligible to contest the election for the vacant post, shall send his nomination duly
proposed, seconded, and signed by the candidate to the Secretary General on the
prescribed from in accordance with the Articles of Association or rules of the
Chamber.
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION COMMISSION
(a). The Commission may comprise of three members;
(b). The members so appointed have submitted their consent in writing

to their appointment as such;
(c). The members of the Commission, so appointed have not held any
office of the Chamber for the preceding two years.
(d). The members of the Commission shall not become a candidate in

the election they are conducting
(e). The members of Commission shall act independently and impartially.
BALLOT PAPER
• The ballot papers shall have duly numbered counterfoils and the

voters shall sign or affix thumb impression thereon in the

presence of the polling agents of the candidates and the returning
officer before the issuance of ballot papers to him / her.
 It shall be the duty of the polling officer to see the original identity
card issued by the Chamber or national identity card or passport
and or the driving license or any other acceptable mode of
identification of the voter and write the number thereof on the
counterfoil.
 After comparing the signatures and photographs with the specimen

signatures cards the polling officer shall handover the ballot paper
to the voter.
 The ballot paper shall be signed by the Secretary General or an

officer of the Chamber duly authorized by the Commission in this
behalf and shall also be signed by the polling officer at the time
when it is issued.
 The voter shall not be allowed to leave the booth after the ballot
paper has been handed over to him until and unless he or she has
inserted his / her ballot paper in the box placed before the presiding
officer / polling officer and polling agents of the candidates.
 Adequate arrangements shall be made to maintain the secrecy of

the polls.
 Proper account shall be maintained by a designated officer in

respect of ballot papers including used, unused, tendered,
challenged or stray ballot papers.

 The challenged votes shall be kept in a separate sealed envelope

duly signed and sealed by the polling officer.
 The Commission or an officer designated by the Commission shall

decide about the challenged votes after verification of necessary
information from the member firm, company or concern before the
official announcement of the results.
CONDUCT OF POLLING
The returning officer as appointed shall be in charge of all arrangements

connected with such elections, including counting of votes and announcement of
results.
COUNTING OF VOTES
Counting of votes shall take place immediately after the polling hours under the
supervision of Returning officer in the presence of polling agents of the
candidates, if any, at the designated sites.
PROVISIONAL RESULTS
Provisional results may be declared by the returning officer immediately after the
counting votes is completed.
INSPECTION OF RECORD OF ELECTIONS

The record of elections shall be open to inspection by the Members upon an

application made to the Returning Officer or his nominee in this behalf within
seven days of the date of polling.
EQUALITY OF VOTES
In the event of Equality of votes between two or more candidates a lot shall be
drawn by the returning officer in the presence of candidates or their authorized
representatives / polling agents of such candidates and a record of the result
thereof shall be made.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
The final result of elections shall be announced at the Annual General Meeting of
the Chamber. Called for this purpose within fifteen days of the date of polling,
but not later then 30thof September of the year, which shall be the material date
for the purposes of paragraph (iii) of clause (f) of sub-Section (2) of Section 14 of
the Trade Ordinance.
The final election result announced at the General Meeting shall be displayed at:
(a). The Notice Board of the Chamber within two days
(b). Displayed at the website of the Chamber within two days
(c). Submitted to the Director General within 7 days.
TRADE ORGANIZATION ORDINIANCE
MEMBERSHIP OF TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

(1) Chambers and sector-specific associations on all-Pakistan basis,

granted license under this Ordinance shall apply for membership of
the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
within thirty days of grant of license under this Ordinance.
(2) Upon an application by a trade organization under sub-section

(1), the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
shall enroll such trade organization as its member within thirty days
and where such an enrolment is not decided within thirty days, the
matter shall be referred to the Director-General along with the reasons
for not allowing enrolment and the Director-General shall decide the
matter within thirty days.
(3) A chamber or an association which is a member of the Federation

of Chambers of Commerce and Industry shall be eligible to vote in the
election of office-bearers and committees of the Federation of
completion of two years of grant of license: Provided that the existing
trade organizations, on grant of license under this Ordinance, shall be
deemed to be members of the Federation and shall be entitled to vote.
(4) Proprietorships, associations of persons, partnerships, companies

or multinational corporations engaged in trade, industry or services
shall be entitled to enrolment as members of chambers and
associations on fulfillment of the prescribed conditions.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time
being in force any person engaged in trade, industry or service,
or any combination thereof, shall be entitled to be enrolled as a
member of a registered trade organization except where such
person is otherwise disqualified for any of the reasons as may be
prescribed.

(6) Where a person, qualified to be enrolled as a member of a trade

organization, is refused enrolment or the enrolment is unduly
delayed, on a complaint by the aggrieved person, the Director-
General may direct the trade organization concerned to enroll such
person as a member on fulfillment of the prescribed requirements.
(7) Members of the Chambers and Associations shall be eligible to
vote on completion of two years of their enrolment and payment of
all dues.
(8) Except for the membership and office-bearers provided under
this Ordinance or prescribed rules, there shall not be any other position
by any nomenclature in a trade organization.
THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
(1) The Federal Government may, by notification in the official

gazette, appoint or empower an officer to perform the functions of
Director-General of trade organizations under this Ordinance.
(2) The Federal Government may appoint or empower such other
officers with Designations as it deems fit for performing under the
superintendence and direction of the Director-General, such functions
of the Director-General, under this Ordinance as he may, from time to
time, authorize them to discharge.
(3) The Director-General may, by order in writing, -
(a) Review any function, matter, case or decision of any officer;
or
(b) Withdraw any function, matter or case from any officer or
staff, and deal with such function, matter or case him either de
novo or from the stage it was so withdrawn, or transfer the same
to another officer or staff at any stage.

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
(1) All acts and proceedings of registered trade organization shall be

subject to the control of the Federal Government and, subject to such
control the affairs of such trade organization shall be managed and
conducted in such manner as the Director-General may, from time to
time, direct.
(2) The Director-General shall, for the purpose of this Ordinance,
have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of
Civil Procedures 1908 (Act V of 1908) in respect of the following
matters, namely :-
(a) Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and

examining him on oath;
(b) Compelling the production of documents;
(c) Receiving evidence on affidavit; and
(d) Issuing commission for the examination of witnesses.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time
being in force or in the articles or memorandum of a registered trade
organization and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing
provisions, the Director-General shall exercise the
Powers to -
(a) Conduct enquiries into the affairs of a trade organization as
may be Necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance;
(b) Inspect, with or without prior notice, any office of such trade
organization including any of its branch or regional, circle, zonal
or liaison office, or any record or document found therein;
(c) attend any meeting of the general body or the Executive
Committee of such trade organization or of any committee or
other body set up or appointed to transact any business, or to
conduct any affair, of such trade organization;
(d) Watch and supervise, or cause to be watched and supervised,

any election held by, or for the purpose of electing persons to the
Executive Committee or other body including a region, circle or
zone of any such trade organization;
(e) Act as a final forum of appeals against the decisions of any
person, committee or office-bearers of a trade organization in
matters relating to electoral process before the conduct of
election;
(f) Annul the results of any election held by any trade
organization if he is satisfied.
(i) Upon his own knowledge and after such investigation
he may think fit to make; or
(ii) Upon a report made by a person authorized by him to
make investigation for the purpose; or
(iii) upon a complaint filed by an aggrieved person in this
behalf within thirty days of the announcement of the results
of such election, that the irregularities in the conduct of such
election justify such annulment and, by order in writing,
direct fresh election to be held within such period as may be
specified in the order;
(g) cancel, suspend or modify any resolution adopted or any
decision taken, by the general body or the Executive Committee
of such trade organization if he is satisfied that such resolution
or decision is not in conformity with the provisions of the articles
or memorandum or any rules or regulations made there under, or
that the requirements of the provisions of articles or
memorandum or any rules or regulations made there under have
not been complied with while adopting such resolution or taking
such decision, or that such resolution or decision is contrary to
any rules, regulations, directions or instructions issued by the
Director-General or by the Federal Government to such trade
organization;

(h) If he considers it necessary for smooth, orderly and efficient

functioning of any such trade organization
(i) remove or cause to be removed any number of
members of the Executive Committee of such trade
organization and fill up, or cause to be filled up, the
resultant vacancies;
(ii) Suspend, or cause to be suspended, for a specified
period, any Number of members of any such trade
organization and cancel, or cause to be cancelled, any such
suspension or the suspension of any member otherwise than
by or at the instance of the Director-General;
(iii) Remove, or cause to be removed, from the membership
register, the name of any number of members, and reinstate,
or cause to be reinstated, in the membership register, any
member so removed or removed otherwise than by or at the
instance of the Director-General;
(i) Give directions to persons or trade organizations in matters
concerning this Ordinance, or any rules or directive made there
under;
(j) Impose and collect penalties and fines under section 25;
(k) Such other powers as are provided by this Ordinance.
RESTRICTION ON SUITS AGAINST TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force or in the
articles or memorandum of a registered trade organization, no suit or other legal
proceedings relating to affairs of a trade organization shall be instituted or commenced in
any court except high court.
COMPULSORY MEMBERSHIP OF TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

being in force or in the articles or memorandum of association of any
trade organization or other company or in any agreement or other
instrument, the Federal Government may,
(a) subject to any rules made in this behalf, by order in writing,
direct any firm, company or other concern engaged in any trade,
commerce, industry or service to be a member of registered trade
organization specified in the order; or
(b) if it considers expedient in the interest of trade, commerce,
industry, or service, by notification in the official gazette, direct
all such firms, companies or concerns or any class thereof
engaged in trade, commerce, industry or service, as may be
specified in the notification subject to exception if any, to be
members of the registered trade organization or organizations
specified in this behalf in such notification.
(2) Upon the issue of an order or notification under sub-section (1)
the registered trade organization concerned shall admit as its member
any firm, company or concern directed to be its member by such order
or notification.
DELEGATION OF POWERS

gazette, direct that all or any of its powers under this Ordinance shall,
in relation to such matters or subject to such conditions as may be
specified therein, also be exercisable by the Director-General.
(2) The Director-General may, by order in writing, authorize the
Administrator or any other officer to exercise and perform any of his
powers and functions under this Ordinance.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY CARRY OUT THE FUNCTIONS

OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this

Ordinance, the Federal Government may, by notification in the
official gazette, direct that the powers and functions of the Director-
General shall, under such circumstances, or in such cases, as may be
specified in the notification, be exercised and performed by the
Federal Government and upon such notification reference to the
Director- General in the relevant provisions of this Ordinance shall be
construed as reference to the Federal Government and such
provisions shall have effect accordingly.
TRADE ORGANIZATIONS FUND
(1) There shall be established a fund to be known as the Trade

Organizations Fund which shall consist of, grants made by the Federal
Government and the Provincial Governments;
(a) Fees and penalties collected by the Director-General; and
(b) Contributions from local and foreign donors or agencies.
(2) The Federal Government shall make rules and regulations
for utilizing and incurring expenditures from the Fund.
(3) For the purpose of maintaining the Fund the Federal Government
may open and maintain accounts at such scheduled banks as it may
from time to time determine.

MERGERS OF TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
Notwithstanding anything contained in another law for the time being in

force or provisions contained in Memorandum and Articles of Association
of any trade organization, the Federal Government may, by notification in
official gazette, direct any number of trade organizations to merge if each
of them is involved in the same or significantly similar trade, industry or
services or any combination thereof: Provided that if two or more trade
organizations are involved in the same or Significantly similar trade,
industry or services or any combination thereof shall be determined by the
Federal Government whose decision is this regard shall be final.
TRANSITIONAL PROVISION
(1) All existing trade organizations, before submitting application for grant
of license under this Ordinance, shall alter their memorandum and articles
of association or any existing arrangement, and shall take such other
actions as are necessary to bring the constitution, working and procedures
of the existing trade organizations in conformity with the provisions of this
Ordinance.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Ordinance, or any other
law for the time being in force, or provisions contained in the
memorandum and articles of association of any trade organization, in
order to bring the composition of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
Commerce and Industry, chambers and associations in conformity with the
provisions of this Ordinance, the Federal Government may, within six

months of the commencement of this Ordinance, pass any orders deemed

appropriate for this purpose. Such orders may include, but not limited to,
extension of the tenure of the office bearers and committees, or super
session of Executive Committee, or appointment of administrator, or
annulment of the elections of any trade organization including the
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, held under
the repealed ordinance or the order of the court. Simultaneously, with the
passing of such order, the Federal Government shall issue schedule of
election for the respective trade organization.
ADMINISTRTOR ACT UNDER DIRECTOR GENERAL
(1) The Administrator shall manage and conduct the affairs of the
trade organization under the supervision and control of the Director-
General and in accordance with the rules, if any, made in this behalf
by the Federal Government and, until such rules are made, in
accordance with such directions as the Director-General may, from
time to time, give.
(2) The rules and directions referred to in sub-section (1) may
provide for
(a) The appointment of an Advisory Committee consisting of
persons selected from the members of the trade organization to
assist the Administrator in the discharge of his functions;
(b) Holding of elections for the purpose of reconstitution of the
Executive Committee at any time considered appropriate before
the expiry of the term of appointment of the Administrator;
(c) Compliance with the provisions of the Ordinance to the
extent applicable to the trade organization except those relating
to the laying of the income and expenditure account and reading
of the auditor’s report in general meeting
(d) Withholding, during the period of super session of the

Executive Committee, of the general meeting of the trade

organization other than the meeting to hold elections for
reconstituting the Executive Committee;
(e) Conduct of any business, during the period the general
meeting remains withheld, which requires the approval or assent
of the members at a general meeting;
(f) The pay, allowances, remuneration and other privileges, of
the Administrator and the members of the advisory committee;
and
(g) Such other matters as are necessary for efficient management
of the affairs of the trade organization.
(3) Any expenditure incurred in connection with the management of
a trade organization by the Administrator including pay, allowances
and remuneration of the Administrator and the members of the
Advisory Committee shall be met as expenses, and be a charge on the
income, of the trade organization:
Provided that the Federal Government may allow remuneration,
honorarium to and re-imbursement of actual expenses incurred by
the Administrator in connection with performance of his functions
to be met from the Trade Organizations fund.
RESTRICTION ON SUITS AGAINST TRADE ORGANISATIONS
being in force or in the articles or memorandum of association of any
trade organization or other company or in any agreement or other
instrument, the Federal Government may
(a) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, by order in writing,
direct any firm, company or other concern engaged in any trade,
commerce, industry or service to be a member of registered trade
organization specified in the order

(b) if it considers expedient in the interest of trade, commerce,

industry, or service, by notification in the official gazette, direct
all such firms, companies or concerns or any class thereof
engaged in trade, commerce, industry or service, as may be
specified in the notification subject to exception if any, to be
members of the registered trade organization or organizations
specified in this
behalf in such notification.
(2) Upon the issue of an order or notification under sub-section (1)

the registered trade organization concerned shall admit as its member
any firm, company or concern directed to be its member by such order
or notification.
RESTRICTION ON MEMBERSHIP
(1) No person shall be a member of more than such number of trade

organizations as the Federal Government may, by notification in the
official gazette, specify in this behalf.
(2) A person convicted for any offence under this Ordinance shall
not hold, or be eligible for holding, any office in a registered trade
organization unless a period of five years has elapsed.
(1) No person shall be a member of more than such number of trade
organizations as the Federal Government may, by notification in the
official gazette, specify in this behalf.
(2) A person convicted for any offence under this Ordinance shall
not hold, or be eligible for holding, any office in a registered trade
organization unless a period of five years has elapsed.

APPEAL
(1) Any person or trade organization aggrieved by any decision or

order of the administrator may, within fourteen days of
communication of such decision or order, prefer appeal to the
Director-General.
(2) Any person or trade organization aggrieved by any decision or
order of the Director-General may, within fourteen days of
communication of such decision or order, prefer appeal to the Federal
Government whose decision, subject to sub-section (4), and shall be
final.
(3) On appeal under sub-section (1) the Director-General or, as the
case may be, the Federal Government may suspend the operation or
execution of the decision or order appealed against until the disposal
of such appeal.
(4) Any person aggrieved by the final order or decision of the

Federal Government involving a question of law may, within thirty
days of such order or decision, prefer appeal to the High Court.
DELEGATION OF POWERS

gazette, direct that all or any of its powers under this Ordinance shall,
in relation to such matters or subject to such conditions as may be
specified therein, also be exercisable by the Director-General.
(2) The Director-General may, by order in writing, authorize the
Administrator or any other officer to exercise and perform any of his
powers and functions under this Ordinance.
POWER TO LEVY FEE

The Federal Government may levy and charge prescribed processing

fee for grant of license or renewal of license to a trade organization,
and for examining the performance reports, audited accounts, and
other documents submitted to the Federal Government or the
Director-General.
PENALTY
Where a person contravenes any provision of this Ordinance or any

rule or order made, or any direction or instruction given there under,
or obstructs any officer or person acting under or in pursuance of any
such provision, rule, order, direction, or instruction, shall be liable to
penalty which may extend to one hundred thousand rupees.
CONTRAVENTION BY COMPANIES
Where a person contravening or failing to comply with, any provision

of this ordinance or any rule, order or direction made or issued there
under is a company or other body corporate, every managing director,
director, manager, secretary or other officer or agent thereof shall,
unless he proves that the offence was committed without his
knowledge or that he exercised due diligence to prevent its
commission, shall be liable to the penalty as provided for such
contravention or failure.
PRESUMPTION AS TO ORDERS
Where an order purports to have been made or signed by an authority

or person in exercise of any power conferred by or under this
Ordinance, a Court shall presume that such order was so made by that
authority or person.
MODE OF RECOVERY

Any sum imposed as penalty under this Ordinance shall be

recoverable as an arrear of land revenue.
INDEMNITY
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any

person for anything which is, in good faith, done or intended to be
done in pursuance of this Ordinance or any rule or order made or any
direction given there under.
POWER TO MAKE RULES
The Federal Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules for
carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE TO OVERRIDE OTHER LAWS
The provisions of this Ordinance shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained in any other law, for the time being in force.
VALIDATION OF ACTIONS
Anything done, actions taken, orders passed, instruments made, proceedings initiated,
processes or communications issued, powers conferred, assumed, exercised by the
Federal Government or Director-General on and after the 4th October, 2007 and before the
commencement of this Ordinance shall be deemed to have been validly done, made,
issued, taken, initiated, conferred, assumed and exercised and the provisions of this
Ordinance shall have, and shall be deemed always to have had effect accordingly.


Strengths and weaknesses are basically occurring in the internal environment of the
organization. These provide the information that in which area we are strong and
weak, and these provide the solution how we can overcome the weaknesses and
utilize the strengths in a right direction.
It is the moral and professional duty of directors, executives and managers to over
come the weaknesses and convert them into strengths and get maximum benefits
from the prevailing resources.
SWOT
Internal Environment External Environment

Strengths Opportunities

Weaknesses Threats
Being an internee I observed Unilever and found some “strengths” and
“weaknesses”. They are present at both levels being an enterprise and being a
production unit. But with these strengths and weaknesses they do have some
“opportunities” and “threats”.
STRENGTHS
 Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the largest department supporting trade
activities.
 Organization top management is the combination of both experienced & young
energetic professional which are providing to be the real strength of Chamber
of Commerce and Industry.
 Chamber of Commerce and Industry has very good relation among different
departments, coworker’s colleagues and subordinates.
 Chamber of Commerce and Industry is equipped with latest technology in
every function.

 Quality is the major concern in this business to establish long term relationship
with their member firm’s. Organization like COCI has realized this point and
has maintained its name as quality symbol.
 Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a strong trade and industry
monitoring and controlling position in the market.
 It is the only organization which supports Trade and Industry.
 Clarity in internal processes.
 Vital statistics records.
WEAKNESSES
 Company planning system is very slow.
 Their plans and implementation made through Ministry of Commerce.
 Policies are determined by the Government.

 Lacking employee training .
 Lacking with latest technologies.
OPPORTUNITIES
 WTO is a great opportunity for Chamber of Commerce.

 Availability of maximum members.
 No Competitors.
 Increasing Population of Pakistan, So it can increase trade in Pakistan.
 People are getting more quality conscious.
 Increase in awareness of executive education.
THREATS
 Unstable economic conditions in Pakistan.
 Uncertain political environment in Pakistan.
 High inflation rate in Pakistan that effect trade.
 Uncertain economic policies and regulations of government.
 Involvement of Political Factors.

 Change in Government can change the policies.
 Missing Facilities.
 Electricity .


 Highly qualified and trained staff should be deputed in field for the effective
monitoring and evaluation.
 Try to adopt competitive methods and procedures.
 Try to enhance and accuracy, performance and delays in work by setting work in
teams.
 Try to adopt one window operation for members complaints.
 Try to improve your weak areas and as well missing facilities.
 Remove ambiguous management style .

 Give empower to monitoring employees.

 Must adopt decentralization.
 President ship must be increase for effectiveness.
 Continuous monitoring of chamber from ministry of commerce.
LEARNING AS INTERN
LEARNED:
 Work processes in different Government Departments and at different
levels Use of new computer Software.
 Working in a team based culture.
 How to overcome the stress situation during high work pressures.
 Other skill Building.
 Dealing with business community.

One of the most important aims of the student life is to express him / her correctly and
adequately. This was believed in my mind when I first decided to go to Chamber of
Commerce and Industry to complete my internship program.
Actually Chamber is the place where business -community sits together and goes for the
single solution of the problems Chamber is the intermediary between the government and
business man. If there is any problem for the businessman for doing business related to

government or any other institution Chamber can play a vital role to solve that problem
with the support of all members.
Chamber can get its membership from FPCCI and register from Security and exchange
commission of Pakistan as a limited company.
So finally this internship program has helped me a lot in gaining practical knowledge of
job that will help me in the practical life once I complete my BBA.

Source and Reference

• Ch. Abdul Rauf (Vice President)

• Muhammad Naseer Tariq (secretary General)
• Muhammad Danish Umer (Member)
www.rykchamber.com
www.icc.com
www.lcci.com
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rahim Yar Khan

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan Campus 1

The third part constitutes the brief description of Organizational Structure.

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan Campus 2

In the sixth part, it is regarding trade organization ordinance means it is related to

SHORT TERM ACTIVITIES

• Meeting with Government Officials

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LONG TERM ACTIVITIES

• Dialogue with the Government on Core Economic Issues.

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The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan Campus 6

After the achievement of independence in 1947, the Muslim Chamber of Commerce in

The Chambers consisting of foreign investors were renamed as the Overseas

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry was originally

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan Campus 7

Reorganization of trade bodies in 1959-60 is the most important landmark in the

Rahim Yar khan chamber of commerce is a non-trading concern organization main

PURPOSE OF RAHIM YAR KHAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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1) CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP CLASS

o The member organization is if limited company or multination company which

o Any industrial production organization which is registered with sales tax

2) ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASS

Any organization which is not a limited or multinational company but is an industrial

SERVICES OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

o Issuance of chamber membership certificate and id card

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o For import and export it is compulsory with the affiliation of Chamber of

o It provide services regarding certificate of Origin

o Member can get concession in the selected hotels

o The directory of chamber provides the complete introduction regarding members.

o Dissemination of information regarding the every department of Rahim Yar khan.

o Provide services regarding trade benefit for business class.

WHO COULD BE THE MEMBER OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Corporate Class Associate Class

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The organizational structure of Chamber of Commerce and Industry is that it contain

General body will contain two classes.

COMMUNICATION IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The communication in the department is of three levels:

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From the higher authorities/ Department to the Subordinates/ Departments i.e.

Between the two Officers/Departments of parallel ranks i.e. Chamber of Commerce

TECHNOLOGIES USED FOR COMMUNICATION:

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENTS

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

o International Joint Ventures

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o Transfer of Technologies, Relations and Immigration

o Import and Export

FINANCE AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES DEPARTMENT

o Business Law and Legal reforms

o Business tax policies

o Labor and working environment

o Business referral services