Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, will lead a high-profile business delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia from 14-16 April 2026 to participate in the D-8 Business Conference and the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026 – scheduled to be held from 14-18 April 2026.
Atif Ikram Sheikh apprised that these important events are being organized on the sidelines of the forthcoming summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation – comprising Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Türkiye and Azerbaijan. The conference is expected to attract senior government officials; leading chambers of commerce, investors & entrepreneurs; manufacturers & importers; distributors and major buyers from across the D-8 member countries.
President FPCCI highlighted that the D-8 region represents a market of more than one billion people with vast economic potential. The total intra D-8 trade has grown significantly in recent years; and, currently stands at over US$140 billion – reflecting the growing economic cooperation among member countries.
It is pertinent to note that Pakistan’s trade with D-8 countries is expanding; offering considerable potential for further growth through enhanced business engagement and trade facilitation, he added.
Atif Ikram Sheikh stressed that the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026 will provide an important platform for companies engaged in sectors such as Halal food and beverages; pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals; cosmetics & personal care; meat & agro-based products; Islamic finance & services and packaging & allied industries.
FPCCI Chief informed that a large number of delegates from D-8 member countries are expected to participate in the conference and expo. The event will offer Pakistani businesses a valuable opportunity to explore new markets; establish B2B linkages; identify joint ventures and enhance Pakistan’s exports within the D-8 region.
Arif Ikram Sheikh stated that the FPCCI delegation is being organized with the cooperation and support of the commercial section of the embassy of Pakistan in Jakarta. FPCCI has invited nominations from its member trade bodies; business councils with D-8 countries and leading exporters across Pakistan to join the delegation. Participation in the delegation will be on a self-finance basis; and, the last date for submission of applications is March 30, 2026.
FPCCI has encouraged exporters and business leaders – particularly from the Halal industry and related sectors – to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen Pakistan’s trade presence in D-8 markets and develop new business partnerships.
