KARACHI  - Pakistan’s High Commissioner–designate to South Africa (Pretoria), Najam-us-Saqib has stressed the need to rectify the widespread misconceptions around the globe about Pakistan’s overall security situation.
Talking to the office-bearers and Managing Committee members of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) during his visit to the chamber on Thursday, Najam-us-Saqib stressed that the media must act responsibility and besides giving coverage to the incidents of law and order situation, they must also highlight the success stories, peaceful cities and scenic sights in Pakistan.
He added that the security situation in some of the most developed countries is worse than Pakistan but unfortunately, Pakistan suffers terribly as the incidents of law and order situation in some perturbed areas were being over projected by the media, resulting in tarnishing the image of the country.
Najam-us-Saqib further said that huge potential for Pakistani products exists in South Africa where Pakistani businessmen can exports almost all locally manufactured goods, make investments and undertake joint ventures. He assured full support to the Pakistani businessmen willing to do business in South Africa. Commenting on his new assignment in S. Africa, Najam-us-Saqib said that he will be focusing on reinforcing Pakistan’s presence in the South African market in order to further strengthen trade ties between the two countries. Speaking on the occasion, President KCCI Abdullah Zaki briefed the Pakistani High Commissioner about the overall functioning of KCCI and its membership base.
Replying to various concerns raised by KCCI members over poor performance of Commercial attachés and officers in various Pakistani embassies abroad, he advised KCCI members to forward their specific complaints to the Ministry of Commerce and was fairly optimistic that the ministry will act against such officers for their incompetence.
Senior Vice President KCCI, Muffasar A. Malik, Vice President KCCI, Muhammad Idrees and Managing Committee members were also present on the occasion.