Islamabad, 22 February 2023 (TDI): Muhammad Asif Noor, CEO of the Diplomatic Insight Group of Companies, has been appointed as Convenor/Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) committee on Diplomatic Affairs for Federal Region.

The President of FPCCI, Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, presented the appointment letter. It is pertinent to note that Umar Masood Ur Rehman; Vice President FPCCI, Sajjad Sarwar; President ICSTSI, and Saqib Abbasi, Executive Member ICSTSI, were also present on this occasion.

Muhammad Asif Noor appointed as Chairman of FPCCI Committee on Diplomatic Affairs for Federal Region
Muhammad Asif Noor was appointed as Chairman of the FPCCI Committee on Diplomatic Affairs for the Federal Region.

Muhammad Asif Noor

Muhammad Asif Noor is a visionary and accomplished business executive, trader, media, business, and academic leader with over two decades of experience in building and fostering successful networks that include influential figures from around the globe.

Mr. Asif Noor has the strong leadership abilities to convert trust and networks into profits and meaningful engagement leading to a prosperous world.

As the CEO of the Diplomatic Insight Group (DIG), he has established a reputation for innovation and exceptional leadership through his ability to support governments, media, research, and trade organizations in making informed decisions by providing consultancy, network outreach, expert analysis, research that go beyond the usual ways of business.

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As the CEO of the Diplomatic Insight Group (DIG), Mr. Noor has earned a reputation for innovation and exceptional leadership. The DIG comprises several essential entities, including Diplomatic Insight Publishers Pvt Ltd, Belt and Road Consultants Pvt Ltd, Nirvana Merchants Pvt Ltd, Global Business Alliance, Public Diplomacy Magazine, The Diplomatic Insight, the Public Diplomacy Think Tank Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, and the Multilingual News Agency Global News Pakistan.

Belt and Road Consultants Pvt Ltd (BRC), an important part of Diplomatic Insight Group,  is building trade and offering consultancy services from Pakistan to the global trading routes.  BRC has offices in Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Islamabad, and Lahore. BRC has launched the Taali brand covering a range of products and exporting globally. BRC is also part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) e-commerce platform created to offer business groups and enterprises to support of cross-border e-commerce, digital trade, digital construction, digital management, cooperation, and market goods and services. SCO is 80 percent of Eurasia’s territory, 44 percent of the world’s population, and 24 percent of the global GDP.

As a result of his outstanding national and global linkages, Mr. Noor has been appointed as Convener/Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) committee on Diplomatic Affairs for the Federal Region. The FPCCI is one of the largest trade organizations in Pakistan, connecting the private sector and the Government. Apart from this, Mr. Asif Noor is the Goodwill Ambassador of the Vehari Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

Muhammad Asif Noor has received numerous accolades for his work. Due to his outstanding services in building relationships between countries, Asif Noor has been awarded the “Public Diplomacy Award” from the Government of Uzbekistan.

The People’s Republic of China embassy to Pakistan and China Economic Net (CEN) has conferred him with China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Communications Award for building stronger ties between Pakistan and China.

Hurricane Lamp Top Award for Policy Coordination from NEXT Federation New Zealand. He is also an acclaimed author and publisher. He regularly contributes to various Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Embassies, and national and international news and media outlets on foreign policy and security issues.

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Since its inception in 1950, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has advocated for and voiced the private sector’s collective opinions, concerns, and aspirations.

In this vein, it provided useful advice and solid assistance to the government in promoting exports, encouraging foreign investment, and stimulating economic activity.

Furthermore, it takes an active role in presenting trade, industry, and environmental problems, as well as protecting the interests of the private sector through constant dialogue with the government.