ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT): Dr. Anam Fatima, Chief Officer, Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI), has said that transparency, digitization and stakeholder engagement are essential for improving civic services and ensuring good governance. Addressing a ceremony organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in celebration of her conferment of the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, she expressed gratitude to the business community for its continued support and cooperation. She emphasized that MCI has introduced a series of reforms aimed at reducing public inconvenience and eliminating human involvement, including the digitization of key municipal taxes and permits. She announced that services related to parking permits, generator licenses, open-space permits and fee collection have been shifted online, enabling businesses and citizens to complete procedures without direct interaction with officials.
Dr. Anam Fatima said that her Department has consistently promoted respectful and dignified enforcement practices, particularly during anti-encroachment operations. She noted that birth and death registration services have also been digitized and integrated with modern verification systems to facilitate citizens. Highlighting MCI’s development agenda, she said the Corporation is actively working on environmental improvement, restoration of drainage channels, protection of Islamabad’s water resources and removal of encroachments. She assured the business community that issues related to parking, markets, industrial areas and other civic concerns would continue to receive priority attention through consultation and collaborative planning with stakeholders.
Appreciating the role of traders and market associations, she said their support has been instrumental in implementing civic reforms and improving the city’s infrastructure. She reiterated her commitment to maintaining an open-door policy and ensuring that MCI remains responsive, accessible and accountable to the people of Islamabad.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Tahir Mehmood, President ICCI, congratulated Dr. Anam Fatima on receiving Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and termed it a well-deserved recognition of her exemplary public service, integrity and dedication to Islamabad’s development. He said her leadership has brought a new culture of professionalism, transparency and responsiveness in municipal administration, benefiting both citizens and the business community.
Kamran Bakht Director Enforcement MCI highlighted the significance of consultative approach for strengthening trust among all the stakeholders to find practical and sustainable solutions to longstanding civic and enforcement issues.
strengthened trust between MCI and the business community and has played a key role in finding practical and sustainable solutions to longstanding civic and enforcement issues.
Senior Vice President ICCI Tahir Ayub, , said that Dr. Anam Fatima has set a remarkable example of public service through her professionalism, commitment and people-centric approach. He observed that her efforts to modernize municipal services and maintain continuous engagement with stakeholders have significantly improved the relationship between the civic administration and the business community. He expressed confidence that her visionary leadership would continue to contribute to Islamabad’s progress and prosperity.
Vice President Muhammad Irfan Chaudhry, said that the conferment of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz on Dr. Anam Fatima is a matter of pride for Islamabad and a recognition of her outstanding contributions to civic administration. He appreciated her accessibility, positive attitude and willingness to address issues faced by traders and citizens alike
President Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Samina Fazil, congratulated Dr. Anam Fatima on the prestigious award and praised her efforts to support women entrepreneurs and promote inclusive economic development. She said Dr. Anam’s achievements serve as an inspiration for women across the country and reflect the positive role women leaders can play in national development.
On this occasion, the elected representatives of the Traders Welfare Associations across Islamabad while congratulating Dr. Anam Fatima over the decoration with Tamgha e Imtiaz mentioned the problems of their respective markets for their earlier resolution. Former SVP Khalid Chaudhry conducted the ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by ICCI executive members, including Raheel Anwar Butt, Waseem Chaudhry, Ishaq Sial, Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Malik Abdul Aziz, Raja Mohammad Naveed Satti, Zulqurnain Abbasi, Ms. Fatima Azim, Umer Khayyam Abbasi, trade leaders including Yosufu Rajput, Kamran Kakakhel, Waseem Abbasi, Ahmed Khan, Ch. Waheed Cheema, Ajab Khan, Ms. Uzma Sheeraz, Raja Zulfiqar and other who warmly felicitated Dr. Anam Fatima on receiving Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and acknowledged her valuable contributions to public service and civic development.
