ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): Secretary General of the United Business Group (UBG), Zafar Bakhtawari, hosted a dinner at his residence in honor of the business community and trader organizations of Islamabad. A large number of prominent trader leaders and representatives of various markets attended the event.
Distinguished guests included: Kashif Chaudhry, President of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran; Haji Muhammad Naeem, Chairman Blue Area; Owais Satti, President Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry; Ahmed Khan, President F-10 Markaz; Naeem Akhtar Awan, President G-11 Markaz; Zargham Shah, President G-12 Markaz; Kamran Kakakhel, newly elected President G-10 Markaz; Chaudhry Waheed Cheema, President I-8 Markaz; Chaudhry Tahir, Chairman Pakistan Business Forum; Yousaf Rajpoot, senior trader leader Blue Area; Ashfaq Ahmed Chattha, former Senior Vice President ICCI; Naveed Malik, former Senior Vice President ICCI, along with Chaudhry Nadeemuddin Gujar, Chaudhry Aftab Gujar, Malik Mohsin Khalid, Khayyam Abbasi, Waseem Chaudhry, Zawalur Rehman Abbasi, Imran Minhas, Ishaq Siyal, Malik Abdul Aziz, Ateeq-ur-Rehman, Faisal Mazmil, Sohail Chaudhry, Abbas Hashmi, Saif-ur-Rehman Khan, Chaudhry Ashraf Farzand, Nisar Mirza, Imran Bukhari, Ameen Pirzada, Shah Faisal, Riaz Khan, and Raja Khalid Abbasi, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Zafar Bakhtawari said: “Friends are the most valuable asset in life, and they must always be respected. Freedom is a great gift from Almighty Allah; Pakistan is the fortress of the Islamic world and the center of hope for Muslims around the globe. We must raise our voice for oppressed Muslims worldwide and also take practical steps for their support.”
Addressing the gathering, Kashif Chaudhry said: “Zafar Bakhtawari is an ambassador of love. He has played a vital role in bringing life and vibrancy to Islamabad. Though a public life is never easy, he has been fortunate to have a noble life partner and righteous children. For the resolution of traders’ issues, Bakhtawari has always made sacrifices and has fulfilled the true essence of friendship and brotherhood. We pay tribute to his services. The business community must move forward with unity and collective efforts to solve its problems. We must also work together to support the flood victims.”
On the occasion, Naveed Malik stated that Zafar Bakhtawari’s contributions in the fields of business, journalism, politics, diplomacy, and culture are highly valuable for the country, and the business community holds them in great regard. Other distinguished guests present also appreciated Bakhtawari’s services, his spirit of friendship, and his social role, adding that the dinner was a fine reflection of trader unity, solidarity, and brotherhood.
