Chakwal ( WNAM REPORT ): A representative delegation of prominent business personalities from Islamabad, comprising former President FPCCI & ICCI Malik Zubair, former Chairman Founder Group & former ICCI President Khalid Iqbal Malik, UBG Secretary General Zafar Bakhtawari, former ICCI President Ahsan Bakhtawari, and former Chakwal Chamber President Waqar Bakhtawari, visited Chakwal to offer heartfelt condolences to Qazi Muhammad Ashraf and Qazi Usman, the brother and son of the late Qazi Muhammad Akbar, Group Leader Chakwal Chamber of Commerce and former Vice President FPCCI, on his demise.
On this occasion, a floral wreath was laid on the grave of the deceased, and Fatiha was offered for the reward of his soul. Paying rich tribute to the late Qazi Muhammad Akbar, Zubair Malik said that he was a sincere, courageous, and dignified leader of the business community, who rendered exemplary services for the promotion of trade and welfare of the business fraternity in Chakwal. His absence will be deeply felt for a long time.
Khalid Iqbal Malik stated that Qazi Muhammad Akbar was a visionary and honest personality who played a pivotal role in organizing the business community and making the Chamber proactive. “We are all indebted to his contributions,” he added.
Zafar Bakhtawari said that Qazi Muhammad Akbar was not only a strong administrator but also a compassionate friend. “With his passing, the business community of Chakwal has lost a true leader. His role in establishing and developing the Chakwal Chamber is of utmost importance, and we pay homage to his services for the business community.”
Ahsan Bakhtawari and Waqar Bakhtawari expressed that the demise of personalities like Qazi Akbar is not only a loss for his family but a tragedy for the entire business community. “We share the grief of Qazi Usman and Qazi Ashraf and stand with them at every step,” they said.
On this occasion, Qazi Muhammad Ashraf thanked the delegation for their visit and said that his late brother always led a life of principles and honesty. “Today, the presence of such a large number of business community members offering condolences is a testament to his character,” he remarked.
Qazi Usman said that the loss of their esteemed father is an indescribable sorrow, but his upbringing and name will continue to guide them. “We are deeply grateful to all those who stood by us in this hour of grief,” he added.
The delegation included ICCI Executive Members Malik Mohsin Khalid, Raja Naveed Satti, Malik Abdul Aziz, Nisar Mirza, Babar Chaudhry, Imtiaz Abbasi, Asad Aziz, Khalid Chaudhry, Zahid Qureshi, Shah Faisal, Chaudhry Ashraf, Malik Nadeem, and others.
Prominent personalities from Chakwal’s business community were also present, including Chakwal Chamber President Aamir Najeeb Bhutta, Senior Vice President Riaz Farooqi, former Presidents Khawaja Arif, Khurram Kamran, Chaudhry Shehzad Saadat, Khawaja Nazir Sultan, Malik Hafeez Anjum, Mian Khawar, Malik Ghulam Murtaza, Malik Ghulam Hur, among others
