FAISALABAD: Standard Chartered Pakistan and the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) have officially launched FCCI Expo 2026, an initiative aimed at strengthening business collaboration, promoting investment opportunities and supporting industrial growth in Pakistan.

The announcement was made during a soft launch event held in Faisalabad on Tuesday, where business leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs and representatives from the local business community gathered ahead of the main exhibition scheduled for July 24–26, 2026, at the Lahore Expo Centre.

Standard Chartered Pakistan is the title sponsor of FCCI Expo 2026, which organizers say is designed to serve as a platform for businesses to showcase innovation, expand commercial networks and explore new investment opportunities.

Around 150 members of Faisalabad’s business community attended the launch event, which also featured discussions on the opportunities and challenges facing Pakistan’s industrial and commercial sectors.

Speaking at the event, Saadya Riaz, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Pakistan, said the country’s long-term economic growth depends on the success of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

She said platforms such as FCCI Expo 2026 can help businesses connect with new markets, promote innovation and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.

Standard Chartered said its partnership with FCCI reflects the bank’s continued commitment to supporting Pakistan’s economic development by facilitating business growth and leveraging its international network to connect local enterprises with global opportunities.

FCCI Expo 2026 is expected to bring together businesses from various industries, providing a platform for networking, partnerships and commercial engagement during the three-day exhibition in Lahore.

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