ROLE OF FPCCI Since its inception, the FPCCI has advocated and voiced the collective opinion, concern and aspiration of the private sector and offered helpful advice and solid assistance to the Government in its efforts to promote exports, encourage foreign investment and stimulate economic activities in the country. The FPCCI has its fingers on the pulse of the economy and serves as a bridge between the private sector and the Government. The FPCCI is playing an active role in promoting economic activities as well as identifying problems of trade, industry, services, investments, environment and safeguarding the interest of the private sector through constant dialogue with the Government. MEMBERSHIPS FPCCI has under its umbrella, 254 Trade Bodies (66 Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 25 Women’s Chambers of Commerce & Industry, 13 Chambers of Small Traders, 4 Joint Chambers of Commerce & Industry, 146 all Pakistan Associations, representing Industry, Trade and Service sectors). COMMITTEES / COUNCILS The activities of FPCCI are conducted through following Committees / Councils:  Executive Committee  General Body  Business Councils & Joint Chambers of Commerce  Standing Committees  Pakistan Shippers Council  Pakistan National Committees on CACCI, ECO CCI, SAARC CCI, Islamic CCI, D-8 CCI, Commonwealth, SCO Business Council.  Budget Advisory Council.  FPCCI Specialized Committee on Budget  FPCCI Specialized Committee on CPEC  FPCCI Specialized Committee on Broadening of Tax  FPCCI Specialized Committee on FBR Affairs FOREIGN AFFILIATIONS 1. Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce & Industry (CACCI) 2. Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (ICCIA). 3. ECO Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECO CCI) 4. SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SAARC CCI) 5. D-8 Chambers of Commerce & Industry (D8 CCI) 6. SCO Business Council (SCO-BC) 7. Commonwealth Business Council (CBC)