Islamabad, May 11, 2026: President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has said that the digitalization of processes at the Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO) will significantly improve transparency, efficiency, and ease of doing business in Pakistan.
He expressed these views while delivering the closing address at the “Change Management Session on Digitalization of DGTO Processes,” organized by DGTO in collaboration with Pakistan Single Window (PSW) in Islamabad.
Sardar Tahir Mehmood appreciated DGTO and PSW for launching what he termed a timely initiative aimed at institutional modernization and stakeholder facilitation. He also acknowledged the efforts of DGTO and PSW officials, including Adnan Khan, Pir Shah Gul, Rizwan Samad, Muhammad Ahmad, Shah Zeb, and Noman Khan for conducting an informative and productive session.
The ICCI president said the global economy was rapidly shifting toward digitization, automation, and data-driven governance, adding that Pakistan must accelerate reforms to establish a modern and efficient business environment.
He observed that the digitalization of DGTO processes would simplify regulatory procedures, reduce paperwork, strengthen communication, and improve operational efficiency for trade organizations across the country.
Praising the consultative approach adopted by Pakistan Single Window, Sardar Tahir Mehmood noted that involving chambers of commerce and trade associations during the development phase of the automated system would make the reforms more effective and sustainable.
Highlighting the importance of change management, he said digitalization was not merely about introducing technology but also about building stakeholder confidence, enhancing technical capacity, and ensuring adaptability. He stressed the need for continuous awareness sessions, training workshops, and technical support mechanisms for the smooth implementation of reforms.
He further emphasized the importance of creating a secure, integrated, and user-friendly digital platform capable of addressing the practical needs of trade organizations operating in different regions of the country.
The ICCI president assured DGTO and PSW of the chamber’s full cooperation in making the reform initiative successful through strong public-private partnership and institutional collaboration.
The session was attended physically and virtually by distinguished representatives of chambers of commerce, trade associations, and business organizations from across Pakistan.
Among those present were ICCI Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub, Vice President Muhammad Irfan Chaudhry, President of the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Samina Fazal, Executive Members Waseem Chaudhry, Raja Naveed Satti, Aftab Gujjar, former Senior Vice President Khalid Chaudhry, and Chairman ICCI ASEAN Committee Chaudhry Mohammad Ali.
Earlier, Secretary General ICCI Ghulam Murtaza, in his welcome address, highlighted the chamber’s continued efforts to promote ease of doing business through effective advocacy and coordination between the government and the private sector.
