ICCI President proposes economic index for Islamabad investment growth
Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed a new competitiveness index for the federal capital on Wednesday.
New framework for city assessment
The president suggested creating an Islamabad City Economic Competitiveness Index to evaluate local strengths. This tool would measure investment potential, infrastructure efficiency, and the overall business environment. The goal is to assess how well the city attracts productive investment.
Shift from traditional planning
Zia stated that Islamabad must move beyond conventional urban development methods. He argued that physical infrastructure alone does not define economic success. A modern, data-driven economic framework is required to strengthen the citys position.
Focus on employment creation
The proposal aims to promote industrial and commercial activities within the federal capital. Creating employment opportunities remains a central part of this new strategy. Business leaders visiting the chamber discussed these plans during their meeting on Wednesday.
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