{
  "id": 15320104,
  "title": "Entrepreneurship essential for job creation: ICCI President",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/entrepreneurship-essential-for-job-creation-icci-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T01:10:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444776/entrepreneurship-essential-for-job-creation-icci-president"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia has emphasized the importance of turning Pakistan's youth potential into economic opportunities through entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup businesses. Speaking at the Business Idea Competition 2026 event, Zia highlighted the vital role of entrepreneurship in creating jobs, promoting industrial growth, and expanding exports. He stressed the need for mentorship, training, financial access, and improved connections between academia and industry to foster the next generation of entrepreneurs. The ICCI president urged young innovators to recognize market chances, adopt modern technologies, uphold quality standards, and build sustainable, scalable business models that could transcend Pakistan's borders. Zia also stressed the value of connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with investors, experienced business professionals, and industry advisors to bridge the gap between creative concepts and successful commercial endeavors. ICCI Senior Vice President Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain Chatha underscored the significance of cultivating an environment where young entrepreneurs could receive expert advice, business development tools, and organizational aid. He noted that competitions like the Business Idea Competition 2026 play a crucial role in identifying emerging talent, fostering creative thought, and equipping young individuals to make substantial contributions to economic activity and job creation. ICCI Vice President Mohammad Waqas Khan urged competitors to convert their ideas into viable business ventures through meticulous planning, persistence, and proficient execution, reiterating the ICCI's dedication to supporting youth-led enterprises and fostering collaboration between educational institutions and the business community. Representatives from IIUI's Business Incubation Centre, Zahid Qureshi, Abrar ul Haq, and Azaz Mohammad also participated in the ceremony, emphasizing the need to nurture entrepreneurial talent, bolster institutional partnerships, and provide young innovators with the necessary guidance and opportunities to turn promising business concepts into enduring enterprises.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia has called for transforming Pakistan’s youth potential into productive economic opportunities through entrepreneurship, innovation, and business startups. Zia stated this while addressing the Business Idea Competition 2026 ceremony held here on Saturday. The event was jointly organised by the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Entrepreneurship crucial for job creation in Pakistan, says ICCI President",
    "ICCI emphasizes mentorship, training, finance for budding entrepreneurs",
    "Competitions like Business Idea Competition 2026 identify talent and foster growth"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing youth-led startups and mentorship bridges the gap between academic innovation and industrial growth to transform Pakistan's demographic potential into a scalable engine for job creation and exports.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}