{
  "id": 4531137,
  "title": "FPCCI expresses solidarity with Mian Adrees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/fpcci-expresses-solidarity-with-mian-adrees",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T00:26:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437111/fpcci-expresses-solidarity-with-mian-adrees"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Karachi, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has voiced full support for prominent industrialist and former FPCCI President Mian Muhammad Adrees. He affirmed that the business and industrial community stands by him, emphasizing that Mian Muhammad Adrees is a respected national figure who has dedicated decades to industrial development, employment generation, export promotion, and welfare activities. Sheikh stressed that facts in disputes should be revealed through proper institutions based on law and evidence. He announced the creation of a high-level liaison committee comprising business, industrial, and trade community representatives to investigate the matter and present the facts to the public. The committee, to be led by former FPCCI Vice President Manzoor-ul-Haq Malik, will also include former FPCCI President Zubair Tufail, Senator Mian Muhammad Atiq, and Senator Talha Mahmood. At the FPCCI Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, a unanimous resolution was passed to address Mian Muhammad Adrees' situation collectively and pursue it through relevant forums. Sheikh condemned the unwarranted pressure and media trials faced by prominent trade leaders and industrialists, asserting that such actions undermine the dignity and confidence of the business community. He reiterated the business and industrial community's commitment to justice, transparency, due process, and the rule of law, expressing optimism that the matter would be handled fairly and transparently based on facts and merit.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has expressed complete solidarity with prominent industrialist and former FPCCI President Mian Muhammad Adrees, stating that the business and industrial community stands firmly with him. He said that Mian Muhammad Adrees is a respected national figure who has rendered valuable services to the…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "EFP says concerned at ‘discriminatory’ action against Mian Adrees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/efp-says-concerned-at-discriminatory-action-against-mian-adrees",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:26:23.000Z"
      }
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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."
}