In line to recognise the contributions of individuals and industry from Rawalpindi in different spheres of life, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Thursday organised Rawalpindi Icon award ceremony. According to RCCI the award ceremony was largely attended by the businessmen and traders hailing from the Rawalpindi Division besides the officials of local civil administration. Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali S. Jononov was the special invitee to the function.
The brands which were decorated with RCCI Awards included Koh-iNoor Textile, Attock Oil, Behria Town, Fresco Bakers, Tahzib Bakers, Savor Foods, Fauji Cereals, City Lab, Feroz Sons, Global Pharma,Metro shoes, Brand City, Shaheen Chemist, D. Watson, Roots School, and Bio Lab.
The prominent poet from Pothohar Anwar Masood was awarded with a special award for his valuable services in the field during the ceremony. Addressing the gathering President RCCI Syed Asad Mashadi pointed out that the business and industrial development originating from Rawalpindi has made significant strides during the recent past and the award ceremony is in recognition to their outstanding contributions towards the development of national economy.
Introducing the salient features of the upcoming Rawal festival being held in the city and cantonment areas simultaneously from Saturday, he said a number of special events including holding of Cultural shows, car show, balloting for special prizes, besides offering special discounted prices for sale of different commodities during the 9-day activity.
Appreciating the business and trade community for their valuable contributions towards help strengthening the national economy, Asad said that the community had always been playing their due role in national building activities especially during the trying times. -PR