Mian Amer Mahmood, Chairman of Dunya Media Group and Punjab Group of Colleges, was honored with a prestigious award at the 12th Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Excellence Awards ceremony.
The event, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, was attended by members of the business community and senior government officials, with President Asif Ali Zardari serving as the chief guest. Notable figures such as former caretaker minister Gohar Ejaz and FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh were also present.
In the education category, the Punjab Group of Colleges received the ‘Best Educational Network’ award in the country, presented by President Zardari to Mian Amer Mahmood.
Additionally, Lake City was recognized as the Best Real Estate Project in the country, with CEO Sultan Gohar accepting the award. Fatima Fertilizer received an award for enhancing agricultural output, presented to CEO Ali Mukhtar.
The Legend of the Business Community award was given to S.M. Muneer, with his brother S.M. Parvez and son S.M. Tanveer accepting on his behalf. A news channel also received the Excellence Award, presented to Managing Director Azhar Abbas.
Aga Khan University Hospital was awarded Best Hospital of the Year, accepted by CEO Syed Farhat Abbas Naqvi. In the glass manufacturing sector, Ghani Glass CEO Anwar Ghani was recognized as the Best Company of the Year.
HBL’s CEO Muhammad Nasir Saleem received the Best Bank of the Year award, while Safeena Yahya was named the Best Emerging Fashion Designer. Another Legend of Business award was presented to Taimur Malik, son of notable Lahore businessman Malik Iftikhar, and Sheikh Riaz, who has served the business community in Sialkot for 40 years, was also honored with a Legend of Business Community award accepted by his family.
During the ceremony, President Zardari emphasized the government’s commitment to providing cost-effective electricity, land, and other facilities to promote trade and industry. Gohar Ejaz noted that Pakistan has embarked on a path of progress, with positive signs emerging in the economy.
