ISLAMABAD, JUL 7 /DNA/ – Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, Ms. Kainat Azhar Khan, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday and held a productive and interactive session with members of the business community to discuss traffic-related challenges and explore practical solutions for improved traffic management in the federal capital.
Addressing the gathering, Ms. Kainat Azhar Khan emphasized that the Islamabad Traffic Police and the business community are partners in the shared objective of making Islamabad a model city in terms of traffic discipline, mobility and public convenience. “We are one family and together we will address and resolve all issues pertaining to traffic management through mutual coordination and understanding,” she remarked.
The CTO assured the business community that her office maintains an open-door policy and remains readily accessible to traders and citizens alike. She stated that she is personally available to receive feedback and facilitate timely resolution of traffic-related concerns. She further announced that she would undertake visits to major commercial centers across Islamabad and engage directly with the office bearers of the respective Traders Welfare Associations to identify challenges on the ground and devise workable solutions in consultation with stakeholders.
Welcoming the distinguished guest, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sardar Tahir Mehmood, highlighted a range of traffic and parking issues affecting both the business community and residents of the capital. He stressed the need for stronger coordination between the traffic authorities and trade bodies to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and promote a culture of discipline and compliance. He reaffirmed ICCI’s commitment to working closely with the Islamabad Traffic Police to make the capital an exemplary city in terms of traffic management and civic order.
Senior Vice President ICCI, Tahir Ayub, particularly drew attention to the traffic-related challenges being faced by traders operating in the Fruit and Vegetable Market and called for targeted interventions to facilitate smooth transportation and commercial activity in the area.
During the interactive session, ICCI Executive Members, Presidents and senior representatives of various Traders Welfare Associations apprised the CTO of traffic bottlenecks, parking constraints, encroachments and sector-specific mobility issues confronting businesses in different commercial zones of Islamabad. The participants appreciated the proactive approach adopted by the Islamabad Traffic Police and expressed confidence that sustained engagement would yield positive results.
In his vote of thanks, Vice President ICCI, Muhammad Irfan Chaudhry, expressed gratitude to the Chief Traffic Officer for her visit and for engaging directly with the business community. He appreciated her commitment to maintaining close liaison with traders and hoped that her proposed visits to commercial centers would pave the way for effective and lasting solutions to longstanding traffic issues.
Among those present on the occasion were Director Islamabad Police Ms. Ayesha Jameel, ICCI Executive Members Ms. Fatima Azim, Rohail Anwar Butt, Umer Khayyam Abbasi, Zulqurnain Abbasi, Malik Mohsin Khalid, Waseem Chaudhry, Raja Naveed Satti, Ishaq Sial and Malik Najeeb; former Senior Vice Presidents Khalid Chaudhry and Malik Naveed; ICCI senior members Nadeem Mansoor, Israr Mishwani, Raja Majeed and Ms. Nageena Khaleeque; as well as prominent trade leaders Waheed Cheema, Waseem Abbasi, Raja Zulfiqar, Raja Zahid Dhaniyal and many others.
