FPCCI urges deeper economic integration within OIC to unlock $10.77 trn market
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry calls for stronger trade, investment and joint‑venture ties with the 57 OIC members, highlighting untapped potential in textiles, pharma, IT and other sectors.
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Positive · Buy bias
Textile, Pharma and Technology sectors stand to gain from deeper OIC trade, creating a Buy bias on related tickers.
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Desk call: Buy bias · Positively affected
- TextilePositively affected
- PharmaPositively affected
- TechnologyPositively affected
- AgriculturePositively affected
- EnergyPositively affected
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Sectors: Textile, Pharma, Technology, Agriculture, Energy — Positive · Buy bias. PSX tickers: ISL, INDU. Textile, Pharma and Technology sectors stand to gain from deeper OIC trade, creating a Buy bias on related tickers.
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Open on Business Recorder## FPCCI calls for greater OIC economic integration
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) highlighted that, despite a combined GDP of roughly $10.77 trillion among the 57 Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) members, intra‑OIC trade accounts for only 20.36 % of total foreign trade. The gap signals a large, under‑exploited market.
## Key figures and market size
- OIC’s combined GDP: ~US$10.77 trillion (2025 estimate) - OIC exports: US$1.7 trillion; imports: US$1.6 trillion - Intra‑OIC trade: US$1 trillion (20.36 % of total foreign trade)
## Sectors with growth potential
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh said Pakistan can deepen engagement in: - Textiles and value‑added apparel - Agriculture and food processing - Pharmaceuticals - Engineering goods and minerals - Information technology and halal products - Tourism, logistics and renewable energy
## Strategic rationale
Sheikh pointed to Pakistan’s strategic location, large consumer base, youthful demographics, established industrial base and the incentives under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) as foundations for attracting OIC investment. He urged more business‑to‑business interaction, joint‑venture projects and institutional linkages between chambers across the Islamic world.
## Outlook for listed companies
The push for joint ventures, technology partnerships and regional value chains could benefit Pakistani firms operating in the highlighted sectors, especially those already exporting to or partnered with OIC partners. Investors may see longer‑term upside as trade facilitation improves and new investment pipelines emerge.