Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi
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Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi is a Pakistani businessman and political activist. He was elected as president of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA in 2010. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of getTickets, LLC and Interactive Ventures. The company owns and operates a network of over 200 web sites in many verticals including city portals, travel, news, automotive, finance, career and entertainment sectors. To keep people informed and educated on politics and social issues Interactive Ventures launched getPakistan.tv and DemocracyinPakistan.com
During his term as the President of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA (PCC-USA), a Coal Forum was organized in Houston which was widely attended by leading coal technology companies, investment banks, GE Power, Worley Parsons, US eximp bank, Thar Coal Authority and Engro Coal Power Company. As a business and community leader he has been promoting investment in the services sector of Pakistan especially call centers, data processing and web applications.
As member of the executive board of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA (PCC-USA) he has been credited with initiating policy document "Ideas for Pakistan" which is published annually and submitted to key policy makers in USA and Pakistan. He was instrumental in the signing of sister city agreement between Houston and Karachi as well as preparation of the proposal to sign this historic protocol. He was member of the team to lobby for the execution of Bilateral Investment Treaty
(BIT) between the two countries. Absence of this important trade document has hampered the foreign direct investment in Pakistan as well as embark on an Free Trade Agreement (FTA). He was part of the delegation that executed Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
(ICCI), Pakistan Gem & Jewelry Development Company (PGJDC), and Haripur Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Under his leadership PCC-USA organized first ever Chamber Presidents Summit in collaboration with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) which was attended by Presidents and delegation of seven leading chamber of the country.
Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi has been a contributing columnist for leading Pakistani newspapers The Frontier Post, The Daily Times, Daily DAWN and weekly Pakistan Chronicle. He has also written speeches and advised local politicians on election campaigns. He has been a mentor and guide to many start-up businesses in consumer internet and technology sectors.
He has Bachelors of Engineering (BE) degree from NED University of Engineering & Technology in Computer Systems. He later attended institute of Business Administration, Karachi
(IBA) to get a Masters in Business administration (MBA).
After graduating from NED University of Engineering and Technology Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi started his career with Zelin (pvt.)Ltd. an engineering firm that has since been closed down. He later worked as branch manager with EFU Life Insurance company and then became head of Money Market and Fixed Income with KASB Securities, one of the leading stock broker of Karachi Stock Exchange.
Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi is the member of Kundi tribe that hails from Dera Ismail Khan and Tank area of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa province of Pakistan. This is a pashtoo speaking tribe and has produced many prominent businessmen, politician and soldiers.
During his term as the President of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA (PCC-USA), a Coal Forum was organized in Houston which was widely attended by leading coal technology companies, investment banks, GE Power, Worley Parsons, US eximp bank, Thar Coal Authority and Engro Coal Power Company. As a business and community leader he has been promoting investment in the services sector of Pakistan especially call centers, data processing and web applications.
As member of the executive board of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA (PCC-USA) he has been credited with initiating policy document "Ideas for Pakistan" which is published annually and submitted to key policy makers in USA and Pakistan. He was instrumental in the signing of sister city agreement between Houston and Karachi as well as preparation of the proposal to sign this historic protocol. He was member of the team to lobby for the execution of Bilateral Investment Treaty
Bilateral Investment Treaty
A bilateral investment treaty is an agreement establishing the terms and conditions for private investment by nationals and companies of one state in another state. This type of investment is called foreign direct investment . BITs are established through trade pacts...
(BIT) between the two countries. Absence of this important trade document has hampered the foreign direct investment in Pakistan as well as embark on an Free Trade Agreement (FTA). He was part of the delegation that executed Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry has been serving the Economy of Pakistan and has continuously contributed to its development and progress...
(ICCI), Pakistan Gem & Jewelry Development Company (PGJDC), and Haripur Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Under his leadership PCC-USA organized first ever Chamber Presidents Summit in collaboration with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) which was attended by Presidents and delegation of seven leading chamber of the country.
Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi has been a contributing columnist for leading Pakistani newspapers The Frontier Post, The Daily Times, Daily DAWN and weekly Pakistan Chronicle. He has also written speeches and advised local politicians on election campaigns. He has been a mentor and guide to many start-up businesses in consumer internet and technology sectors.
He has Bachelors of Engineering (BE) degree from NED University of Engineering & Technology in Computer Systems. He later attended institute of Business Administration, Karachi
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
The Institute of Business Administration is a university and a business school in Karachi, Pakistan. According to the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, IBA is one of the best business and IT institutes in Pakistan...
(IBA) to get a Masters in Business administration (MBA).
After graduating from NED University of Engineering and Technology Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi started his career with Zelin (pvt.)Ltd. an engineering firm that has since been closed down. He later worked as branch manager with EFU Life Insurance company and then became head of Money Market and Fixed Income with KASB Securities, one of the leading stock broker of Karachi Stock Exchange.
Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi is the member of Kundi tribe that hails from Dera Ismail Khan and Tank area of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa province of Pakistan. This is a pashtoo speaking tribe and has produced many prominent businessmen, politician and soldiers.
External links
- Mid-term elections: is it the answer? published in The Daily Times, Lahore on December 30, 2010
- Reconstruction through trade - published in The Daily Times on August 25, 2010
- March Towards Democracy - published in Pakistan Link in April 2010
- Pakistan Chamber of Commerce organize Coal Forum - published in the Nation September 24, 2010