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The new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment, along with vice-chairmen and board members, was formally introduced during a special ceremony. This step was taken to improve the operations of the Balkh Chamber, enhance coordination between the Chamber’s leadership and the Balkh provincial authorities, and strengthen commercial activities in the province.

In the event held for this purpose, Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, head of Yama Petrol Company and a prominent business figure in Balkh, was introduced as the new Chairman. Mr. Haroon Rashid Qazi was appointed as the First Vice-Chairman, Mr. Abdul Momin Ziaei as the Second Vice-Chairman, Mr. Asadullah Asadi as the Chief of the Secretariat, and Mr. Merajuddin Parhiz as the Head of Finance.

Additionally, the following individuals were appointed as board members: Khairuddin Mayel Ahmadi, Mohammad Ebrahim Ghaznfar, Zamary Kamgar, Nasir Ahmad Arab, Kamal Nabizadah, Mahmood Yousufzai, Mullah Abdul Ghafour, Mohammad Younas Arman, Nasir Ahmad Sultanzada, Mirwais Ahmadi, Abdul Jamil Zazai, Fazel Ahmad Dosti, Mohammad Yasin Wahabzada, Habiburrahman Rahmani, and Mohammad Kambiz Sadri.

Mr. Mohammad Mostafa Momand was appointed as the spokesperson of the Balkh Chamber.

This initiative aims to enhance trade activities, facilitate business services, and strengthen the role of the private sector in Balkh, fostering effective coordination between traders and relevant institutions.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

The Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), organized a special event to commemorate the World Day Against Child Labour at the Chamber's headquarters.

The event was attended by government officials and private sector representatives, including Mr. Asadullah Asadi (Head of Balkh Chamber), Mr. Ahmad Shakib Akbari (Executive Director), Mawlawi Sardar Mohammad Haidari (Balkh Director of Economy), Mr. Ahmad Wali Sangar (Economic Expert of the Governor’s Office), Mr. Sayed Zainullah Osmani (Head of Balkh Agriculture Chamber), representatives from the Departments of Labour and Social Affairs, Information and Culture, as well as traders, entrepreneurs, economic stakeholders, and representatives from international organizations.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Asadi welcomed participants and emphasized the harmful impact of child labour on the future of society. He highlighted the critical role of the private sector in combating this issue and expressed gratitude to the ILO for supporting such awareness programs. He reaffirmed the Chamber’s and the business community’s commitment to working with relevant institutions to address the issue.

Other speakers from both governmental and private entities shared insights on combating child labour, supporting families, and enhancing public awareness.

At the end of the event, participants pledged to take effective steps toward eliminating child labour in Balkh through joint efforts, awareness campaigns, and strengthened cooperation between the public and private sectors.

The Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), organized a special event to commemorate the World Day Against Child Labour at the Chamber's headquarters.

The event was attended by government officials and private sector representatives, including Mr. Asadullah Asadi (Head of Balkh Chamber), Mr. Ahmad Shakib Akbari (Executive Director), Mawlawi Sardar Mohammad Haidari (Balkh Director of Economy), Mr. Ahmad Wali Sangar (Economic Expert of the Governor’s Office), Mr. Sayed Zainullah Osmani (Head of Balkh Agriculture Chamber), representatives from the Departments of Labour and Social Affairs, Information and Culture, as well as traders, entrepreneurs, economic stakeholders, and representatives from international organizations.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Asadi welcomed participants and emphasized the harmful impact of child labour on the future of society. He highlighted the critical role of the private sector in combating this issue and expressed gratitude to the ILO for supporting such awareness programs. He reaffirmed the Chamber’s and the business community’s commitment to working with relevant institutions to address the issue.

Other speakers from both governmental and private entities shared insights on combating child labour, supporting families, and enhancing public awareness.

At the end of the event, participants pledged to take effective steps toward eliminating child labour in Balkh through joint efforts, awareness campaigns, and strengthened cooperation between the public and private sectors.