Queens, NY (Nov 23-2025— A major step toward strengthening global business cooperation took place this week as the Pakistani business community and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce jointly hosted a Pre-Trade JBiz & Business Community Networking Event in Queens, NY. The gathering was organized in partnership with PACOLI and Mr. Farooq of 4thPillar TV USA a Goodwill Ambassador of the JBiz Expo, drawing prominent business leaders, chambers, and delegates committed to expanding cross-community economic ties.
The Guest of Honor for the evening was Mr. Duvi Honig, Founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the JBiz Expo & Economic Forum. He was joined by a distinguished FPCCI (Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry) delegation led by Hamayyun Rashid, Ishfaq Abbasi, and Zafar Shahzad Mirza.
Hosting organization PACOLI was represented by its President Tauqeer ul Had and team members Shahid Ranjah, Azam Adam, and Hamayyun Safder. Mr. Farooq Mirza, President of 4thPillar TV USA and Goodwill Ambassador to JBiz and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber, served as co-host. The event also welcomed Mr. Ali Koack, Chairman of the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce.
Recognizing Emerging Leaders & Women Entrepreneurs
A highlight of the evening was a special awards ceremony where the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce presented Business Leadership & Recognition Certificates to five rising Pakistani entrepreneurs, including several women-owned businesses, recognizing excellence, innovation, and community leadership.
Strengthening Muslim–Jewish Partnership Through Commerce
In a powerful gesture of unity, the Pakistani community honored Mr. Duvi Honig with its Annual Community Award, acknowledging his leadership in building bridges through commerce and advancing economic collaboration between Muslim and Jewish communities.
During his keynote remarks, Mr. Honig reflected on the Chamber’s 2024 diplomatic achievement of introducing Pakistani and Turkish business leadership—an alliance that later produced an MOU signing at the Pakistani Embassy. He emphasized that:
“When we unite, it’s about empowering everyone—regardless of faith, skin color, or religion. Commerce is the bridge that brings communities together.”
Pakistan Announces Official Delegation to JBiz Expo 2025
A major development of the evening was the presentation of a formal Letter of Intent from the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, confirming that an official trade delegation from Pakistan will attend the JBiz Expo & Economic Forum on December 10th in Atlantic City.
This reinforces Pakistan’s growing commercial engagement with the U.S. business community and its commitment to deepening ties with the OJC and JBiz platforms.
A Symbol of Respect: Sindhi Topi Presented to Mr. Honig
The event concluded with a heartfelt cultural exchange as Pakistani leadership presented Mr. Honig with a traditional Sindhi Topi—a gesture symbolizing honor, friendship, and royalty—further underscoring the spirit of unity and mutual respect that defined the evening.
About the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce is a global, non-sectarian business network and economic development engine dedicated to empowering communities through commerce, fostering international trade, and building bridges between diverse cultures and nations.
About JBiz Expo & Economic Forum
The JBiz Expo is an international economic summit and business conference uniting global leaders across commerce, government, media, technology, and diplomacy to advance practical, solution-driven economic collaboration. To register visit Www.JbizExpo.com
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