Naveed Ahmed has been elected unopposed as Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) for the 2026–28 term.

Faad Waheed was elected Senior Vice Chairman, while Sheikh Asif Saeed became Vice Chairman. Members also appointed Abdul Razzaq as Patron-in-Chief of the association.

The announcements were made during the 81st Annual General Meeting of PVMA. Outgoing Chairman Sheikh Umer Rehan chaired the meeting with Patron Abdul Razzaq.

FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh and Vice President Abdul Momin Khan also attended the gathering.

21-Member Executive Committee Elected

Sheikh Umer Rehan announced the 21-member Executive Committee for the new term. The members were elected unopposed.

The North Zone representatives include Faad Waheed, Muhammad Sameen Jan, Salman Khan, Kashif Islam Sheikh, Sheikh Amjad Rasheed and Arham Ikram.

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The Central Zone representatives are Zafar Iqbal, Imaduddin, Muneeb Mannan, Nasir Ibrahim, Hamza Tariq Sufi, Naveed Ahmed, Zain Mahmood and Fawad Akram.

The South Zone representatives include Sheikh Asif Saeed, Maroof Molvi, Haseeb-ur-Rehman Sheikh, Muhammad Arshad Hayee, Rafiq Razzaq, Sheikh Anjum Rehmat and Adil Waheed.

Sana Shoaib and Marwa Shoaib were elected on the women’s reserved seats.

Outgoing Chairman Highlights Industry Efforts

Sheikh Umer Rehan highlighted his efforts during his tenure as chairman.

He said he held meetings with senior government officials and ministers. He also met the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Rehan said he raised industry concerns with officials from the Ministries of Finance and Industries and Production.

He said the association focused on major challenges facing the ghee and edible oil industry. These included taxation, energy costs, raw materials and import policies.

According to Rehan, the association presented these issues before relevant authorities. He said the efforts helped members secure their legitimate rights.

He congratulated the new office-bearers and wished them success.

Abdul Razzaq Announces New Committee

Patron-in-Chief Abdul Razzaq thanked members for appointing him as Patron of the association.

He announced plans to form a six-member committee. The committee will include two members each from Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He said the committee would identify problems facing the ghee and cooking oil industry. It would also work on their resolution.

Razzaq said PVMA remained in regular contact with the FBR. He said the association would continue working as a bridge between the industry and the tax authority.

Naveed Ahmed Pledges Collective Efforts

Newly elected Chairman Naveed Ahmed thanked PVMA members and the business community for their confidence.

He pledged to use his capabilities to address the industry’s concerns. He also promised to protect the legitimate interests of the ghee and edible oil sector.

Ahmed said a conducive business environment was essential for industrial growth. He linked a stronger business environment with increased economic activity and stability.

He said the new leadership would work through unity and consultation. It would also adopt a collective strategy to promote the industry.

The new leadership also praised outgoing Chairman Sheikh Umer Rehan. Members acknowledged his efforts to raise industry issues before relevant forums.

They also appreciated his coordination with government institutions to seek practical solutions.