Yasir Farooqui

Linking the Dutch business community to Pakistan's one company at a time- Trade Office - Embassy of the Netherlands

[Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90]

Always fascinating to see the insights brought forth by the @oicci_pakistan

[OICCI @oicci_pakistan]

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan, Robert-Jan Siegert; First Secretary, Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Pakistan, Alexander Akerboom; Honorary Consul Karachi, Tarek Moinuddin Khan; and Economic Advisor, Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90 visited OICCI for an introductory meeting on November 13, 2025.

The delegation was welcomed by OICCI Secretary General M. Abdul Aleem, Executive Director Kashif Shafi, Corporate Communications Lead @HumayounAK and Communications Associate Fiza Fayaz. The meeting was also attended by member company representatives, Deputy Managing Director at @FCEPakistan Imran Hussain, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Manager at @Unilever Ramlah Tariq.

The meeting began with a presentation by M. Abdul Aleem, who briefed the Ambassador on OICCI’s role as the representative body of over 200 leading foreign investors, the Chamber’s policy advocacy work, and the contribution of its members to Pakistan’s economy. M Abdul Aleem further outlined presence of Dutch companies in Pakistan, noting the significant role they play across various sectors. He also shared insights on Pakistan–Netherlands bilateral trade trends and opportunities for collaboration in agri-tech, renewable energy, textiles, healthcare innovation, and the digital economy.

Ambassador Siegert engaged in a detailed discussion on the operating environment for existing Dutch businesses in Pakistan, expressing interest in the investment climate and the FDI-specific segment of the presentation and appreciated the chambers comprehensive briefing.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on FDI, and the potential for enhanced business collaboration between the Netherlands and Pakistan.

[Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90]

@shayanadamjee @arhuml92 😂

[Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90]

Bangladesh give Pakistan a target of 194 to chase on Saeed Anwars birthday. Seems like a tribute.

[Pakistan Cricket @TheRealPCB]

🧢 302 international appearances
🏏 4,052 Test runs and 8,824 ODI runs
🥇 20 ODI 💯s - Most for a 🇵🇰 batter
🥇 11 Test 💯s - Most for a 🇵🇰 opener
🌟 194 vs India in Chennai in 1997 - Highest individual ODI score for almost 13 years!

Happy birthday to Saeed Anwar 🎂

[Lianne HWS Houben @HwsHouben]

Thrilled to be part of the panel discussion hosted by Better Work Pakistan regarding including safe and inclusive work spaces for women in the textile sector.

#texpo2023 #womeninclusivity #betterworkpakistan #karachi #netherlands #nlinpk

[NLinPakistan 🇳🇱 🇵🇰 @NLinPakistan]

Ambassador @HennyFdeVries invites everyone to visit the #TulipGarden and ‘After Us the Deluge’ photo exhibition in F9 Park #Islamabad.

Enjoy the blooming tulips from 🇳🇱 and share your thoughts!

#75YearsRelations 🇳🇱🇵🇰friendship #ClimateChange #PakistanFloods

[Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90]

@RezaRasool @WisdenCricket @shayanadamjee @shayanadamjee batting while I bowl?

[Lianne HWS Houben @HwsHouben]

Excited to meet 🇵🇰 cricket stars last evening at a reception hosted by @CTurnerFCDO, proud to hear good words for 🇳🇱 cricket team from @babarazam258 @iNaseemShah @HarisRauf14 and many more for helping 🇵🇰 reach #T20World Cup semifinals! 🇵🇰🇳🇱 cricket friendship zindabad!

[NLinPakistan 🇳🇱 🇵🇰 @NLinPakistan]

🇵🇰🇳🇱 became true cricket friends this year. Apart from ODI series, 🇳🇱 helped 🇵🇰 reach semifinals of #T20WorldCup2022 & now many Dutch players have signed up for @OfficialPSL 2023. How many Dutch players would you like to see in action in @OfficialPSL? @TheRealPCB @KarachiKingsARY

[NLinPakistan 🇳🇱 🇵🇰 @NLinPakistan]

Just like every Pakistani, Ambassador Henny de Vries is also very excited for the #T20WorldCupFinal today. She wishes all the best to #TeamPakistan!

Apart from excellent performance by #GreenShirts 🇳🇱 also helped 🇵🇰 reach the final! So #BringItHome 🇵🇰

[Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90]

Perfect Example of how #Dutch - #Pakistani collaboration can change the World (cup)! 😉 Lets make this effort count @TheRealPCB !
@KNCBcricket @NLinPakistan @deederer

[Cricinfo @cricinfo]

The catch that changed the #T20WorldCup!

@Roela52 on the stunning catch of David Miller that broke South African hearts and opened Pakistan's route to the final

👉 https://t.co/yEBhdQWJFe

[Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90]

Excited to be presenting to Dutch companies in Dubai the #trade & #investment opportunities in #Pakistan over breakfast today. If you're a Dutch company and have an interest in the Pakistan market, Reach out!
#stayintouchwiththedutch

[Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E @falamb3]

The message is loud and clear from @KNCBcricket to @TheRealPCB Make sure that you WIN so we finish 4th…. #PAKvsBAN #ICCT20WorldCup

[Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz]

Big moment. Congratulations to all of you. Well played, Pakistan 🇵🇰 … and Netherlands :)

[The President of Pakistan @PresOfPakistan]

President Dr. Arif Alvi receiving the diplomatic credentials of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Ms. Henny Fokel de Vries, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad.

[Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90]

@NLAmbPlomp @NLinNigeria I am sure the green colored tie has and will serve you well on numerous occasions! 😀

[Wouter Plomp @NLAmbPlomp]

Thank you @NLinPakistan for supporting flood relief efforts by #IndusHospitalAndHealthNetwork @IHHN_PK & crowdfunding.
I’m happy to contribute and impressed by resilience & solidarity of #Pakistani people!

[Ghias Khan @Ghias_K]

PAK needs a 20 yr National Industrial Policy that will ensure cost competitiveness, increase FDI (critical!) & improve Ease of Doing Business. @oicci_pakistan has submitted reccs. on taxation, trade & sector specific policies & are hopeful of govt. support.

[Yasir Farooqui @frokhi90]

Best of luck @NLAmbPlomp! Wishing you all the success on your new posting!

[Wouter Plomp @NLAmbPlomp]

Thank you @NigeriaMFA Chief of Protocol for the warm welcome so quickly after my arrival allowing me to present a copy of my credentials

[Wouter Plomp @NLAmbPlomp]

What a match and what a nail biting finish, congratulations #Pakistan #INDvsPAK2022