| Abbreviation | LCCI |
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| Founded | 1923 |
| Founded at | Lahore, British India |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Pakistan |
Region served | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Members | 46,000 |
President | Ali Hussam Asghar |
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| Affiliations | Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) |
| Website | lcci |
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The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) is a Chamber of commerce for Lahore, Pakistan. It was established in 1923, originally as Northern India Chamber of Commerce (NICC).
LCCI works to promote trade and industry and support the development of the business community.
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established by the businessmen and industrialists of northern India in 1923 under the name of "Northern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry". Following the partition of British India, it was renamed the West Punjab and NWFP Chamber of Commerce in 1948 and later the Punjab and NWFP Chamber of Commerce in 1953. In 1956, it became the West Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 1960, the present name, "The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry", was adopted. Today, the chamber is the first ISO-certified chamber of Pakistan.
LCCI aims to represent its members and contribute to the nation's economic development through the promotion of trade and industry. LCCI acts as a bridge between the government and the business community. It plays an important role in policy formulation by maintaining a constant interaction with the relevant authorities.
LCCI is affiliated with the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry. It has two classes of membership, namely, Corporate and Associate. This Chamber has currently more than 46,000 members and LCCI claims to be the biggest chamber in Pakistan.
The organization's policies and programs are determined by the 32 members of Executive Committee who are elected by the members, for two years, The office bearers are elected by the members of the Executive Committee after Election, which are held after two years. The President controls the working of the office and staff and directs all matters of the Chamber, with the assistance of Senior Vice-President and Vice-President.
In 1985, Research and Development Department was established at LCCI to act as the Think Tank and Advocacy Arm. The department is active to help business community is meeting their day to day need through providing updated information regarding business and economy and macro and micro business and economic policies of the government. The department is in contact with various government and international agencies in order to get consultation regarding important national and international policy matters which could affect directly or indirectly business, trade and industry.
