PISMA elects Khalid Tawab as chairman

Khalid Tawab has been chosen as chairman of the Pakistan Iron & Steel Merchants Association (PISMA) for the 2026-28 term, with no rival candidate in the contest, Business Recorder reported. The association's Election Commission, led by Abdul Razzak and supported by Faisal Marfani and Muhammad Bilal, announced the outcome and the names of the new office-bearers. M Hanif Sabuwala has been named senior vice chairman and Saleem Baber vice chairman.

In his remarks, Tawab thanked outgoing office-holders and pledged to meet the trust placed in him by the business community. He stressed that the steel and iron sector is central to economic growth and that its contribution is essential for the national economy. He also committed the new executive committee to advancing iron sector interests and commerce.

Seven members were also returned unopposed to the executive committee, including Ch Aftab Ahmed Khan, Ali Asghar Jivani and Nasir Marfani. Ismail Agaria, Safdar Iqbal and Muhammed Idress, who had served in leadership roles earlier, offered congratulations and wished the team success during its term.