The Chamber's main function is to promote and protect the commercial, industrial and financial interests of foreign investors engaged in commerce and industry in Pakistan. It also collaborates with the government in promoting private foreign investment.

The Chamber projects the views and reactions of its members to policy makers and is often called upon to assist in formulating government policy in the financial, commercial and industrial spheres, particularly in so far as these affect foreign commercial and industrial businesses operating in the country. One of its most important objective is to ensure that members views are heard and given due consideration by the government while forming and implementing policies for the country's socio economic development. The Chamber also takes up with the authorities difficulties encountered by its member-firms arising from the administration of such policies.

The Chamber aims to uphold business ethics and establish just and equitable principles in trade.

NEW VISION:- *

To be the premier body for promoting new and existing overseas investment in Pakistan by leveraging the world-class expertise of OICCI Members for the benefit of the Investor and the country.

NEW MISSION:- *
 

To assist in fostering a conducive, open and equitable business environment in Pakistan.

To facilitate transfer of best global practices to Pakistan.

To enhance the image of overseas investors in Pakistan and the image of Pakistan in overseas business communities.

* The new vision and mission statements were approved in the Managing Committee meeting held on 22nd June 2004.