Asif Sakhi criticises KCCI ‘ruling group’

Karachi: Asif Sakhi, Chairman of the Businessmen Alliance (BMA), criticized the KCCI's current ruling group, stating that they have failed to provide necessary support to Karachi's business community. This has led to businesses and industries moving from Karachi to Punjab. During a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, Sakhi expressed deep concerns over the city's law and order situation, mentioned that the KCCI has ruled the chamber for 26 years without delivering significant results.

He demanded a forensic audit of funds given to the Gul Plaza victims, noting that while 5 billion and 70 thousand rupees were distributed among traders, genuine affected shopkeepers have not received a single rupee. The current ruling group was also accused of creating an atmosphere reminiscent of 1947 by grouping teams on linguistic grounds.

Sakhi highlighted that for the first time, associate and corporate classes' elections will be held separately, preventing the ruling group from exploiting the rights of the associate class. He stressed that despite Karachi's population of 1.6 million NTN holders, the KCCI has only around 17,000 members, indicating a lack of trust in the present ruling group.

The BMA leaders said that their relentless struggle and legal efforts resulted in the Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO) restoring BMA candidates and assigning them serial numbers. This victory is a significant step for Karachi traders.