Johar Qandhari Praises Business Community’s Resilience Amidst ChallengesKarachi.
The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar
Qandhari, commended the business community for their continued industrial and commercial
activities during challenging times. He highlighted the ongoing efforts to transform the Korangi
industrial area into a model industrial zone, emphasizing the strong coordination between KATI
and the District Deputy Commissioner of Korangi.
Addressing a luncheon held in honor of Deputy Commissioner Korangi Masood Bhutto,
Qandhari noted that KATI is not only focused on addressing the issues of the industrial area but
is also actively involved in public welfare initiatives, including the polio eradication campaign
under the leadership of the Deputy Commissioner.
The event was attended by prominent figures including Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya,
Senior Vice President Nighat Awan, Former Chairman Farhan-ur-Rehman, Sheikh Fazal-e-Jalil,
Ehtishamuddin, Assistant Commissioner Korangi Imran-ul-Haq, and other KATI members.
Qandhari expressed hope that the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner would continue the
tradition of strong collaboration with KATI, following in the footsteps of his predecessors. He
also stressed the importance of prioritizing the issues facing the cottage industry in Mehran
Town, calling it the backbone of the economy. “Without addressing the challenges of small and
medium enterprises, the large-scale manufacturing sector cannot fully contribute to industrial
development,” he added.
Deputy Commissioner Korangi Masood Bhutto, in his remarks, acknowledged the significant
role the business community plays in the development and prosperity of Pakistan. He assured
that resolving the community’s issues would be a top priority. Bhutto appreciated KATI’s
contributions to the construction, development, and beautification of the Korangi Industrial Area
and welcomed the suggestions made by its members. He also promised to accelerate ongoing
development projects in the district to ensure that the public benefits from these welfare
initiatives as soon as possible.
Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya emphasized that industrialization is crucial for the
country’s economic strength and overall development. He noted that while the Korangi industrial
area is already ahead of other zones, continued efforts are needed, particularly in partnership
with the district and provincial governments, to enhance the area’s infrastructure and resolve
persistent issues such as encroachments.
Chhaya reiterated that the issue of encroachment is one of the most significant challenges
facing the Korangi Industrial Area and called for its immediate resolution to facilitate further
industrial progress.
