Karachi, April 8, 2026 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has announced its full support and active participation in the upcoming Pak-Africa Trade & Investment Conference, scheduled to take place in May in Karachi. The event is being organized by the Pakistan SADC Chamber Trade Federation (PSCTF) to strengthen trade and investment ties between Pakistan and African nations.
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During the conference, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between KCCI and PSCTF to enhance mutual cooperation. KCCI Senior Vice President Muhammad Raza has been designated as the focal person, while Ms. Noor Afshan Baloch will represent PSCTF in the same capacity.
The decision was finalized during a visit by a PSCTF delegation, led by its Sindh President Muhammad Shoaib Qadri, to the KCCI office. The meeting was attended by KCCI President Rehan Hanif, Senior Vice President Muhammad Raza, Vice President Arif Lakhani, and members of the Executive Committee. The PSCTF delegation also included Senior Vice President Syed Moizuddin and Balochistan Chapter and Women Wing President Noor Afshan Baloch.
Both organizations agreed to include each other’s representatives in their respective committees and to work collaboratively to boost trade relations between Pakistan and African countries. The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Pakistan’s “Look Africa Policy” through joint initiatives.
KCCI appreciated PSCTF’s efforts in promoting economic engagement with Africa and expressed confidence that the upcoming conference will serve as a key milestone in enhancing bilateral trade and investment opportunities between Pakistan and the African region.
