Karachi Chamber Of Commerce Approval Delayed By Ministry Of Commerce

On February 28, 2026, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce expressed frustration over the Ministry of Commerce's delay in approving the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) as a consolidated chamber for the entire city. Committee Chairman Jawed Hanif Khan criticized the ministry's "icy attitude" towards a matter that has been pending for six months, urging that the federal cabinet approve the proposal without further delay. The ministry had previously indicated that under Section 3 (2) (b) of the relevant law, all administrative districts of Karachi could be treated as a single unit for representation purposes, allowing KCCI to maintain its status while also permitting the establishment of district chambers. The committee's agreement with the ministry's proposal indicates a potential shift towards a more unified representation of Karachi's business community, although the timeline for final approval remains unclear (Business Recorder).