Kcci Consolidation Delay Criticized By Karachi National Assembly Committee

On February 28, 2026, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce reiterated its frustration over the Ministry of Commerce's delay in approving the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) as a consolidated chamber for the city. Committee Chairman Jawed Hanif Khan criticized the ministry's 'icy attitude' towards a matter pending for six months, urging immediate federal cabinet approval. In a related development, KCCI President Muhammad Rehan Hanif clarified that the proposed Trade Organizations Rules 2013 Amendment Bill aims solely to facilitate unified representation for Karachi, addressing structural anomalies due to the city's division into seven districts. He emphasized that the amendment does not affect other chambers across Pakistan and is essential for maintaining a cohesive voice for Karachi's business community (Dawn, Pkrevenue).