KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade & Industries (NKATI), Senior Vice President Shabbir Ismail, Vice President Naeem Haider, CMC Chief Akhtar Ismail, CEO of NKIDMC Younus Khamisani, and the executive committee, have pledged their unwavering support for the traders’ strike scheduled for August 28th. They have also urged the government to take swift action to address the pressing concerns of traders and industrialists.
In an urgent meeting, NKATI’s leadership demanded an immediate reduction in electricity tariffs, the renegotiation of Independent Power Producer (IPP) contracts in the national interest, the elimination of illegal taxes on traders, shopkeepers, industrialists, and the general public, and prompt relief for Karachi, which contributes significantly 70 percent to the national exchequer. They emphasized that these demands underscore the urgent need for government intervention to address the challenges faced by the business community and residents of Karachi.