Trade and industry condemns strike and ‘dharna’ politics

Karachi, February 18, 2013 (PPI-OT): Trade and industry has shown serious concern over a new wave of terrorism and unrest across the country particularly in Karachi for the last few days. The Patron In-Chief Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) S M Muneer, Chairman Mohammad Zubair Chhaya, President All Karachi Industrial Alliance Mian Zahid Hussain and Vice Chairmen Najmul Arfeen and Niaz Ahmed while showing extreme concern over continuing target killing and frequent closure of business due to strikes and unrest said that it seem that some elements have decided to completely destroy the economy of Karachi and snatch peaceful atmosphere of Karachiites permanently.

They said that there is no resilience being shown either by political parties or religious factions and adamant to resort to strikes and ‘dharans’ in the city not only disturbing the lives of the peaceful citizens but compelling the trade and industry and market to shut down. They further showed their dismay over the loss of precious time of the young generation due to frequent closure of schools and colleges in the city.

They particularly mentioned the pathetic attitude by the provincial government and law enforcing agencies (LEAs) not to pay heed on continuing target killing and extortions. “For god sake all the political parties and religious factions should get united to face and fight against the enemies who taking toll of Karachi’s peaceful life and crippling its economy to paralyze the entire country economically”, said Chhaya.

He added that while the LEAs and the present government have miserably failed and not interested in restoring the peace and stability in Karachi anymore the civil society and patriotic elements along with all trade and industry people should get united and play their due role in exposing the enemies of Karachi and compel the rulers to wake from deep slumber and restore law and order in the city.

For more information, contact:
Nadeem Ahmed
Press Secretary
Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI)
ST-4/2, Sector 23, Korangi Industrial Area,
Karachi 74900
Tel: +9221 3506 1211 -2
Cell: +92346 2012346
Fax: +9221 3506 1215
Email: kati@kati.pk