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KARACHI, September 28, 2026: Sheikh Umer Rehan has been elected unopposed as president of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI).
Syed Farrukh Ali Qandhari was elected senior vice president, while Nasir Sheikh was elected vice president.
The Election Commission announced the results after all office-bearers and members of the new Executive Committee were elected unopposed.
The commission comprised Syed Farukh Mazhar and Sheikh Fazal Jalil and was headed by Syed Johar Ali Qandhari.
The newly elected Executive Committee members include Zahid Saeed, Ghazanfar Ali Khan, Rehan Javed, Faizan Javed, Sohail Ilyas, Sohail Elahi, Shabbir Balwani, Yasir Gulzar, Syed Safwan Akif Hussain, Atif Iqbal, Karim Teli, Syed Hasnain Mazhar and Muhammad Shafi.
Amber Ali was also elected unopposed on the reserved seat for women.
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Sheikh Umer Rehan has previously served as KATI president.
He also represented the industrial and business community during the difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rehan has remained active in addressing industry-related issues. He has also served as chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA).
Speaking after his election, Sheikh Umer Rehan thanked Patron-in-Chief S. M. Tanveer, Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya, former chairmen and presidents, and members of the Executive Committee.
He said he would work to meet the expectations of industrialists and the wider business community.
Rehan said KATI would raise industry-related issues at relevant forums.
He also pledged to work towards improving the business environment, promoting exports and increasing industrial activity.
He said a stronger industrial sector was essential for strengthening Pakistan’s national economy.
Rehan added that KATI would continue working to resolve the problems faced by industrialists.
He also stressed the need for effective coordination between the government and the business community.
The new Executive Committee, he said, would promote industry and trade through consultation, unity and a collective strategy.
Outgoing KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput, Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya and senior members congratulated the newly elected office-bearers.
They expressed their best wishes for the new leadership.
They also hoped the new team would address challenges facing the industrial and commercial sectors.
The senior members called for greater business activity and effective representation of the legitimate demands of the business community before relevant authorities.
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