KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman said we are playing our role to highlight public issues along with the problems of the industrial area and KATI and Deputy Commissioner Korangi Syed Muhammad Ali Zaidi will continue to provide all possible support for the development and prosperity of the industrial area.
These views were expressed while addressing the luncheon given in honor of Deputy Commissioner Korangi Syed Mohammad Ali Zaidi.
On this occasion, Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya, Chairman Standing Committee for Local Government Masood Naqi, Senior Vice-President Nighat Awan, Vice-President Muslim Mohammadi, former chairman Sheikh Fazl-e-Jalil, Gulzar Firoz, Syed Farrukh Mazhar, Assistant Commissioner Korangi Irfan Nizamani and others were present.
KATI president has further said that the best coordination between Korangi district and KATI will make the industrial area the best industrial zone.
KATI has played an important role in the polio workers' campaign and other welfare works under the leadership of deputy commissioner Korangi.
He said that the cottage industry is the backbone of any economy but unfortunately, the government is looking to eliminate the cottage industry.
President KATI said that with the elimination of small and medium industries, the large-scale manufacturing sector will suffer. Without the cottage industry, exports will also suffer badly. Steps should be taken to solve the problems of Mehran Town on a priority basis.
Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Zaidi said that the problems of the business community will be solved on a priority basis, the business community has always played the role of the first force for the development and prosperity of Pakistan.
He welcomed the proposals given by the members of KATI for the construction and development of the city and said that the pace of the ongoing development works in the district will be accelerated so that the public can benefit from the welfare projects soon.
KATI Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya said that industrialisation is the main need of this country without industrial development neither the economy can be strong nor the country can develop.
Chhaya further said that an illegal cemetery is being established on the Malir River, which the administration should take notice of.
Standing Committee Chairman Masood Naqi said that Korangi Industrial Zone is much better than other industrial zones, however, the industrialists of KATI are working for the beautification of the area on their own, which requires the support of the district government.
He said that the biggest problem in Korangi industrial area is encroachment which needs to be solved immediately.
He suggested that a committee should be established in Korangi Industrial Area under the chairmanship of DC Korangi, consisting of KATI members, Sindh Solid Waste Management Board and related organisations including district police to identify the problems and solve them through timely measures.
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