KCCI, LCCI Unite to Power Pakistan’s Economic Revival

Pakistan’s two biggest business hubs are swapping rivalry for partnership. By joining hands, Karachi and Lahore’s chambers aim to turn economic frustration into coordinated action—one strategy meeting, one policy push at a time.

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In a major show of business solidarity, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) have announced a joint plan to revive Pakistan’s struggling industrial base and influence national economic policies.

LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol described the collaboration as a “turning point” that will involve mutual visits and shared agendas to ensure that industry voices help shape the country’s economic direction. He said Pakistan’s future still rests on its vast talent and resource pool but warned that poor planning and inconsistent policies continue to drain competitiveness.

BMG Vice Chairman Anjum Nisar emphasized that both chambers together account for more than 90 percent of the nation’s business activity—enough, he said, to nudge policymakers toward tackling power shortages, costly utilities, and sluggish investment flows.

Echoing this sentiment, KCCI President Rehan Hanif said unity is essential for resolving chronic issues such as the decades-old Port Qasim industrial land dispute. “When business stands together,” he noted, “solutions stop sounding impossible.”

The partnership signals a rare consensus: Pakistan’s economic revival may start with teamwork, not talk.