Karachi, October 14, 2025 – The Executive Committee of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has officially accepted the resignation of Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, who stepped down from his role as President along with Senior Vice President Zia ul Arfeen and Vice President Faisal Khalil Ahmed.
Their resignations, submitted to the Secretary General, were formally approved during an urgent Executive Committee meeting held for this purpose.
Following Bilwani’s departure, the KCCI Executive Committee conducted a special meeting to elect new office bearers for the remainder of the 2024–2026 term. In the session, Muhammad Rehan Hanif was unanimously chosen as President, Muhammad Raza as Senior Vice President, and Muhammad Arif Lakhany as Vice President.
Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Zubair Motiwala, praised the services rendered by Bilwani and his team, highlighting their dedication and leadership during a period of significant economic challenges. He noted that under Bilwani’s guidance, KCCI became a strong advocate for the business community, addressing key issues such as energy tariffs, excessive taxation, and industrial documentation.
Motiwala also commended the outgoing leadership for strengthening ties between trade bodies and government institutions, elevating KCCI’s reputation as Pakistan’s foremost business voice. He extended congratulations to newly elected President Rehan Hanif, expressing confidence that Hanif’s leadership will uphold KCCI’s legacy of advocacy, growth, and service to Karachi’s business and industrial sectors.