Karachi, September 22, 2024 – In a resounding victory, the Businessmen Group (BMG) has once again secured a landmark win in the elections of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for the 2024-26 term.
The BMG, under the leadership of Zubair Motiwala, dominated the elections, successfully securing all 30 seats up for grabs.
In a remarkable show of strength and support from the business and industrial community of Karachi, the BMG candidates garnered a total of 92,954 votes. This overwhelming number stands in stark contrast to the 21,613 votes received by the candidates of the opposing Businessmen Alliance (BMA). The stark difference in votes serves as a testament to the BMG’s unshakable hold on the Karachi business landscape.
Among the BMG victors, Jawed Bilwani stood out, securing the highest number of individual votes with an impressive tally of 3,148. In comparison, BMA’s candidate Saleem Kapadia managed to secure 794 votes. The provisional results announced after the elections solidified the BMG’s dominance and underscored their sustained influence within the KCCI.
The leadership of BMG, including Chairman Zubair Motiwala, Vice Chairmen Tahir Khaliq, Anjum Nisar, Jawed Bilwani, and Mian Abrar Ahmed, as well as General Secretary AQ Khalil and KCCI President Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh, expressed their deep gratitude to the business and industrial community of Karachi for their continued support and confidence. Senior Vice President Altaf A. Ghaffar and Vice President Tanveer Barry joined in the celebrations and acknowledged the widespread trust placed in the Businessmen Group.
In his speech following the election results, Chairman Zubair Motiwala paid glowing tribute to BMG supporters from across various industrial town associations, trade bodies, and commercial markets throughout Karachi. He emphasized the crucial role that these supporters played in ensuring the group’s ongoing success. Motiwala also reiterated the group’s commitment to furthering the interests of Karachi’s business and industrial sectors, promising to make every effort to enhance public service, which has long been the cornerstone of BMG’s philosophy.
“By the grace of Almighty Allah, BMG has been winning all the KCCI elections without losing a single seat since 1998,” Motiwala said, highlighting the group’s consistent track record over the past 26 years. “Our victory this year is a continuation of our legacy of success, and it is a recognition of the public service rendered by the Businessmen Group. This win is not just a victory for BMG, but an endorsement of the policies and actions we have taken on behalf of the business and industrial community.”
Motiwala went on to praise the efforts of BMG’s team, noting that their dedication and sincerity in serving the community had been recognized and appreciated. He also expressed confidence that the newly elected representatives would continue to uphold BMG’s reputation for selfless service and total commitment to the betterment of Karachi’s business landscape.
The BMG leadership’s unity and determination have long been hallmarks of their success. Their ability to maintain strong connections with trade bodies, industrial associations, and business communities in Karachi has enabled them to remain at the forefront of KCCI elections year after year.
In addition to their electoral success, BMG leaders assured the business community that their focus would remain on addressing the challenges facing Karachi’s economy, including issues related to taxation, infrastructure, and industrial development. They pledged to advocate for business-friendly policies and to engage with governmental authorities to resolve the pressing concerns of the city’s commercial sectors.
The BMG’s victory in the KCCI elections reaffirms their status as a dominant force in Karachi’s business landscape. With the 2024-26 term now underway, the group looks poised to continue its legacy of service, dedication, and leadership, working for the betterment of the business community and the city at large.
