Karachi, October 9, 2024 – In a move aimed at enhancing support for the business and industrial sectors, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has announced that it will observe a full working day on Fridays, departing from the previous half-day schedule. The decision reflects the Chamber’s commitment to providing uninterrupted services to its members throughout the week.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, KCCI’s management confirmed that all departments, with the exception of the Attestation Department, will now remain fully operational every Friday. The revised office hours will be from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering members access to a wide array of services. Previously, KCCI had followed a half-day schedule on Fridays, which many members felt limited their ability to efficiently address business-related matters.
This change was prompted by consistent feedback from KCCI’s business community, which emphasized the need for extended hours to facilitate their dealings, especially with the Chamber’s various services such as the issuance of visa recommendation letters, attestation services, and other membership-related matters. The Chamber’s Office Bearers took this feedback into account and implemented the change to better align with the growing needs of the business sector.
“The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains dedicated to supporting its members in every possible way,” a KCCI spokesperson stated. “We believe that keeping the Chamber open for the full day on Fridays will ensure that our members have ample time to avail themselves of the numerous services we offer, without the pressure of a shortened day.”
KCCI members can now utilize the Chamber’s services on Fridays without any disruption, except for the Attestation Department, which will maintain slightly different hours. The Attestation Department will operate from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day, with a 30-minute lunch break from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM, while Friday prayer and lunch hours will mirror those of other departments, lasting from 12:45 PM to 2:30 PM.
For the rest of the week, including Saturdays, KCCI’s departments will observe lunch hours from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM, ensuring that members have consistent access to the Chamber’s services across a variety of schedules.
This strategic shift by KCCI underscores its unwavering commitment to facilitating the business community’s needs, offering flexibility and efficiency that better supports the vibrant economic environment of Karachi.