Heavy rains and urban flooding have brought industrial and commercial activities across Karachi to a near standstill, severely impacting production and export operations. The torrential downpour has damaged infrastructure, disrupted utilities, and caused significant financial losses for industrialists and small business owners.

Multiple industrial zones and SMEs have reported being inundated with rain and sewage water, leading to the destruction of stored goods and halted operations. Shaikh Muhammad Tehseen, President of the Federal B Areas Association of Trade and Industries (FBATI), said that many factories and warehouses in low-lying areas remain flooded, with laborers unable to reach work due to limited transport. He urged both the government and the private sector to collaborate on an emergency response plan to mitigate the ongoing crisis and prevent future disruptions.

Masood Pervaiz, President of the SITE Superhighway Association of Industries (SSHAI), highlighted that waterlogged roads and highways are delaying the movement of goods and raw materials. He warned that normal operations in many areas may not resume for at least a week. Pervaiz also called for urgent infrastructure investment to preserve Karachi’s potential as an economic hub and suggested establishing a task force to maintain continuity during such emergencies.

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Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), expressed deep concern over the situation, describing the city as being plunged into chaos. He criticized the government’s lack of investment in the city’s infrastructure, despite Karachi being a major contributor to the national economy.

Bilwani appealed for compensation for affected shopkeepers, a freeze on provincial taxes, and a deferral of electricity and gas bills. He reported that K-Electric has suspended power in industrial areas for over 36 hours, while many residential zones are also experiencing outages, paralyzing business and daily life.

The business community continues to call for immediate government intervention to address the crisis and implement long-term infrastructure solutions to protect Karachi’s economic engine.