KCCI elections: nomination papers filed for 30 vacant committee seats
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry received 67 nomination papers, 8 of which were rejected, leaving 59 candidates contesting 30 vacant executive‑committee seats for the 2026‑28 term.
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Open on Business Recorder## Nomination filings
The Election Commission of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) recorded 67 nomination papers for the upcoming election. Eight applications were rejected, resulting in 59 candidates remaining in the race for 30 vacant seats on the managing committee.
## Seat distribution and candidates
The election will fill 15 corporate‑sector seats and 15 associate‑sector seats. - Corporate sector: 34 nominations were submitted; two were invalidated, leaving 32 candidates. - Associate sector: 33 nominations were filed; six were invalidated, leaving 27 candidates.
A detailed list of the 32 corporate candidates and 27 associate candidates was released, including prominent business figures such as Shahid Ismail, Zafar Saeed Baghpati, and Talat Mahmood.
## Businessmen Group BMG participation
The Businessmen Group (BMG), led by Zubair Motiwal, announced its slate of corporate‑class candidates, featuring names like Shahid Ismail, Zafar Saeed Baghpati, and others.
## Election timetable
- Voting for the 30 vacant seats: Saturday, 26 September 2026 - Election of office bearers: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 - Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The KCCI election is a key event for Karachi’s business community, setting the leadership that will influence trade advocacy and policy dialogue in the coming two years.