{"id":16998,"date":"2025-11-16T18:52:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T13:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=16998"},"modified":"2025-11-16T18:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T13:52:03","slug":"apic-karachi-local-elections-concluded-all-office-bearers-elected-unopposed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=16998","title":{"rendered":"APIC Karachi Local Elections Concluded, All Office-Bearers Elected Unopposed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Karachi<\/strong><br> The <strong>local elections of the APIC (All Pakistan Industries Council) Karachi<\/strong> chapter were successfully concluded at the APIC Provincial Office, <strong>Landmark Plaza II, Chandrigar Road, Karachi<\/strong>, with all office-bearers being elected unopposed. Among those elected were <strong>Chairman Khalid Mahmood<\/strong> and <strong>General Secretary Muhammad Ali<\/strong>, along with other key officials of the council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The elections were conducted under the supervision of the <strong>Provincial Chairman of APIC<\/strong> and <strong>Chairman of the Election Committee, M.B. Abbasi<\/strong>. Members of the election committee, including <strong>Advocate Muhammad Ikram, Labor Leader Syed Zulfiqar Shah, General Secretary Sindh APIC Anwar Alvi, and Malik Ashfaq<\/strong>, were selected to participate in place of members who could not attend due to illness. Additionally, <strong>Labor Leader Abbas Ahmed<\/strong> was part of the committee overseeing the polls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of <strong>22 candidates<\/strong> were declared elected unopposed, as no other contenders came forward for any seat. Following the approval of <strong>Central Chairman APIC, Muhammad Siddiq Anzar<\/strong>, M.B. Abbasi officially announced the names of the successful candidates, whose election was then ratified by a show of hands from the attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the newly elected office-bearers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chairman:<\/strong> Khalid Mahmood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Senior Vice Chairman:<\/strong> Muhammad Faheem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vice Chairmen:<\/strong> Rehman Malik, Maria Halima (Women Representative)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Secretary:<\/strong> Muhammad Ali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional General Secretary:<\/strong> Hayatullah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assistant General Secretary:<\/strong> Yashfin Irshad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deputy General Secretary:<\/strong> Nizamuddin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finance Secretary:<\/strong> Imran Shehzad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deputy Finance Secretary:<\/strong> Sheikh Imran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information Secretary:<\/strong> Arsalan Mayo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the elected <strong>Executive Committee members<\/strong> include: Farooq Rajput, Kashif Naeem, Hashim Sadian, Shabbir Sanjrani, Muhammad Imran Khan Ghori, Syed Ali Zain-ul-Abideen Shah, Raja Shiraz Janjua, Malik Kaleemullah Khan, Syed Sajid Hussain Shah Hamdani, and Yusuf Badshah Chishti Qadri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the event, M.B. Abbasi, <strong>Chairman of the Election Committee<\/strong>, stated that the <strong>APIC Karachi local elections were conducted with complete transparency, impartiality, and in accordance with organizational rules<\/strong>. He expressed confidence that the newly elected office-bearers would <strong>carry out their responsibilities with honesty, commitment, and enthusiasm<\/strong>, contributing positively to the organization\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The elections are expected to strengthen the APIC Karachi chapter, ensuring efficient governance and better representation of its members. The new leadership will be tasked with overseeing various initiatives, addressing industrial concerns, and promoting collaboration between council members and relevant government and private sector stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event also highlighted the council\u2019s ongoing commitment to fostering a professional and accountable organizational structure. By electing competent office-bearers unopposed, APIC Karachi demonstrates both the confidence of its members in their leadership and the effectiveness of its election process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials emphasized that the APIC\u2019s role in Karachi extends beyond administrative functions to <strong>advocacy for industrial development, policy recommendations, and member welfare<\/strong>. The newly elected team is expected to prioritize strategies that enhance productivity, streamline industrial operations, and promote business-friendly policies in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his remarks, M.B. Abbasi encouraged the elected representatives to maintain the council\u2019s <strong>legacy of transparency, integrity, and proactive service<\/strong> to its members. He further stated that the elections marked a new chapter in the organization\u2019s history, providing an opportunity to strengthen its influence and contribute to Karachi\u2019s industrial growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceremony concluded with a commitment from all office-bearers to <strong>serve the organization diligently and uphold the principles of professionalism and fairness<\/strong>. Attendees expressed optimism that the new leadership would bring fresh energy, innovative solutions, and a cooperative approach to address both long-standing and emerging challenges faced by the industrial community in Karachi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the elections completed, the APIC Karachi chapter is poised to move forward with renewed focus on promoting industrial advancement, improving member engagement, and ensuring that policies and initiatives are implemented efficiently. The new team\u2019s election unopposed reflects both the unity within the organization and the strong support for the leadership\u2019s vision in serving the city\u2019s industrial sector effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The successful conclusion of these elections reinforces APIC Karachi\u2019s commitment to <strong>democratic procedures, fair representation, and operational excellence<\/strong>, setting a benchmark for other regional chapters to follow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi The local elections of the APIC (All Pakistan Industries Council) Karachi chapter were successfully concluded at the APIC Provincial Office, Landmark Plaza II, Chandrigar Road, Karachi, with all office-bearers being elected unopposed. Among those elected were Chairman Khalid Mahmood and General Secretary Muhammad Ali, along with other key officials of the council. 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