Business leaders in Karachi have expressed concern about a rise in extortion cases and called on the provincial government and law enforcement agencies to improve security for traders and industrialists, according to local media reports on Wednesday. The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry and the All City Traders Ittehad Association issued statements urging authorities to act quickly and effectively against the issue. Kati President Mohammad Ikram Rajput said that industrialists and traders face threats, with some receiving extortion slips containing bullets, causing fear and preventing many from reporting incidents.
Reports show that 96 cases of extortion have been registered in 2025, with the highest numbers in District Central, followed by West, East, and City. Authorities have arrested 33 suspects and killed four in police operations. Rajput noted that earlier warnings from the business community went unaddressed, which contributed to the problem. Sharjeel Goplani of the All City Traders Ittehad Association said that the ongoing extortion reflects failures in the system and law enforcement.
Reports show that 96 cases of extortion have been registered in 2025, with the highest numbers in District Central, followed by West, East, and City. Authorities have arrested 33 suspects and killed four in police operations. Rajput noted that earlier warnings from the business community went unaddressed, which contributed to the problem. Sharjeel Goplani of the All City Traders Ittehad Association said that the ongoing extortion reflects failures in the system and law enforcement.
