India, June 28 -- Karachi [Pakistan], June 28 (ANI) The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has voiced serious concern over the continued sealing and alleged forceful occupation of the historic Cotton Exchange building, warning that the development has severely disrupted Pakistan's cotton trade and undermined confidence in the country's business environment.

The chamber believes the closure has adversely affected hundreds of businesses and created uncertainty for exporters and investors, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, KCCI President Rehan Hanif stated that the chamber had received numerous complaints from member companies following the abrupt closure of the Cotton Exchange. Around 209 c...