KARACHI, Monday, May 11, 2026- Lasbela Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has strongly condemned the murder of a factory manager at Sera-e-Noor Factory in Hub Industrial Area, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants, and has called on the provincial government and law-enforcement agencies to arrest the perpetrators without delay.
The LCCI president and executive committee, in a statement issued on Monday, expressed deep grief and shock over the killing, warning that such incidents generate a pervasive sense of fear and insecurity among industrialists, investors, management staff, workers and all others associated with industrial activity in the region.
“While the exact motive behind the attack is yet to be established, the incident raises serious and troubling questions about the state of law and order within the industrial zone,” the statement read.
The Chamber extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and appealed to the Chief Secretary Balochistan, Inspector General of Police Balochistan, Senior Superintendent of Police Hub, Frontier Corps authorities and all relevant law-enforcement agencies to take immediate and effective measures to bring the culprits to justice at the earliest.
Ismail Suttar, former president of the LCCI and chairman of its Law and Order Committee, reiterated his longstanding proposal for the establishment of a dedicated, professionally trained industrial security force for the Hub Industrial Trading Estate (HITE). He said such a force must be equipped with modern surveillance infrastructure, rapid-response capability, effective patrol mechanisms and strict monitoring of all entry and exit points to prevent unauthorized access to the industrial zone.
The Chamber stressed that urgent and tangible measures are essential to restore the confidence of industrialists and the thousands of workers employed across Hub Industrial Area. The LCCI also reaffirmed its full commitment to cooperating with the administration and law-enforcement bodies in maintaining peace and security across the region.
“Economic stability and investor confidence are directly linked to a safe and secure business environment. Without the restoration of law and order, neither investment nor development can be sustained,” the Chamber cautioned.