Kohat authorities, traders agree on smooth enforcement of warehouse law

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Apr, 2026) Officials and traders in Kohat have agreed to enhance mutual cooperation for the effective and business-friendly implementation of the Warehouse Act, following a consultative meeting aimed at addressing concerns of the business community.

In this regard a meeting, held here on Thursday in line with directives of the Peshawar High Court and senior authorities, was attended by Assistant Director Industries and Consumer Protection Malik Safdar Awan, President of Kohat Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rasheed Paracha, and representatives of the trader community.

Participants discussed challenges faced by traders and emphasized the need for a consultative approach to ensure that enforcement of the law did not disrupt commercial activities.

Malik Safdar Awan termed the meeting a confidence-building step to strengthen coordination between authorities and traders, adding that implementation of the law remained the responsibility of the department.

He said unregistered warehouse owners in other districts were increasingly completing registration, which benefited both businesses and the public.

He further informed that a reasonable annual fee has been fixed and facilitation measures, including on-site registration services at the chamber office, would be provided to ease the process and reduce unnecessary visits to government offices.

Traders’ representatives welcomed the initiative and assured full cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding business interests while complying with legal requirements.

The meeting was also attended by former chamber presidents Syed Faiq Shah and Arshad Hayat, Chairman Mohsin Atiq, Coordinator Col (Retd) Jawad Paracha and other members.