Federal B. Area association of Trade & Industry came into existence in 1987 with clear objectives to promote industrial activities in the area and to contribute positively to the economic well-being of the country by way of enhancing industrial production.

Federal B.Area Karachi, from its block 1 to 22, is the 5th largest industrial area of sindh where above 2000 industrial units are opening. Ninety per cent of them are fully export oriented, hence they are contributing a big share in national economy by paying duties and taxes a part from earning huge amount of foreign exchange for the country as well as employing a large number of workforce; and nearly 8 lacs of people are benefited from employment opportunities. A large section of the employees constitutes women folk of the area. Majority of the industrial units are of textiles, hosiery, garments and towels.

The Association is incorporated under the Companies Ordinance 1984 (XLVII of 1984) as a company under section 42 and registered under No.
K – 01504 of 1989-90 by the registrar of Companies. It is also licensed under section 3 of the Trade Organizations Ordinance 1961 (Ordinance No. XLV of 1961). It is in fact a town association of trade and industry affiliated to Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

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