Siraj Kassam Teli


Siraj Kassam Teli is a Pakistani industrialist. He is the former president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the head of the chamber's leading group.

Education and early life

He graduated from Government College of Commerce & Economics, Karachi, in 1974. At Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited and Nakshbandi Industries he spent eleven years at the start of his career.

Leadership

He always raised voice for the rights of Business and Industrial Community of Karachi. To improve economic ties between India and Pakistan he on several occasions talked that business opportunities and productive developments. He feels by resolving political issues and friendly and cordial relations could bring peace and prosperity in the region.

Awards

For his outstanding contribution for the economic development of the country and, philanthropic and public work, Teli was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz. He received Sitate-e-Imtiaz on 23 March 2011 from Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in recognition of his exceptional services for the promotion of Trade and Industry in Pakistan.