{"id":1346,"date":"2023-11-04T22:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T22:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kbf.afeefpackages.com\/?page_id=1346"},"modified":"2023-11-06T07:11:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T07:11:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kbf.afeefpackages.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1346\" class=\"elementor elementor-1346\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d966268 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d966268\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" data-e-bg-lazyload=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0303857\" data-id=\"0303857\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-923e68c elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"923e68c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" data-e-bg-lazyload=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a98dd89\" data-id=\"a98dd89\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78dc720 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78dc720\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4a68dc\" data-id=\"d4a68dc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eee1ddd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"eee1ddd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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It is a non-partisan, non-sectarian organization that is open to all members of the business community.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a1ccd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a1ccd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The KBF&amp;TT was founded in 2020 by a group of prominent businessmen and industrialists who were concerned about the challenges facing Karachi. 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It has campaigned for transparency in government spending, improved public services, and a more efficient bureaucracy.<\/p><p>The KBF&amp;TT is a respected and influential organization in Karachi. It is seen as a credible voice for the business community and a trusted partner by the government and other stakeholders.<\/p><p>The KBF&amp;TT&#8217;s Role in Promoting Economic Growth in Karachi<\/p><p>The KBF&amp;TT believes that economic growth is essential for solving many of the challenges facing Karachi. The organization has worked tirelessly to promote a business-friendly environment in Karachi and to attract foreign investment.<\/p><p>The KBF&amp;TT has also advocated for policy changes that would benefit the industrial sector in Karachi, such as tax breaks, reduced bureaucracy, and improved infrastructure.<\/p><p>The KBF&amp;TT&#8217;s efforts have helped to create jobs and boost economic growth in Karachi. 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