By Commerce Reporter
LAHORE — A growing number of traders have joined the Pioneer Business Group (PBG) in Lahore, marking a notable shift in the city’s trading and business politics as internal alliances among trader groups continue to evolve.
According to details, several office-bearers and market leaders from the Karim Block Market in Allama Iqbal Town announced their decision to leave the PFIA Founder LBF Alliance and join the Pioneer Business Group. The development was described by supporters as a significant boost for the PBG’s expanding influence within Lahore’s business community.
Those who joined the group include President Karim Block Market Malik Jamshed Khokhar, General Secretary Asif Khan, and Vice Chairman Imran Ahmed Khan, along with their associates. The announcement was made during a formal ceremony held in Karim Block Market, where local traders and PBG leadership gathered to mark the transition.
The event featured a warm welcome for the new entrants, with Chairman Pioneer Business Group Ali Hussam Asghar leading the reception. Senior representatives of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, including Vice President Khurram Lodhi, were also present at the occasion along with members of the PBG leadership team.
Supporters of the group said the ceremony reflected strong unity among business leaders and growing confidence in the PBG’s platform. Participants welcomed the joining members with slogans, flower petals, and applause, creating a celebratory atmosphere throughout the gathering.
Speaking on the occasion, Malik Jamshed Khokhar expressed full confidence in the leadership of Ali Hussam Asghar and pledged complete support for the PBG’s agenda. He said his entire cabinet and market representatives would work collectively under the new platform.
Chairman Ali Hussam Asghar welcomed the new members into the group and thanked them for their trust. He said the expansion of PBG demonstrated increasing unity among traders and business stakeholders in Lahore. He also reiterated the group’s commitment to addressing long-standing issues faced by the trading community, including market regulations, taxation concerns, and business facilitation.
Other speakers at the ceremony highlighted the importance of unity among trader groups, stating that cooperation was essential for resolving economic challenges and improving the business environment in the city.
The event concluded with renewed commitments from both existing and newly joined members to work together under the PBG banner. Organisers said they expected further expansions in the coming weeks as more trader groups consider aligning with the platform.
The development comes amid ongoing shifts in Lahore’s trader politics, where multiple alliances continue to compete for influence within markets and business associations.
