The Cotton Exchange, Karachi

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The Cotton Exchange on I.I. Chundrigar Road in Karachi

The Cotton Exchange, Karachi is located on I.I. Chundrigar Road in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. [1] It is the largest cotton trading exchange in Pakistan.

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History

Founded in 1933, it is the oldest commodity exchange in Pakistan. [2]

Building

The exterior of the structure has remained intact over time. [1] The façade is as beautiful as it was when it was initially built. [1] There are small indications of wear and tear, but the interiors have not changed considerably. [1] The unchanged furnishings, slow-moving ceiling fans, and historic portraits that adorn the building's walls preserve its authenticity. [1]

In December 2025, the Federal Investigation Agency and the Evacuee Trust Property Board secured and sealed the building in a “joint operation” declaring it a federal trust property. [3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Cotton Exchange, Karachi".
  2. ↑ "Could PMEX transform the Pakistani farm for the better? Maybe". Profit by Pakistan Today. August 8, 2020.
  3. ↑ Ayub, Imran (14 December 2025). "Cotton exchange building 'vacated'". Dawn.

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