DUBAI: Renowned Pakistani businessman Siraj Kassam Teli passed away on Tuesday in Dubai, Geo News reported.
He was admitted in a UAE hospital and breathed his last during treatment, according to the TV report.
President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Shariq Vohra said Teli was a visionary person and a leader for all.
“This is a loss for the whole of Pakistan. We are in a state of shock.â€
Known for his blunt remarks whether it was about law and order or Karachi’s law and order, Teli never shied away from speaking the truth, his colleagues say.
Ex-KCCI chief Zubair Motiwal said that his demise has created a wide gap in the leadership of the business community.
“He always spoke the truth without considering the consequences,†Motiwala said.
Chairman Businessmen Group Siraj Kassam Teli was also awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan for his services in the financial sector.
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