KARACHI: After being given assurance by Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad that their grievances will be addressed, Karachi's business community have said that their call for a strike will be delayed for 15 days, DawnNews reported.

A meeting was held by the governor, which included Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) representatives along with other members of the business community.

After being given assurance by the governor that the problems of extortion will be dealt with, members of the business community said that they will delay their call for a strike which was to be held on November 10.

The governor said that talks will continue to be held with the business community. He said that arms licenses will be provided to them for security purposes.