Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is incorporating measures in the upcoming federal budget aimed at providing relief to the public while continuing efforts to strengthen economic stability and growth. Read More: PM seeks bigger development budget ahead of FY27 The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of leading industrialists […]
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BoP chief visited FPCCI and held an interactive session with Business Community
Mr. Zafar Masud, President & CEO, The Bank of Punjab (BoP) and Chairman Pakistan Banks Association visited FPCCI and held an interactive session with the Business Community at FPCCI Regional Office Lahore, The session chaired by Mr. Zaki Aijaz, Regional Chairman and Vice President FPCCI. Mr. Manzoor ul haq Malik, Mr. Kashif Khokhar, Mr. Sardar […]
Pakistan Business Forum called on the government to abolish super tax
The Pakistan Business Forum has called on the government to abolish super tax and introduce business-friendly reforms in its budget proposals for fiscal year 2026-27. The forum submitted its recommendations to the Ministry of Finance, urging policymakers to prioritise economic growth and reduce the cost of doing business. Read More: EU-Pakistan business forum launched, opening […]
Idrees Gigi briefs Bilawal on problems facing business community
Idrees Gigi, a leader of the Federal B Area Association of Trade and Industry, met with the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, at Bilawal House, where he informed him about the issues faced by the business community and industrialists. Separately, Bilawal met with the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of […]
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry opposes aggressive recovery of super tax
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has voiced strong concern over the government’s move to aggressively recover super tax following the Federal Constitutional Court’s recent decision upholding the levy’s legality, warning that abrupt demands could severely disrupt business activity. Read More: KCCI, LCCI join hands to push for economic revival In a statement […]
Gul Plaza fire: Business community announces three-day mourning
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran Sindh (APATS) has announced a three-day mourning period following the devastating Gul Plaza fire, which resulted in significant human and financial losses. APATS President Javed Qureshi expressed deep sorrow over the death of a firefighter who lost his life during the rescue operation and urged the federal and provincial governments […]
Builders warn of business shutdown over rising extortion
KARACHI: Real-estate developers have warned of suspending business activities in the city after January 15, 2026, alleging a sharp rise in extortion and harassment by organised criminal gangs. They said the deteriorating law and order situation has created fear among builders, developers, and the wider business community. Read More: Karachi Extortion Threats Push Builders Toward Shutdown The […]
SBP rate cut draws mixed response from business groups
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to reduce the policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.50 per cent received mixed reactions on Monday. Foreign investors and business groups welcomed the move as cautious, while local business groups criticised it as insufficient to revive economic activity. Read More: SBP slashes key rate by 50bps in surprise […]
Policy Rate Cut Draws Mixed Reaction Across Pakistan
Pakistan’s policy rate cut sparked mixed reactions across the business community on Monday. The State Bank reduced rates by 50 basis points. Therefore, the policy rate now stands at 10.50 percent. Many observers say the policy rate cut Pakistan needed was larger. Foreign investors welcomed the move and called it cautious and balanced. OICCI said […]
Sustained dialogue with business community essential for economy: govt
Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that continuous and meaningful dialogue between government and business community was essential, as engagement limited only to the budget does not provide sustainable solutions. Addressing All Pakistan Chambers Conference organised by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) at a local hotel, he added that very […]