Islamabad, January 12, 2026 – Pakistan has imposed immediate restrictions on the import of Trichloromethane, commonly known as chloroform, while permitting conditional imports for the pharmaceutical sector.
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Karachi business leaders urge gas price cut instead of six-month freeze
Karachi, January 8, 2026 — Leading business figures in Karachi have strongly urged the federal government to immediately reduce gas prices rather than merely freezing tariffs for the next six months, warning that the move offers no real relief to an already struggling industrial sector.
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Fatima Fertilizer announces gas allocation from Mari Field for subsidiary
Karachi, January 8, 2026 — Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) on Thursday disclosed significant information regarding the allocation and pricing of natural gas from the Mari Field to its wholly owned subsidiary, Fatimafert Limited. The announcement was made through an official communication shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
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Deadline for trade bodies’ license renewal extended to January 12
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 – The Director General Trade Organizations (DGTO), Bilal Khan Pasha, has set January 12, 2026, as the final deadline for all trade bodies across Pakistan to submit mandatory documentation for the renewal of their licenses, including audited financial statements for the year 2025.
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Minister calls on business community to partner with KPT for blue economy growth
Karachi, January 7, 2026 — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged local industrialists and investors to actively collaborate with the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to launch development-focused projects, particularly in fisheries and the blue economy. Addressing members of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), the minister highlighted vast investment opportunities and emphasized the need for strong private sector participation.
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PM Shehbaz orders five-year strategy to boost Pakistan’s agricultural exports
Islamabad, January 6, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the formulation of a comprehensive five-year strategy to enhance Pakistan’s agricultural exports. The announcement came during a high-level meeting with a Working Group of private sector experts tasked with aligning the country’s agriculture sector with international standards.
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SITE Karachi Industries Suffer 15-Day Power Outage, KE Promises Relief
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — Several industries located in SITE Karachi have been without electricity for the past 15 days, severely disrupting industrial operations and causing significant financial losses, the SITE Association of Industry (SAI) informed K-Electric (KE) during a meeting on Monday.
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Pakistan exports drop 8.7%, trade deficit widens 34.57% in 1HFY26
Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – Pakistan reported a 8.70% decline in exports, leading to a 34.57% increase in the trade deficit during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Storm energy drink maker fined Rs150 million by CCP for deceptive marketing
Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a Rs150 million penalty on Mezan Beverages (Private) Limited, maker of Storm energy drink, for engaging in deceptive marketing practices, the commission announced on Friday.
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Tax Scrutiny Could Hurt Exports, Jeopardies ‘Uraan Pakistan’ Vision: Khurram Ejaz
Karachi, January 2, 2026 – Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) Secretary General and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Khurram Ejaz, has raised serious concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) move to scrutinize export income, warning that it could discourage exporters and hurt Pakistan’s economic goals.
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