Karachi – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday, January 31, 2026, presented its tax reform agenda to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) during a high-level seminar.
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FPCCI expresses strong concerns over SBP keeping policy rate unchanged at 10.5%
Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced serious concerns over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5%, urging the central bank to reconsider its stance amid slowing business momentum.
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FPCCI criticizes government over hike in petroleum levy
Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has sharply criticized the government’s recent increase in petroleum levies, warning that it is placing further financial strain on consumers and businesses already grappling with high inflation.
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FPCCI calls for review of FTAs to reduce trade deficit and boost exports
Karachi, December 24, 2025 — The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the government to urgently review existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to help curb the widening trade deficit and ensure equitable benefits for Pakistani exporters.
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FPCCI applauds FBR’s measures to streamline Karachi port cargo operations
Karachi, November 19, 2025: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday lauded the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) proactive efforts to remove operational bottlenecks at Karachi port terminals, aiming to enhance trade efficiency and facilitate smoother cargo movement.
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SRB chairman pledges to resolve tax issues, assures FPCCI of business-friendly reforms
Karachi, November 12, 2025 – Dr. Wasif Ali Memon, Chairman of the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), has assured the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) of swift resolution of provincial tax issues that have been affecting business operations in Sindh.
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KCCI and FPCCI Unite to Revive Pakistan’s Economy
Karachi, November 7, 2025 – In a landmark show of unity, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) have pledged to work together for Pakistan’s economic revival and long-term stability.
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FPCCI criticizes SBP for maintaining “anti-growth” policy rate at 11%
Karachi, October 27, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has strongly condemned the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 11 percent, calling it an “anti-growth and counterproductive” move that threatens business confidence and economic revival.
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FPCCI seeks relief in 2025 return deadline to Oct 31
Karachi, October 13, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025 to October 31, 2025, in order to ease the growing difficulties faced by taxpayers and businesses.
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FPCCI lambasts SBP for unchanged policy rate
Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced strong disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at 11%.
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