KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday urged the business community to repatriate at least 30% of their overseas assets, equivalent to about $10 billion, ahead of the federal budget 2026–27, as the country grapples with external financing pressures and falling foreign exchange buffers.
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Alibaba unit KOKO Tech gets BNPL license in Pakistan, SECP says
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s corporate regulator has granted a license to KOKO Tech Pakistan (Private) Limited, a unit backed by Alibaba Group, to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in the country, the regulator said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan estimates up to Rs200bn loss from illegal cigarettes
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s government estimates it is losing between Rs137 billion and Rs200 billion annually due to illegal cigarette trade, as authorities intensify efforts to curb tax evasion and dismantle underground manufacturing networks, a minister said on Tuesday.
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Islamabad chamber urges swift reforms to revive real estate sector
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for immediate and practical reforms to revitalize Pakistan’s real estate and construction sector, highlighting its critical role in driving economic growth, investment and job creation.
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SECP registers 2,993 companies in March as IT sector leads growth
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s corporate sector continued to expand in March, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registering 2,993 new companies, reflecting sustained investor interest despite a monthly slowdown.
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Pakistan minister seeks proposals to cut GST on dairy sector to 10%
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Monday directed industry stakeholders to submit proposals for reducing the general sales tax (GST) on dairy products from 18% to 10%, in a move aimed at supporting the country’s struggling dairy sector.
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Punjab to offer tax relief for real estate in budget 2026-27, governor says
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Sunday that additional tax relief for the real estate sector is expected in the upcoming budget as part of broader efforts to revive economic activity and support industrial growth.
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Karachi, Faisalabad chambers to jointly highlight business concerns
KARACHI, April 11 (PkRevenue.com) – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry agreed on Saturday to strengthen coordination to present a unified stance on Pakistan’s economic and business challenges, according to a joint statement.
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SSGC suspends gas supply to industries across Sindh for 24 hours
KARACHI, April 11 – Sui Southern Gas Company on Saturday announced a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to industrial consumers across Sindh, citing a system shortfall and efforts to improve pressure and ensure equitable distribution.
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Service Long March expands Pakistan footprint with $120 million investment
Islamabad, April 9, 2026 — Service Long March Tyres (Private) Limited has announced an additional investment of $120 million in Pakistan, reinforcing growing investor confidence in the country’s industrial and export potential. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and the company’s Chairman, Jin Yongsheng, along with senior government officials.
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