Karachi, September 1, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed its commitment to ease the tax burden on electricity bills, addressing the concerns of the business community in Karachi and fostering a cooperative relationship with traders.
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Karachi Chamber Backs Shutdown Protest Against Soaring Electricity Bills
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has thrown its weight behind the planned shutdown protest set for September 1, 2023, against the surge in electricity bills.
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Yarn Merchants Appeal Reduction in Electricity Tariff to Save Industry
Karachi, August 30, 2023 – The Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has issued a compelling appeal to the government, calling for a significant reduction in electricity tariffs to safeguard the nation’s struggling industrial sector.
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FPCCI Demands Tax Exemption on Electricity Bills to Relieve Masses
Karachi, August 29, 2023 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for immediate sales tax exemptions on electricity bills to alleviate the financial burden on the public.
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Karachi Chamber Urgently Calls for Relief in Electricity Bills, Seeks Immediate Action by Tomorrow
Karachi, August 28, 2023 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has made an urgent appeal for immediate relief in electricity bills for businesses and the general public.
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UNISAME Urges Revision of Solar Panel Import Policy to Support SMEs
Karachi, August 28, 2023 – The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has called upon authorities to review the import policy for solar panels in order to streamline the process and facilitate small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) importers.
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ICCI Urges Reevaluation of Power Agreements with IPPs to Curb Tariff Hikes
Islamabad, August 26, 2023 – Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has identified the root cause of the mounting circular debt and escalating power tariffs as the power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with International Power Producers (IPPs).
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Business leaders urge PM to announce electricity tariff hike withdrawal in Sunday meeting
Karachi, August 26, 2023 – Prominent business leaders and representatives from Karachi have made an urgent appeal to the caretaker prime minister to announce the withdrawal of the electricity tariff hike.
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Karachi Industries Threaten Shutdown Over Electricity Tariff Hike
KARACHI, August 25, 2023 – The industrial heart of Karachi is bracing for turmoil as local industries, particularly in the North Karachi Industrial Area, voice their strong opposition to a recent significant hike in electricity tariffs.
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Karachi Business Community Pledges Full Support to Pakistan’s Caretaker Government
Karachi, August 24, 2023 – The Businessmen Group (BMG), representing the trade and industry of Karachi, has extended its full support to Pakistan’s caretaker government.
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