Islamabad, December 11, 2023 – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, in a meeting with prominent industrialists and businessmen from Karachi on Monday, directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive action plan addressing the prevailing concerns over gas prices in the industrial sector.
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High Taxes Promote Illicit Tobacco Trade
Karachi, December 11, 2023 – Advocates for anti-tobacco measures pushing for higher taxes on tobacco products inadvertently contribute to the growth of the illicit tobacco industry.
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UNISAME Remembers Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Karachi, December 10, 2023 – The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on Sunday, underscoring the importance of the timeless principles enshrined in this landmark document.
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Iran Unveils Ambitious Plans to Deepen Economic Ties with Pakistan
Karachi, December 7, 2023 – Hassan Nourian, the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, disclosed comprehensive plans to elevate economic collaboration with Pakistan during a meeting at the North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI).
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Immediate Appointment of SMEDA CEO Demanded by UNISAME
Karachi, December 7, 2023 – The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has issued a compelling call for the immediate appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Small and Medium Development Authority (SMEDA).
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FPCCI Announces Annual Achievement Awards Ceremony to be Held on December 23
Karachi, December 6, 2023 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has officially announced that its highly anticipated annual achievement awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 23, 2023.
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Germany Aims to Strengthen Business Ties with Pakistan: AHK
Karachi, December 6, 2023 – Germany is eyeing an expansion of business relations with Pakistan, according to Muhammad Usman, Pakistan’s Representative in the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK).
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ABAD Strongly Rejects Increased Property Valuation Rates in Karachi
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KATI Expresses Surprise Over Government’s Silence on Protests Against Gas Tariff Hike
Karachi, December 5, 2023 – The Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) raised eyebrows on Tuesday as it expressed astonishment over the government’s notable silence in the face of escalating protests against the recent gas tariff hike.
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Industrialists Announce Shutdown on December 4 in Protest of Gas Tariff Increase
Karachi, November 30, 2023 – The industrialists of Karachi has announced a widespread shutdown of all industries on Monday, December 4, 2023, demanding the immediate implementation of the approved gas rates of 1350 rupees per MMBTU (Million British Thermal Units) by OGRA.
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