Karachi, June 19, 2025 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have reaffirmed their commitment to closely collaborate in streamlining trade operations and boosting investment in Pakistan’s maritime and business sectors.
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Pakistan pays $15 million for Indian imports amid May tensions
Karachi, June 19, 2025 – Despite heightened geopolitical tensions in May 2025, Pakistan recorded $15.05 million in imports from India, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This figure represents a decline from $20 million in April 2025 and $17 million in May 2024.
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Pakistan unveils ambitious draft National Tariff Policy 2025–30
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan unveiled the draft National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 during the National Regulatory Reforms Conference held in Islamabad on Wednesday.
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Business community disappointed as SBP maintains policy rate
Karachi, June 16, 2025 – Leading representatives of Pakistan’s business community have expressed strong disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 11% in its latest monetary policy announcement.
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SBP directs exporters to submit revised declarations
Karachi, June 16, 2025 – In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and strengthening regulatory oversight, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new instructions requiring all exporters to submit updated declarations through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system.
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KCCI slams federal, provincial budgets for ignoring Karachi
Karachi, June 14, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed deep disappointment over what it calls the continued neglect of Karachi in both the federal and Sindh provincial budgets for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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Sialkot Chamber urges restoration of FTR for exporters
Sialkot, June 14, 2025 – The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has strongly urged the federal government to restore the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters and incorporate this demand into the upcoming Finance Act, 2025.
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UNISAME voices strong disappointment over budget 2025-26
Karachi, June 14, 2025 – The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has expressed deep disappointment over the recently announced fiscal budget 2025-26, stating that the government’s measures are discouraging, regressive, and detrimental to the growth of the SME sector.
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FBR targets active KCCI member over offshore assets
Karachi, June 13, 2025 – In a stunning revelation that’s sending shockwaves through the business community, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has placed a prominent and active member of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) under intense scrutiny over alleged offshore assets.
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FPCCI warns against granting taxmen discretionary powers
Karachi, June 12, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced serious concerns over the extensive powers granted to tax officials under the Finance Bill 2025.
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