Karachi, February 12, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, Secretary General of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BPP), the ruling group of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI), has expressed serious concerns over the government’s newly introduced net billing policy, cautioning that it could impose an additional financial burden of billions of rupees on consumers, industrialists, and the wider business community.
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Banks slash export refinance facility to 4.5%, FPCCI applauds boost for exporters
Karachi, February 12, 2026 – Commercial banks in Pakistan have voluntarily reduced the Export Refinance Facility (ERF) rate to 4.5%, a move warmly welcomed by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).
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Haroon confirms Russian companies’ strong interest in reviving Pakistan Steel Mills
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, on Monday confirmed that Russian companies are keen to invest in the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).
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CM Sindh praises KCCI for successful My Karachi Exhibition, highlights city’s resilience
Karachi, February 8, 2026: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday praised the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for successfully organizing the 21st My Karachi – Oasis of Harmony Exhibition, describing it as a remarkable showcase of resilience and optimism by the people of Karachi and Sindh.
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Karachi’s time is now: Governor Tessori draws firm line on security and development
KARACHI, February 7, 2026 – Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori on Saturday underscored Pakistan’s unwavering stance on national security, highlighted Karachi’s central role in the national economy, and called for urgent action to resolve the city’s longstanding civic and economic challenges.
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CM Sindh vows fast compensation for Gul Plaza shopkeepers
KARACHI, February 7, 2026 – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has assured shopkeepers affected by the Gul Plaza incident that the government, in collaboration with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), is working to provide full compensation within two months. The initiative aims to enable shopkeepers to rebuild inventories and restart their businesses promptly.
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Over 2,000 Afghan Transit Trade containers clog KICT, warns Karachi Chamber
Karachi, February 4, 2026 — The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Wednesday sounded the alarm over worsening congestion at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT), revealing that more than 2,000 stranded containers linked to Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) are severely disrupting terminal operations.
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BOI holds consultative meeting on Faisalabad industrial closures
Islamabad – Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, chaired a detailed consultative meeting on Tuesday with major stakeholders, including Chambers of Commerce, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), and representatives from Faisalabad industries.
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TCS, Nippon Express forge partnership to boost Pakistan’s logistics and global trade connectivity
Karachi, February 03: TCS Group, one of Pakistan’s most established and trusted logistics conglomerates, has formalized a strategic partnership with Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. (Nippon Express Group) of Japan, under which Nippon Express Group has acquired a minority stake in TCS Logistics (Private) Limited.
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Pakistan’s exports surge 35% in January 2026, trade deficit narrows sharply
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 — Pakistan’s exports recorded a strong rebound in January 2026, rising 35% month-on-month, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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