Karachi, July 25, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to implement a drastic cut in the benchmark interest rate, bringing it down from the current 11% to around 6%.
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CCP recovers Rs150 million from Reckitt Benckiser
Islamabad, July 25, 2025 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has successfully recovered a penalty of Rs150 million from Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited for deceptive marketing practices related to its popular throat lozenge, Strepsils.
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Business community urges SBP for major policy rate cut
Karachi, July 25, 2025 – The business community has strongly urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to introduce a significant reduction in the policy rate during the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for July 30, 2025.
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OICCI reports improvement in Pakistan’s security landscape
Karachi, July 24, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has released its Annual Security Survey 2025, revealing a marked improvement in Pakistan’s overall security environment, particularly in major commercial cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
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Pakistan sees surge in imports from India in FY25
Karachi, July 24, 2025 – Pakistan has recorded increase in imports from India during fiscal year 2024-25, official data revealed.
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Pakistan’s rice export suffers 15% decline in FY25
Karachi, July 23, 2025 – Pakistan’s rice export sector has taken a major hit during fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), witnessing a sharp 15% decline in overall export value.
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Minister warns sugar mills of crackdown on hoarding
Islamabad, July 22, 2025 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has issued a stern warning to sugar mills across Pakistan, cautioning them against hoarding and non-compliance with government-fixed pricing policies.
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Exporters push government to reinstate final tax regime
Islamabad, July 21, 2025 – Leading exporters from key sectors have called on the government to reinstate the Final Tax Regime (FTR) in a bid to revive sustainable export growth and restore confidence within the business community.
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SDPI to host seminar on deepening sugar crisis
Islamabad, July 20, 2025 – As Pakistan continues to grapple with escalating sugar prices and market instability, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) is stepping forward to spark a crucial national conversation.
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KCCI declares successful strike against harsh tax laws
Karachi, July 19, 2025 — The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Saturday declared the countrywide shutter-down a “resounding success,” terming it a united stand against the unjust and anti-business taxation measures introduced through the Finance Act, 2025.
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