Office bearers of the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) have raised serious concerns over the government’s decision to retain a Federal Excise Duty (FED) of Rs10 on day-old chicks, warning that the move could destabilize the poultry industry and threaten national food security.
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SGFL approves joint venture with Chinese firm to manufacture footwear in Pakistan
Karachi, January 21, 2026 – The Board of Directors of Service Global Footwear Limited (SGFL) has approved a series of key strategic decisions aimed at expanding the company’s manufacturing footprint and export potential. The approvals were granted during the board meeting held on January 20, 2026, according to a company statement shared with Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday.
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KCCI expresses grief over Gul Plaza fire, forms committee to assess losses
Karachi, January 18, 2026 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road, which claimed precious human lives and caused massive destruction to one of Karachi’s busiest commercial hubs.
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Pakistan’s rice exports drop 50% in 1HFY26 amid tax and price challenges
Islamabad, January 18, 2026 – Pakistan’s rice exports plunged 50% during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 (July–December), declining to $940 million from $1.88 billion in the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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FPCCI criticizes government over hike in petroleum levy
Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has sharply criticized the government’s recent increase in petroleum levies, warning that it is placing further financial strain on consumers and businesses already grappling with high inflation.
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Pakistan’s textile exports drop 8.56% in December 2025 amid mixed gains
Islamabad, January 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s textile exports fell 8.56% year-on-year (YoY) in December 2025, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The country earned $1.35 billion from textile exports last month, down from $1.48 billion in December 2024. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, exports also declined by 5.11% compared to $1.42 billion in November 2025.
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SAI criticizes cross-subsidy burden on industrial power tariffs
Karachi, January 14, 2026 – The SITE Association of Industry (SAI) has strongly criticized the continued imposition of cross-subsidy on industrial electricity tariffs, warning that the policy is eroding industrial competitiveness, discouraging investment and hindering sustainable economic growth.
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Pakistan restricts chloroform imports, allows conditional entry for pharma sector
Islamabad, January 12, 2026 – Pakistan has imposed immediate restrictions on the import of Trichloromethane, commonly known as chloroform, while permitting conditional imports for the pharmaceutical sector.
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Karachi business leaders urge gas price cut instead of six-month freeze
Karachi, January 8, 2026 — Leading business figures in Karachi have strongly urged the federal government to immediately reduce gas prices rather than merely freezing tariffs for the next six months, warning that the move offers no real relief to an already struggling industrial sector.
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Fatima Fertilizer announces gas allocation from Mari Field for subsidiary
Karachi, January 8, 2026 — Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) on Thursday disclosed significant information regarding the allocation and pricing of natural gas from the Mari Field to its wholly owned subsidiary, Fatimafert Limited. The announcement was made through an official communication shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
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