Islamabad, March 20, 2025 – Pakistan has officially imposed a ban on the import of polyol blended and chlorodifluoroethanes with immediate effect.
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KCCI Urges FBR to Extend Sales Tax Return Filing Deadline
Karachi, March 20, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the sales tax return filing deadline due to technical issues affecting taxpayers on the IRIS portal.
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BMG, KCCI Celebrate Election Decision, Pledge Business Support
KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Jawed Bilwani have hailed the Secretary Commerce’s decision to suspend the DGTO’s order, effectively reinstating KCCI’s democratically elected Office Bearers and Managing Committee.
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MoC Suspends DGTO Orders Against KCCI Elections
Islamabad, March 19, 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has suspended the Directorate General of Trade Organizations’ (DGTO) order regarding the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) elections until the next hearing scheduled for April 10, 2025.
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KCCI Seeks Extension to Membership Renewal Amid Eid Holidays
Karachi, March 19, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has officially requested an extension for the membership renewal deadline, citing disruptions caused by the upcoming Eid ul Fitr holidays.
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Pakistan Curbs Cigarette Consumption Through Strict Tax Policies
Karachi, March 16, 2025 – Pakistan has successfully achieved a significant reduction in cigarette consumption by implementing stringent taxation policies, marking a crucial step in its public health efforts.
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SDPI Urges Public Health Approach to Tobacco Taxation
Islamabad – The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has emphasized that tobacco taxation in Pakistan should be viewed primarily as a public health measure rather than a tool for revenue generation.
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Retailers Face Technical Glitches in FBR’s POS System
The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), the representative body of major retailers in the country, has raised serious concerns regarding the persistent technical and enforcement challenges faced by FBR-POS Integrated Tier-1 Retailers.
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PCMA Rejects Cuts in Net Metering Rates for Solar Electricity
Karachi, March 16, 2025 – Ahmed Chinoy H.I, S.I, Chairman of the Pakistan Cloth Merchants Association (PCMA), has strongly condemned the recent announcement regarding proposed cuts in net metering rates for solar electricity in Pakistan.
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SITE Association Urges FBR to Extend Sales Tax Filing Deadline
Karachi, March 15, 2025 – The SITE Association of Industry has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline for filing monthly sales tax returns, citing severe technical challenges faced by taxpayers using the FBR’s online IRIS system.
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