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Govt sets up high-powered committee to avert July 19 strike

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – In a decisive step to prevent a nationwide business shutdown, the federal government has formed a high-powered committee to address the grievances of traders and industrialists arising from Section 37A of the Finance Act 2025.

Aurangzeb engages business leaders ahead of July 19 strike

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Karachi, July 15, 2025 – In a critical move to address mounting tensions over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) newly introduced tax regulations, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stepped forward to initiate dialogue with the country’s business leadership.

SITE Association endorses July 19 strike, slams tax laws

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, July 14, 2025 – The SITE Association of Industry, Karachi, has thrown its weight behind the Karachi Chamber of Commerce’s call for a nationwide strike on July 19, in protest against controversial tax laws introduced through Sections 37A and 37B of the Finance Act, 2025.

No compromise on July 19 strike without tax rollback: Bilwani

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, July 14, 2025 – In a defiant and high-voltage press conference, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Muhammad Jawed Bilwani declared that the business community will not back down from the strike scheduled for July 19 unless the government immediately suspends the “anti-business” provisions introduced in the Finance Act 2025. The message […]

Dewan Cement powers ahead with 6MW solar energy installation

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, July 14, 2025 – In a major step towards sustainable industrial practices, Dewan Cement Limited has announced the successful installation of a 6-megawatt solar energy unit at its manufacturing facility located in the southern region of Pakistan.

Goods transporters support July 19 strike against tax laws

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, July 13, 2025 — In a dramatic turn of events, goods transporters from every corner of Pakistan have thrown their full weight behind the July 19 strike against the controversial tax laws introduced through the Finance Act, 2025.

Pakistan, Russia ink landmark deal for revival of PSM

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, July 11, 2025 – In a major step towards reviving the country’s industrial strength, Pakistan and Russia have officially signed a protocol to restore and modernize the long-dormant Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).

KCCI leads business uprising: July 19 protest against tax laws

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, July 10, 2025 – In a dramatic turn, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has declared a nationwide protest scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, shaking the country’s economic and political landscape.

PM Shehbaz orders urgent overhaul of National Tariff Commission

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, July 10, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed a comprehensive restructuring of the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to enhance its institutional capabilities and ensure alignment with Pakistan’s evolving economic priorities.

ICAP loses competition appeal over price-fixing ruling

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

Islamabad, July 10, 2025 – In a significant development, the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has rejected the appeal filed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), upholding a previous decision by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) that penalized the institute for alleged price-fixing practices.

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