Karachi, April 6, 2026 – Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately restore the zero-rated sales tax for Pakistan’s export sector, warning that ongoing global and regional tensions could severely impact the country’s economy.
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Business leaders warn fuel price hike may cripple economy
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – Pakistan’s leading business bodies have strongly condemned the unprecedented surge in petroleum prices, warning that the move could trigger economic paralysis, widespread industrial shutdowns, and a fresh wave of inflation across the country.
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Khurram Ijaz Slams Fuel Hike, Warns of Inflation Surge
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has strongly criticized the recent sharp increase in petroleum prices, warning that the decision will trigger a severe wave of inflation across the country and deepen economic hardship for both households and businesses.
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Pakistan imports fall 5.57% amid Iran war trade disruptions
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Pakistan has reported a 5.57% decline in imports during March 2026, reflecting the early economic impact of escalating regional tensions following the Iran war. The conflict, triggered after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, has disrupted global logistics and slowed foreign trade across the region.
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Unilever Pakistan discloses global merger impact on PSX shareholding
Karachi, April 2, 2026 – Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited has officially disclosed material information to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) following a major global development involving its parent company.
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CCP penalizes Unilever, FrieslandCampina Engro over misleading ice cream ads
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has successfully enforced penalties against Unilever Pakistan and FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan for deceptive marketing practices, recovering Rs35 million for misleading consumers by advertising frozen desserts as “ice cream.”
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Khurram Ijaz decries ‘unfair penalties’ on exporters as containers stranded post‑Iran war fallout
Karachi, April 1, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, foreign trade and logistics expert and former Vice President Federation Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has strongly condemned what he termed the “unjust and exploitative practices” of port authorities and shipping lines, as exporters face mounting demurrage and detention charges on consignments stranded in the wake of the Iran war fallout.
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Khurram Ijaz raises alarm over rising foreign outflows amid sharp drop in FDI
Karachi – Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has voiced strong concern over the surge in foreign profit repatriation at a time when Pakistan is experiencing a steep and worrying decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
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FPCCI warns of export crisis over new cargo charges
Islamabad, March 19, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has strongly criticized the unilateral imposition of additional charges on export cargo by ground handling agencies (GHAs), warning of serious consequences for Pakistan’s export sector.
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Global tensions hit Pakistan trade: FPCCI warns of major losses
Karachi, March 16, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has warned that escalating war risk in the Middle East and skyrocketing freight charges are jeopardizing Pakistan’s trade and industrial sectors.
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