Pakistan Revenue
Karachi, June 9, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has made a strong appeal to the government to abolish the “further tax” imposed under the Sales Tax Act in the upcoming federal budget for 2025–26.
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Karachi, June 8, 2025 — The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has raised serious concerns over the mounting economic damage inflicted on Pakistan due to illicit and undocumented trade with India.
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Karachi, June 8, 2025 — As the countdown to Budget 2025-26 intensifies, foreign tobacco players have launched a high-stakes pressure campaign on Pakistan, demanding the government roll back tax rates on deadly tobacco products — a move that could spell disaster for public health and national finances alike.
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Karachi, June 5, 2025 – Engro Fertilizers Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading fertilizer manufacturers, has announced an unscheduled shutdown of its EnVen plant due to maintenance requirements.
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Islamabad, June 4, 2025 – Pakistan has reported that trade deficit rose sharply by 26% year-on-year in May 2025, mainly due to a notable decline in exports.
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Karachi, June 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Chemical and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has raised serious concerns about difficulties faced by traders in filing their sales tax returns, following a new requirement introduced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Karachi, June 4, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the government to immediately reconsider and reduce gas prices in order to safeguard the country’s struggling industrial sector and support sustainable economic growth.
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ISLAMABAD: The government has closed down 1,925 loss-making Utility Stores across Pakistan, resulting in the termination of 4,060 employees. This move is part of a major restructuring plan for the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) aimed at cutting costs and preparing the organization for privatization.
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KARACHI – The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has strongly urged the federal government to immediately remove yarn and fabric from the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), warning that their continued inclusion is severely damaging Pakistan’s domestic textile industry and distorting market competition.
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Karachi, June 1, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has extended its full support for the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system and has urged the federal government to accelerate its expansion across all ports and customs stations in Pakistan.
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