Karachi, February 25, 2026 – Leading business figures in Pakistan have voiced serious concerns over the proposed amendments to the Trade Organization Rules (TORs) 2013, warning that the changes could dismantle district chambers and harm local economies nationwide.
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Government considers industry tax relief in Budget 2026-27: Haroon Akhtar
Islamabad, February 25, 2026 — The government is considering tax incentives and relaxations for industries in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, announced on Wednesday. The move aims to make the budget business-friendly and support sustainable economic growth.
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Unilever Pakistan reports 15% decline in CY25 profit amid higher taxes
Karachi, February 24, 2026 – Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited announced a 15% decline in profit after tax for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting higher tax payments as a key factor impacting net earnings. The company reported a profit after tax of Rs5.95 billion, down from Rs6.97 billion in 2024.
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SECP confirms registration of 1,157 foreign companies in Pakistan
Islamabad, February 23, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has confirmed that 1,157 foreign companies remain registered with the commission as of February 2026, highlighting sustained foreign business presence and continued confidence in Pakistan’s regulatory framework.
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FPCCI demands risk management system at PSQCA to streamline trade
Karachi, February 23, 2026: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the government to implement a Risk Management System (RMS) at the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) and other regulatory bodies to further streamline import and export processes, reduce delays, and improve ease of doing business in Pakistan.
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Khurram Ijaz urges export diversification to counter US trade curbs
Karachi, February 23, 2026 — Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BPP) and former vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has called on the government to urgently adopt a strategy of export diversification to safeguard Pakistan’s trade interests amid fresh regulatory curbs imposed by the United States on global imports.
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SAI elects Abdul Rehman Fudda as president after key resignations
Karachi, February 22, 2026 – The SITE Association of Industry (SAI) has elected Abdul Rehman Fudda as its new President for the remainder of the 2024–2026 tenure following resignations from key office bearers.
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Industry gets Rs12.13 billion electricity relief in two months under surplus package
Islamabad, February 21, 2026 — The Power Division announced that industrial consumers in Pakistan received electricity tariff relief worth Rs12.125 billion during December 2025 and January 2026 under the government’s Industrial Surplus Electricity Package.
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Khurram Ijaz voices alarm over investment slump, calls for business-friendly reforms
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BPP) and former vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed serious concern over a sharp decline in foreign direct investment (FDI), urging the government to adopt consistent and business-friendly economic policies.
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Murree Brewery posts over Rs2 billion profit in half-year FY26
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Murree Brewery Company Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading liquor producers, has reported after-tax earnings of Rs2.05 billion for the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant increase from Rs1.84 billion in the same period last year.
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