Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has taken a major step towards strengthening its governance and compliance structure by approving wide-ranging amendments to its constitutional framework during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) held at the Majeed Bawany Auditorium.
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ICMAP calls for creation of National Data and AI Authority
Karachi, September 12, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has strongly urged the government to establish a National Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Authority to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation and strengthen its standing in the global digital economy.
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SBP sets timelines for export payment realization
Karachi, September 12, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced detailed timelines for the realization of export proceeds, aiming to bring clarity and discipline to foreign trade transactions.
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SAI raises alarm over abrupt rollout of e-invoicing system
Karachi, September 10, 2025 – The SITE Association of Industry (SAI) has voiced strong criticism of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the sudden implementation of the e-invoicing system, saying it has created widespread confusion and operational hurdles across the business community.
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Zardari Gives Nod to Anti-Dumping Duties Law
President Asif Ali Zardari has formally given his assent to the Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening Pakistan’s trade laws.
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Khurram Ijaz Demands Sindh Use Cess for Karachi
Karachi, September 5, 2025 – Khurram Ijaz, former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Secretary General of the ruling Businessmen Panel, has strongly demanded that the Sindh Government allocate Infrastructure Cess revenues for the rehabilitation of Karachi’s collapsing infrastructure.
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FPCCI extends support to faceless customs assessment system
Karachi, September 4, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Thursday reaffirmed its strong backing for the implementation of the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system.
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Pakistan Customs targets 80% green channel clearance
Karachi, September 3, 2025 – Pakistan Customs is working toward a major milestone in trade facilitation by aiming to clear 80 percent of import consignments through the green channel system, a move that promises to significantly reduce clearance times and enhance business confidence.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens by 29% in first two months of FY26
Islamabad, September 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s trade deficit expanded sharply by 29% during the first two months (July–August) of the fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday.
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Asif Jah unveils Mohtasib Ki Diary at MCCI
Multan, August 31, 2025 – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah underscored that “tax is the backbone of the economy” during the launch of his latest book, Mohtasib Ki Diary, at the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
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