Karachi, December 2, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially halted the collection of the Export Development Surcharge (EDS), providing significant relief to the export sector.
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REAP flags deepening rice export crisis during visit to KCCI
Karachi, December 2, 2025 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has raised serious concerns over shrinking rice exports and mounting industry challenges during a meeting with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
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PCDMA criticizes K-Electric over extended power outages in Jodia Bazar
Karachi, December 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has strongly condemned K-Electric for prolonged and repeated power outages in Jodia Bazar, Karachi’s largest wholesale market and a crucial hub of the country’s commercial activities.
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Punjab sugar mills receive show cause notices for price-fixing and collusion
Islamabad, November 29, 2025 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to ten sugar mills in Punjab for allegedly colluding on the start of the crushing season and fixing the sugarcane procurement price at Rs. 400 per maund.
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KCCI hails FBR for amending transshipment rules to boost trade efficiency
Karachi, November 29, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Saturday welcomed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for implementing a key operational improvement in transshipment procedures at Azakhel Dry Port.
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Bangladesh to launch direct flights to Pakistan next month, says envoy
Lahore, November 25, 2025 – Bangladesh is set to start direct flights to Pakistan next month, marking a major step in strengthening connectivity and trade between the two countries. High Commissioner of Bangladesh Iqbal Hussain Khan announced that Mahan Air is likely to operate three weekly flights between Karachi and Dhaka, enhancing both business and tourism ties.
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Minister inaugurates three-day FoodAg 2025 at Expo Center Karachi
Karachi, November 25, 2025 — Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday formally inaugurated the 3rd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition, FoodAg 2025, at the Expo Center Karachi.
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Pakistan to showcase finest Basmati rice at FoodAg 2025 in Karachi
Karachi, November 24, 2025 – Pakistan’s top exporters are gearing up to showcase the country’s finest Basmati rice and other premium agro-products at the 3rd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition – FoodAg 2025, scheduled from November 25–27 at the Expo Centre Karachi.
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REAP welcomes suspension of export development surcharge
Karachi, November 24, 2025 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to suspend the Export Development Surcharge, calling it a timely relief for the country’s export sector.
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Carpet Manufacturers Flag Export Issues in Crucial Meeting with State Bank
Islamabad, November 23, 2025 – The delegation, led by Chairman Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman, included Patron-in-Chief Abdul Latif Malik, and senior members Usman Ashraf, Shahid Hassan Sheikh, Naeem Khokhar, and Muhammad Naeem Sajid, according to a press release.
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