KARACHI, April 17, 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 expressed serious concern over the growing electricity shortfall in the country, warning that it is not only making life difficult for the general public but also posing significant risks to industrial output and economic stability.
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Minister Kayani to hold key tax talks with Karachi business leaders
KARACHI, April 17, 2026 —Minister of State for Finance, Bilal Azhar Kayani, will hold a series of meetings with business leaders in Karachi over the weekend to discuss key taxation issues ahead of the federal budget for 2026–27, officials said on Friday.
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Pakistan textile exports fall 7% in March amid Hormuz disruption
ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — Pakistan’s textile exports declined 7% year-on-year in March 2026, hit by shipping disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, official data showed on Thursday.
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CCP clears UAE firm’s acquisition in Pakistan aviation services sector
ISLAMABAD, April 15, 2026 — The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a shareholding in Pakistan’s Northern Technik Private Limited by UAE-based International Business Company FZE, paving the way for fresh foreign direct investment in the country’s aviation services sector.
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Pakistan urges businessmen to bring back $10 billion ahead of budget 2026-27
KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday urged the business community to repatriate at least 30% of their overseas assets, equivalent to about $10 billion, ahead of the federal budget 2026–27, as the country grapples with external financing pressures and falling foreign exchange buffers.
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Alibaba unit KOKO Tech gets BNPL license in Pakistan, SECP says
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s corporate regulator has granted a license to KOKO Tech Pakistan (Private) Limited, a unit backed by Alibaba Group, to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in the country, the regulator said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan estimates up to Rs200bn loss from illegal cigarettes
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s government estimates it is losing between Rs137 billion and Rs200 billion annually due to illegal cigarette trade, as authorities intensify efforts to curb tax evasion and dismantle underground manufacturing networks, a minister said on Tuesday.
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Islamabad chamber urges swift reforms to revive real estate sector
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for immediate and practical reforms to revitalize Pakistan’s real estate and construction sector, highlighting its critical role in driving economic growth, investment and job creation.
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SECP registers 2,993 companies in March as IT sector leads growth
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s corporate sector continued to expand in March, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registering 2,993 new companies, reflecting sustained investor interest despite a monthly slowdown.
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Pakistan minister seeks proposals to cut GST on dairy sector to 10%
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Monday directed industry stakeholders to submit proposals for reducing the general sales tax (GST) on dairy products from 18% to 10%, in a move aimed at supporting the country’s struggling dairy sector.
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