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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KCCI demands subsidy release for incremental power consumption
Karachi, May 30, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called on the federal government to urgently release the long-delayed subsidy related to incremental electricity consumption, which is critical for the survival and growth of Karachi’s industrial sector.
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PCDMA sounds alarm over rampant EFS misuse
KARACHI, May 30, 2025 — The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has voiced strong concern over the increasing misuse of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), warning that unchecked exploitation of the policy could devastate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and severely impact government revenues.
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Independent audit to assess sugar production cost, stabilize market
Islamabad, May 28, 2025 – In a strategic move aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring fair pricing in the sugar industry, the federal government and sugar millers have reached a consensus to engage independent auditors for the assessment of sugar production costs.
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UNISAME wants bold slash in income tax rates for struggling SMEs
KARACHI, May 28, 2025 — In a powerful and urgent appeal, the Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has issued a clarion call to the government of Pakistan: slash the crushing income tax burden on SMEs or risk economic stagnation and collapse of this vital sector.
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WHO warns Pakistan: raise tobacco tax or face disaster
Islamabad, May 27, 2025 – In a powerful and urgent appeal, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a dire warning to Pakistan: raise tobacco tax now or brace for even more staggering human and economic losses.
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Experts urge reduce GST to 5% to boost Pakistan’s dairy sector
Islamabad, May 27, 2025 – Leading experts, industry stakeholders, and government representatives have strongly recommended reverting the General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged milk from the current 18% back to 5% to boost dairy sector.
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SAI submits comprehensive tax proposals for budget 2025-26
Karachi, May 27, 2025 – The Site Association of Industry (SAI) has submitted detailed tax proposals for the upcoming Federal Budget 2025–26, calling for sweeping reforms to support industrial growth, broaden the tax base, and promote export competitiveness.
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Railways key to easing Karachi’s cargo pressure, says DS
Karachi, May 27, 2025 – Divisional Superintendent (DS) Pakistan Railways, Mehmood ur Rehman Lakho, has stressed the urgent need to shift cargo movement from roads to railways to ease Karachi’s growing transportation burden.
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OICCI highlights tax issues in tobacco sector, seeks urgent relief
Karachi, May 25, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has raised serious concerns over the alarming rise in illicit trade within Pakistan’s tobacco sector, urging the government to provide immediate tax relief and regulatory support to protect legitimate businesses.
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