Karachi, February 4, 2026 — The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Wednesday sounded the alarm over worsening congestion at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT), revealing that more than 2,000 stranded containers linked to Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) are severely disrupting terminal operations.
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BOI holds consultative meeting on Faisalabad industrial closures
Islamabad – Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, chaired a detailed consultative meeting on Tuesday with major stakeholders, including Chambers of Commerce, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), and representatives from Faisalabad industries.
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TCS, Nippon Express forge partnership to boost Pakistan’s logistics and global trade connectivity
Karachi, February 03: TCS Group, one of Pakistan’s most established and trusted logistics conglomerates, has formalized a strategic partnership with Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. (Nippon Express Group) of Japan, under which Nippon Express Group has acquired a minority stake in TCS Logistics (Private) Limited.
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Pakistan’s exports surge 35% in January 2026, trade deficit narrows sharply
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 — Pakistan’s exports recorded a strong rebound in January 2026, rising 35% month-on-month, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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APTMA urges FBR to adjust super tax against pending refunds
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to adjust Super Tax liabilities against long-pending government refunds, following the Federal Constitutional Court’s ruling on outstanding Sales Tax, Income Tax, and other reimbursements owed to manufacturers and exporters.
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FBR shares comprehensive tax reform agenda with FPCCI stakeholders
Karachi – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday, January 31, 2026, presented its tax reform agenda to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) during a high-level seminar.
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Rice exporters applaud PM Shehbaz for announcing relief package
Karachi, January 31, 2026 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has strongly welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recently announced relief and reform package, terming it a timely and much-needed boost for exporters and the industrial sector.
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Aurangzeb assures APTMA of government support to resolve textile sector issues
Islamabad, January 29, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday assured the textile industry of the government’s continued engagement to address key challenges confronting the sector, reaffirming its importance to Pakistan’s economy.
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FPCCI expresses strong concerns over SBP keeping policy rate unchanged at 10.5%
Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced serious concerns over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5%, urging the central bank to reconsider its stance amid slowing business momentum.
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Pakistan introduces new DLTL regime to boost rice exports
Islamabad, January 24, 2026 — The Government of Pakistan has announced a special Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL) regime aimed at facilitating and boosting rice exports from the country.
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