Islamabad, February 17, 2026 – Pakistan’s textile exports have fetched around $11 billion during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Government must reverse fuel price hike to ease Ramazan inflation: BMPP General Secretary
Karachi, February 16, 2026 — Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) has urged the government to immediately roll back the increase in petroleum product prices imposed from February 16, warning that the decision will further burden the public and businesses during the holy month of Ramazan.
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Sindh reduces infrastructure cess, FPCCI hails move to ease business costs
Karachi, February 16, 2026 – The Sindh government has reduced the infrastructure development cess from 1.85% to between 0.80% and 0.85%, a move aimed at lowering the cost of doing business and boosting trade in the province.
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Khurram Ijaz urges merit-based boards to reduce SOE losses and protect taxpayers
Karachi, February 15, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, Secretary General of the Businessmen Panel Progressive and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has called for urgent reforms in the governance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) following the disclosure of staggering losses for the year 2025.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb promises tax Relief for property and construction sectors
Lahore, February 14, 2026 – Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured the government will consider reducing several taxes in the property sector while providing relief to the construction and export-oriented industries.
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Pakistan gold rates plummet by Rs8,600 per tola
Karachi, February 13, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp decline on Friday, falling by Rs8,600 per tola, in line with a significant slump in the international bullion markets.
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British America Tobacco delegation urges stable FED regime to boost investment in Pakistan
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a high-level meeting with a British American Tobacco (BAT) delegation today, led by Ms. Pascale Meulemeester, Regional Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, along with senior executives from BAT and Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC).
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Khurram Ijaz warns net billing policy could hurt industry, raise energy costs
Karachi, February 12, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, Secretary General of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BPP), the ruling group of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI), has expressed serious concerns over the government’s newly introduced net billing policy, cautioning that it could impose an additional financial burden of billions of rupees on consumers, industrialists, and the wider business community.
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Banks slash export refinance facility to 4.5%, FPCCI applauds boost for exporters
Karachi, February 12, 2026 – Commercial banks in Pakistan have voluntarily reduced the Export Refinance Facility (ERF) rate to 4.5%, a move warmly welcomed by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).
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Haroon confirms Russian companies’ strong interest in reviving Pakistan Steel Mills
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, on Monday confirmed that Russian companies are keen to invest in the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).
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