Pakistan Revenue
Karachi, December 2, 2024 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the authorities to remove the Minimum Retail Price (MRP) regulation from the tax valuation of tea. In a statement issued on Monday, KCCI President Muhammad Jawed Bilwani expressed strong opposition to the recent decision by the Federal Board of Revenue […]
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KARACHI: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called on the government to urgently restore the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) to its pre-Finance Act 2024 status, including reinstating zero-rating on local supplies for export manufacturing. APTMA argues that this step is crucial for ensuring a level playing field for domestic manufacturers who have been […]
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Islamabad, November 28, 2024 – The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has called for immediate relief from customs duties that are severely hampering the survival and growth of the carpet manufacturing sector.
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Karachi, November 28, 2024 – Miandad Rahoojo, Commissioner of the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI), announced significant changes aimed at improving services for workers, particularly in the SITE area. Speaking during his visit to the SITE Association of Industry (SAI), Rahoojo detailed several key measures, including a revised mechanism for auditing registered units, an […]
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Karachi, November 28, 2024 – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), announced an initial Rs 5 billion seed fund for the launch of a new airline, Air Karachi. This initiative, spearheaded by prominent business leaders, aims to revolutionize air travel in Pakistan.
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Karachi, November 28, 2024 – The Consul General (CG) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bakheet Ateeq Al Rumeithi, celebrated the 53rd National Day of the UAE at an event organized by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), emphasizing the deep-rooted friendship between the UAE and Pakistan.
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Karachi, November 27, 2024 – Credit offtake by the private sector from Pakistan’s banking system witnessed a remarkable surge, reaching Rs 880 billion during the first four and a half months of the current fiscal year, spanning July 1 to November 15, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Karachi, November 25, 2024 – Dr. Javed Shaikh, Acting Chairman of Employees Old-Age Benefit Institution (EOBI), has announced to set up EOBI Helpdesk on every Monday at the premises of SITE Association of Industry to facilitate members in resolution of their issues related to EOBI.
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Karachi, November 25, 2024 – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has urged the introduction of updated laws for the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to address challenges in the LPG supply chain. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework that is fair, inclusive, […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has warned that the steel industry, a cornerstone of the national economy, is facing a severe crisis. Numerous steel mills have already closed, while the few that remain operational are running at just 20-30% capacity. The sector is grappling with unsustainable production costs and plummeting demand.
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