Karachi, May 4, 2024 – Sindh Governor Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori has pledged comprehensive measures to address longstanding challenges faced by the SITE Association of Industries.
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PBC Calls for Higher Taxes on Non-Filers in 2024-25 Budget
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed sweeping changes in the upcoming 2024-25 budget, urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to impose aggressively high taxes on non-filers in an effort to combat tax evasion and encourage compliance.
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Mongolian Envoy Advocates for Increased Business Exchanges
Karachi, May 2, 2024 – Mongolian Deputy Head of Mission , Lkhanaajav Munkhtushig, emphasized the need for increased exchanges of business delegations between Mongolia and Pakistan to strengthen trade relations.
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CCP Proposal of Expiry Date on Cement Bags Endorsed
Islamabad, May 2, 2024 – The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has supported a recommendation from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to revise national cement standards to include manufacturing and expiry dates on cement bags.
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KCCI Applauds Govt Move to Limit Customs Raids
Karachi, April 30, 2024 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has commended the recent government decision to limit the scope of Pakistan Customs’ raids on business premises, heralding a significant shift towards more business-friendly policies.
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PTC Reports Domestic Volume Falls by 23% YoY in 1Q 2024
In a concerning revelation, Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has announced a dramatic 23 percent decline in domestic sales volume for the first quarter of 2024, a stark contrast to the same period last year.
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Pakistan Faces Rs 800 Billion Loss from IPR Violations
Karachi, April 29, 2024 – Pakistan economy suffered a substantial loss of approximately Rs 800 billion last year due to violations of intellectual property rights (IPR), according to a recent survey conducted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI).
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APCMA Seeks Tax Rebate After Track and Trace System Fails
Karachi, April 29, 2024 – The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers’ Association (APCMA) has called for a tax rebate from the government to compensate for the substantial investments made in the unsuccessful track and trace system (TTS).
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Veteran Journalists Appointed to FPCCI Media Committee
Karachi, April 29, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at strengthening its media relations and public outreach, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has made key appointments to its Central Standing Committee on ‘Press and Electronic Media’ for the year 2024-2025.
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Federal Minister Criticizes Fatima Fertilizer for Unjust Price Hike
Islamabad, April 27, 2024 – In a bold move that has stirred significant controversy, Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has called out Fatima Fertilizer Limited for its recent unilateral decision to hike the price of Sarsabz Urea by Rs 561 per bag.
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