Karachi, February 7, 2024 – A wave of protests has swept across tobacco-producing nations as premium tobacco producers and workers from Colombia, Panama, Honduras, and Nicaragua gathered in front of the Panama Convention Centre to express their discontent with the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) recent decisions on tobacco control.
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PPL Commits to Funding Balochistan’s Share in BLZ Project
Karachi, February 7, 2024 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has taken a significant step towards supporting the development of the Balochistan region by deciding to fund the government’s share of capital contribution in the BLZ Project.
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FPCCI Opposes Proposed Export Ban on Minerals and Marbles
Karachi, February 7, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has issued a vehement opposition to the proposed export ban on minerals and marbles, as approved by the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce.
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UNISAME Urges SBP Action on Stranded Containers at Customs
In a plea to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has drawn attention to a concerning situation involving thousands of containers holding vital goods such as solar panels, second-hand clothing, plastic granules, and general merchandise.
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FPCCI Backs Restructuring of FBR for Economic Stability
Karachi, February 3, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) announced its support on Saturday for the proposed restructuring plan of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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KATI Strongly Criticizes Unjust Petrol Price Hike
Karachi, February 1, 2024 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has raised its voice against the recent surge in petrol prices, labeling it as unjust, particularly when the exchange rate remains stable.
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KCCI Strongly Condemns Astronomical Surge in Petroleum Prices
Karachi, February 1, 2024 – In an unequivocal stance against the recent surge in petroleum prices orchestrated by the caretaker government, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has voiced its resolute rejection.
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APCAA Rejects Shipping Association’s Embezzlement Allegations
Karachi, February 1, 2024 – The All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) came out strongly on Thursday, condemning the All Pakistan Shipping Association for leveling groundless charges of embezzlement against customs agents.
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SBP Announces 100% Advance Import Payment Approval
Karachi, January 30, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at facilitating trade and commerce, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted approval for 100 percent advance payment for imports.
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Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan Reports 75% Surge in Half-Year Profit
Karachi, January 30, 2024 – Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited has announced a remarkable 75% growth in after-tax profit for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
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