Islamabad, June 19, 2025 – Pakistan witnessed an extraordinary rise in sugar export, which soared by a staggering 1,851% during the first eleven months (July–May) of fiscal year 2024-25, even as local sugar prices surged by 24%, putting a financial strain on domestic consumers.
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Pakistan’s textile exports reach $16.37 billion in 11MFY25
Islamabad, June 19, 2025 – Pakistan’s textile exports surged to $16.37 billion during the first eleven months (July–May) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting a significant growth trend, as per the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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KPT, KCCI join hands to strengthen trade, maritime investment
Karachi, June 19, 2025 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have reaffirmed their commitment to closely collaborate in streamlining trade operations and boosting investment in Pakistan’s maritime and business sectors.
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Pakistan pays $15 million for Indian imports amid May tensions
Karachi, June 19, 2025 – Despite heightened geopolitical tensions in May 2025, Pakistan recorded $15.05 million in imports from India, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This figure represents a decline from $20 million in April 2025 and $17 million in May 2024.
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Pakistan unveils ambitious draft National Tariff Policy 2025–30
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan unveiled the draft National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 during the National Regulatory Reforms Conference held in Islamabad on Wednesday.
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Business community disappointed as SBP maintains policy rate
Karachi, June 16, 2025 – Leading representatives of Pakistan’s business community have expressed strong disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 11% in its latest monetary policy announcement.
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SBP directs exporters to submit revised declarations
Karachi, June 16, 2025 – In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and strengthening regulatory oversight, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new instructions requiring all exporters to submit updated declarations through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system.
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KCCI slams federal, provincial budgets for ignoring Karachi
Karachi, June 14, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed deep disappointment over what it calls the continued neglect of Karachi in both the federal and Sindh provincial budgets for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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Sialkot Chamber urges restoration of FTR for exporters
Sialkot, June 14, 2025 – The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has strongly urged the federal government to restore the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters and incorporate this demand into the upcoming Finance Act, 2025.
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UNISAME voices strong disappointment over budget 2025-26
Karachi, June 14, 2025 – The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has expressed deep disappointment over the recently announced fiscal budget 2025-26, stating that the government’s measures are discouraging, regressive, and detrimental to the growth of the SME sector.
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