Karachi, April 7, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed strong concern over the federal government’s rapidly rising borrowing from commercial banks, warning that it will further squeeze credit availability for the private sector.
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Business leaders warn fuel price hike may cripple economy
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – Pakistan’s leading business bodies have strongly condemned the unprecedented surge in petroleum prices, warning that the move could trigger economic paralysis, widespread industrial shutdowns, and a fresh wave of inflation across the country.
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Khurram Ijaz Slams Fuel Hike, Warns of Inflation Surge
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has strongly criticized the recent sharp increase in petroleum prices, warning that the decision will trigger a severe wave of inflation across the country and deepen economic hardship for both households and businesses.
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Khurram Ijaz decries ‘unfair penalties’ on exporters as containers stranded post‑Iran war fallout
Karachi, April 1, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, foreign trade and logistics expert and former Vice President Federation Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has strongly condemned what he termed the “unjust and exploitative practices” of port authorities and shipping lines, as exporters face mounting demurrage and detention charges on consignments stranded in the wake of the Iran war fallout.
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FPCCI warns of export crisis over new cargo charges
Islamabad, March 19, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has strongly criticized the unilateral imposition of additional charges on export cargo by ground handling agencies (GHAs), warning of serious consequences for Pakistan’s export sector.
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Global tensions hit Pakistan trade: FPCCI warns of major losses
Karachi, March 16, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has warned that escalating war risk in the Middle East and skyrocketing freight charges are jeopardizing Pakistan’s trade and industrial sectors.
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FPCCI urges immediate cut in petroleum prices after arrival of oil vessels
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has called on the government to immediately reduce petroleum prices following the arrival of oil vessels in Pakistan, highlighting the move as essential for boosting the national economy.
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Khurram Ijaz disappointed over unchanged policy rate, calls for relief to industry
Karachi, March 9, 2026: Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed disappointment over the decision of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.50%, warning that the move could further strain industrial activity and exports.
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Economic storm ahead: FPCCI calls energy emergency to shield Pakistan’s exports
Karachi, March 9, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the federal government to declare an immediate energy emergency and implement robust contingency measures to safeguard Pakistan’s fragile economic recovery and exports from the escalating Middle East conflict.
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FPCCI urges tax cuts on property transactions
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and United Business Group have called on the government to cut taxes on property transactions to boost the struggling construction and housing sector.
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