Karachi, June 27, 2026: Pakistan’s electricity consumers are being forced to shoulder the cost of years of mismanagement, weak governance and stalled reforms in the power sector, according to Khurram Ijaz, Secretary General of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).
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FPCCI Stresses Livestock Reforms to Boost Meat Exports
Business leaders urge modern livestock management and export-focused policies to capture growing global halal meat demand
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for comprehensive reforms in the livestock sector to help Pakistan increase meat exports and capitalise on rising global demand for halal food products.
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FPCCI Committee Unveils Roadmap to Accelerate Trade and Investment Growth
Committee outlines strategic priorities to enhance exports, attract investment and strengthen Pakistan’s economic competitiveness
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Rs8 trillion in interest payments signal fiscal crisis, warns Khurram Ijaz
Khurram Ijaz warns debt servicing is consuming over half of tax revenue, threatening Pakistan’s fiscal stability and economic growth.
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Khurram Ijaz questions FBR’s Rs15.26 trillion revenue target, warns of pressure on taxpayers
Business leader cautions budget strategy may burden compliant sectors unless tax base is broadened and industrial reforms are introduced
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High sales tax rates causing trust deficit, declining registrations: Khurram Ijaz
FPCCI leader warns IMF-backed sales tax hike to 19% could further shrink registrations and expand the grey economy
KARACHI: Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed concern over the declining number of active sales tax registrations in the country, describing it as a reflection of a growing trust deficit in the taxation system due to high sales tax rates.
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Khurram Ijaz raises alarm over only $32 million net foreign investment in 10MFY26
BMPP leader urges stable economic policies to restore investor confidence and attract sustainable foreign investment into Pakistan.
Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former vice president of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed serious concern over the sharp decline in foreign investment into Pakistan during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26, warning that weak investor confidence and inconsistent economic policies are damaging the country’s investment climate.
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FPCCI seeks major tax reforms for property transactions in budget 2026-27
Business body proposes lower withholding taxes and withdrawal of Section 7F
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has proposed sweeping tax reforms for Pakistan’s property sector in the federal budget 2026-27, including sharp reductions in withholding taxes on property purchases and sales.
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FPCCI recommends FTR revival for exporters in Budget 2026-27
Trade body urges government to ease compliance burden in budget 2026-27
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has proposed the revival of the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters in the upcoming budget 2026-27, arguing that the withdrawal of the regime has increased compliance costs and tax-related uncertainty for exporters.
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Khurram Ijaz flays third consecutive fuel shock, warns of rising inflation
Karachi, May 9, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has strongly criticized the government over the third consecutive increase in petroleum prices, warning that the move will intensify inflationary pressures and hurt economic activity across Pakistan.
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