Karachi, May 20, 2025 — The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has come out forcefully against the Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, condemning the federal government’s decision to grant sweeping powers to tax officials to freeze bank accounts and withdraw funds without due process.
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FPCCI rejects Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has categorically rejected the recently issued Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, calling it a major setback for the economy and a threat to investor confidence.
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FPCCI warns of profound impact of US tariffs on Pakistan’s exports
Karachi, April 28, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ recent decision to impose a 29% tariff on Pakistani products, warning of a profound impact on the country’s export sector.
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FPCCI Outlines Key Proposals for Budget 2025–26
Karachi, April 16, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday presented a comprehensive set of proposals for the upcoming federal budget 2025–26, calling it a decisive opportunity to shape the nation’s economic trajectory.
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FPCCI Urges Removal of Anomalies in Tea Import Policy
Karachi, April 15, 2025 — The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called on the government to urgently address persistent anomalies in the tea import regime, which are adversely impacting tea traders and the broader supply chain.
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Business Community Criticizes SBP for Unchanged Policy Rate
Karachi: The business, industrial, and trade community of Pakistan has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to keep the policy rate unchanged during its recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
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FPCCI Urges Massive Rate Cut Amid Record Low Inflation
Karachi, March 5, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has strongly called for a substantial reduction of 500 basis points in the benchmark policy rate, citing the lowest inflation levels recorded in nearly a decade.
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FPCCI Proposes Abolishing Withholding Tax on Sales to Retailers
Karachi, March 2, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has proposed the removal of withholding tax on sales to retailers, arguing that the measure will facilitate business growth and ease the tax burden on traders.
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FPCCI Submits Key Sales Tax Proposals for Budget 2025-26
Karachi, February 26, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has formally presented key sales tax proposals for the upcoming Budget 2025-26.
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FPCCI Proposes Advance Tax Removal on First Property Purchase
Karachi, February 24, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has put forward a proposal urging the government to eliminate the advance tax levied on the first purchase of property.
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