Karachi, December 16, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed concerns over the recent 2% reduction in the policy rate, terming it insufficient to address Pakistan’s economic challenges. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the policy rate cut, reducing it from 15% to 13%, following months of declining inflation.
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Cybercrimes Impacting Pakistan’s Digital Economy: FPCCI
Karachi, December 6, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday raised concerns over the growing menace of cybercrimes, warning that such activities are adversely affecting Pakistan’s digital economy.
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FPCCI Advocates Establishment of Bank of Balochistan
Karachi, December 2, 2024 – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has called for urgent measures to address Balochistan’s economic challenges. He proposed establishing a Bank of Balochistan (BoB) to facilitate industrialization, enhance access to finance, and drive sustainable development in the province.
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FPCCI President Announces Rs 5 Billion Seed Fund for Air Karachi
Karachi, November 28, 2024 – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), announced an initial Rs 5 billion seed fund for the launch of a new airline, Air Karachi. This initiative, spearheaded by prominent business leaders, aims to revolutionize air travel in Pakistan.
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FPCCI Criticizes Changes in Petroleum Act 1934 Amendments
Karachi, November 16, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced strong objections to the recent amendments made to the Petroleum Act of 1934. The amendments, introduced on August 5, 2023, particularly Clauses A, B, and C, categorize certain petrochemicals, but have raised significant concerns among chemical importers, traders, and industrialists.
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FPCCI Calls for Winter Package to Boost Industrial Production
Karachi, November 6, 2024 – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has urged the government to implement a comprehensive winter package aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s industrial sector. Sheikh highlighted the pressing need for incentives and cost reductions to ensure industries remain competitive in global export markets.
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FPCCI Voices Disappointment Over SBP’s 2.5% Policy Rate Cut
Karachi, November 4, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed dismay at the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) recent decision to reduce the policy rate by only 2.5%, calling it insufficient for the economic needs of the country. Businesses had hoped for a more substantial cut, at least 500 basis points, given the sharp decline in inflation.
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FPCCI Proposes Essential Amendments to Petroleum Act 1934
Karachi, November 4, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has proposed essential amendments to the Petroleum Act of 1934, emphasizing the need for modernization to address the evolving demands of the petrochemical industry.
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FPCCI Calls for Aggressive Rate Cut in Upcoming Monetary Policy
Karachi, November 1, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to implement a substantial interest rate cut in the upcoming Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) scheduled for November 4, 2024.
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FPCCI Advocates Protection of Genuine Taxpayers at FBR Meeting
Karachi, October 23, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has issued a strong appeal for the protection of genuine taxpayers while urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to focus its enforcement efforts exclusively on tax evaders.
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