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Banks slash export refinance facility to 4.5%, FPCCI applauds boost for exporters

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, February 12, 2026 – Commercial banks in Pakistan have voluntarily reduced the Export Refinance Facility (ERF) rate to 4.5%, a move warmly welcomed by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).

FBR shares comprehensive tax reform agenda with FPCCI stakeholders

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday, January 31, 2026, presented its tax reform agenda to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) during a high-level seminar.

FPCCI expresses strong concerns over SBP keeping policy rate unchanged at 10.5%

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced serious concerns over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5%, urging the central bank to reconsider its stance amid slowing business momentum.

FPCCI criticizes government over hike in petroleum levy

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has sharply criticized the government’s recent increase in petroleum levies, warning that it is placing further financial strain on consumers and businesses already grappling with high inflation.

FPCCI calls for review of FTAs to reduce trade deficit and boost exports

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, December 24, 2025 — The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the government to urgently review existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to help curb the widening trade deficit and ensure equitable benefits for Pakistani exporters.

FPCCI applauds FBR’s measures to streamline Karachi port cargo operations

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, November 19, 2025: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday lauded the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) proactive efforts to remove operational bottlenecks at Karachi port terminals, aiming to enhance trade efficiency and facilitate smoother cargo movement.

SRB chairman pledges to resolve tax issues, assures FPCCI of business-friendly reforms

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, November 12, 2025 – Dr. Wasif Ali Memon, Chairman of the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), has assured the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) of swift resolution of provincial tax issues that have been affecting business operations in Sindh.

KCCI and FPCCI Unite to Revive Pakistan’s Economy

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, November 7, 2025 – In a landmark show of unity, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) have pledged to work together for Pakistan’s economic revival and long-term stability.

FPCCI criticizes SBP for maintaining “anti-growth” policy rate at 11%

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, October 27, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has strongly condemned the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 11 percent, calling it an “anti-growth and counterproductive” move that threatens business confidence and economic revival.

FPCCI seeks relief in 2025 return deadline to Oct 31

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, October 13, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025 to October 31, 2025, in order to ease the growing difficulties faced by taxpayers and businesses.

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