Karachi, June 25, 2025 — The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has categorically rejected the Sindh government’s proposal to fix the minimum wage at Rs42,000, calling it economically unfeasible and damaging to the province’s industrial ecosystem.
Karachi, May 23, 2025 — The Medium Taxpayers Office (MTO) Karachi held an important awareness session on Friday for members of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), shedding light on the newly introduced automated tax invoicing system powered by Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL).
KARACHI, May 5, 2025 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has vehemently rejected the recently enacted Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, branding it as unconstitutional, anti-business, and a grave threat to economic stability.
Karachi, April 3, 2025 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has strongly welcomed the government’s decision to implement a major reduction in electricity tariffs.
Karachi, March 24, 2025 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has welcomed the reduction in the tax target for the fiscal year 2024-25, considering it a crucial step to alleviate the burden on the industrial sector. KATI emphasized that such measures would contribute to economic stability and business sustainability.
Karachi, February 4, 2025 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has expressed strong support for the Sindh government’s approval of the Agricultural Income Tax (AIT) Bill, calling it a major step toward expanding the province’s tax base and fostering a more equitable tax distribution system.
Karachi, January 22, 2025 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has strongly advocated for a reduction in withholding tax on property transactions to revitalize Pakistan’s struggling construction and housing sector.
Karachi, December 13, 2024 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has called on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to implement a substantial cut of 500 basis points, or 5%, in the policy rate.
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to urgently address ongoing issues with its online tax return filing platform, IRIS.
Karachi, September 6, 2024 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) on Friday issued an urgent call for a reduction in interest rates, citing the recent drop in inflation. KATI President Johar Qandhari emphasized the need for a 4% cut in interest rates to align with the current inflation rate, which stands at […]