KARACHI, December 12, 2025 — Leading trade and industrial bodies have issued urgent warnings as the nationwide strike by goods transporters enters another day, halting cargo movement across Pakistan and triggering what they describe as an approaching “full-scale economic emergency”.
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KCCI urges SBP to cut policy rate by 1% as inflation softens
Karachi, December 10, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to lower the benchmark policy rate by 1 percentage point, citing a noticeable decline in inflation and improved macroeconomic conditions.
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REAP flags deepening rice export crisis during visit to KCCI
Karachi, December 2, 2025 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has raised serious concerns over shrinking rice exports and mounting industry challenges during a meeting with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
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KCCI hails FBR for amending transshipment rules to boost trade efficiency
Karachi, November 29, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Saturday welcomed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for implementing a key operational improvement in transshipment procedures at Azakhel Dry Port.
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FBR hands KCCI tax assessment to LTO Karachi in major move
Karachi, November 19, 2025 – In a bold move signaling tighter scrutiny on Pakistan’s business elite, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred the high-profile tax assessment case of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi.
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Digital surveillance significantly lowers Karachi road fatalities: DIG Traffic
KARACHI – Digital surveillance and stricter enforcement have played a key role in reducing road fatalities across Karachi, according to DIG Traffic Police Karachi Peer Muhammad Shah.
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KCCI and FPCCI Unite to Revive Pakistan’s Economy
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.
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KCCI exposes shipping lines’ dollar overcharging; Maritime Minister pledges action
Karachi, November 4, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly criticized the shipping lines’ overcharging practices, accusing them of exploiting importers and traders by charging excessive dollar exchange rates — reportedly as high as Rs296.20 per US dollar, surpassing even hawala/hundi market rates.
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Industry urges PM Shehbaz to freeze controversial gas levy
Karachi, October 16, 2025 — The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), along with representatives from all seven industrial town associations and textile exporters’ bodies, has strongly urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately freeze the controversial gas levy that has triggered widespread outrage among industries.
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Bilwani resigns as KCCI president; Hanif takes charge
Karachi, October 14, 2025 – The Executive Committee of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has officially accepted the resignation of Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, who stepped down from his role as President along with Senior Vice President Zia ul Arfeen and Vice President Faisal Khalil Ahmed.
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