KARACHI, April 27– The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday sharply criticized the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for raising the benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5%, warning that the move could hurt business activity and economic growth.
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KCCI condemns shooting of Karachi industrialist, cites security fears
KARACHI, April 21, 2026 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry on (KCCI) Tuesday condemned a gun attack on a prominent industrialist in Karachi, warning that rising extortion and deteriorating law and order could undermine business confidence in Pakistan’s commercial hub.
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FBR power to arrest traders reduced, Kayani confirms reform drive
KARACHI, April 18, 2026 – Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani said on Saturday that the arrest powers of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials have been significantly curtailed as part of wider tax and regulatory reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s business climate.
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Karachi, Faisalabad chambers to jointly highlight business concerns
KARACHI, April 11 (PkRevenue.com) – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry agreed on Saturday to strengthen coordination to present a unified stance on Pakistan’s economic and business challenges, according to a joint statement.
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Motiwala proposes restoration of zero-rated sales tax for exports
Karachi, April 6, 2026 – Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately restore the zero-rated sales tax for Pakistan’s export sector, warning that ongoing global and regional tensions could severely impact the country’s economy.
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FBR chairman takes action on Karachi tax complaints
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has issued key directives to address long-standing tax and operational challenges faced by Karachi’s business community during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on March 26, 2026.
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KCCI warns export decline as gas supply to industries suspended
Karachi, March 6, 2026 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has raised serious concerns over the government’s decision to suspend gas supply to industries for two days a week, warning that the move could accelerate the decline in Pakistan’s exports and further strain the country’s fragile economy.
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KCCI endorses “one-city, one-chamber” principle amid TORs debate
Karachi, February 26, 2026 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has reaffirmed its support for the principle of “one-city, one-chamber,” clarifying that the proposed Trade Organizations Rules 2013 Amendment Bill is purely clarificatory and designed to ensure unified citywide representation for Karachi.
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CM Sindh praises KCCI for successful My Karachi Exhibition, highlights city’s resilience
Karachi, February 8, 2026: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday praised the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for successfully organizing the 21st My Karachi – Oasis of Harmony Exhibition, describing it as a remarkable showcase of resilience and optimism by the people of Karachi and Sindh.
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Karachi’s time is now: Governor Tessori draws firm line on security and development
KARACHI, February 7, 2026 – Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori on Saturday underscored Pakistan’s unwavering stance on national security, highlighted Karachi’s central role in the national economy, and called for urgent action to resolve the city’s longstanding civic and economic challenges.
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