Karachi, July 1, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is gearing up for a thunderous showdown against what it calls the “oppressive and unjust” arrest powers granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) under the newly passed Finance Act, 2025.
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KCCI plans large-scale protest against FBR’s arrest powers
Karachi, June 25, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has planned large-scale protest against the controversial arrest powers granted to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials under the Finance Bill, 2025.
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KPT, KCCI join hands to strengthen trade, maritime investment
Karachi, June 19, 2025 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have reaffirmed their commitment to closely collaborate in streamlining trade operations and boosting investment in Pakistan’s maritime and business sectors.
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KCCI slams federal, provincial budgets for ignoring Karachi
Karachi, June 14, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed deep disappointment over what it calls the continued neglect of Karachi in both the federal and Sindh provincial budgets for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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FBR targets active KCCI member over offshore assets
Karachi, June 13, 2025 – In a stunning revelation that’s sending shockwaves through the business community, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has placed a prominent and active member of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) under intense scrutiny over alleged offshore assets.
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KCCI slams FY26 budget as camouflage of illusions
In a fiery response to the unveiling of the Federal Budget 2025-26, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has slammed the government’s fiscal roadmap as nothing more than a “camouflage”—a deceptive mirage shrouding the painful realities and unrealistic ambitions for the coming year.
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KCCI urges reduction in gas prices to safeguard industrial sector
Karachi, June 4, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the government to immediately reconsider and reduce gas prices in order to safeguard the country’s struggling industrial sector and support sustainable economic growth.
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KCCI endorses faceless customs, calls nationwide implementation
Karachi, June 1, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has extended its full support for the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system and has urged the federal government to accelerate its expansion across all ports and customs stations in Pakistan.
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KCCI demands subsidy release for incremental power consumption
Karachi, May 30, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called on the federal government to urgently release the long-delayed subsidy related to incremental electricity consumption, which is critical for the survival and growth of Karachi’s industrial sector.
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Railways key to easing Karachi’s cargo pressure, says DS
Karachi, May 27, 2025 – Divisional Superintendent (DS) Pakistan Railways, Mehmood ur Rehman Lakho, has stressed the urgent need to shift cargo movement from roads to railways to ease Karachi’s growing transportation burden.
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