Karachi, May 2, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly recommended the removal of the 5% regulatory duty on polyester yarn in its official tax proposals for the upcoming federal budget 2025–26.
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KCCI pushes budget relief to curb auto parts smuggling
Karachi, May 1, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly criticized the existing high tariffs on the import of auto parts, asserting that these excessive duties are directly contributing to the widespread smuggling of motorcycle and automobile components across Pakistan.
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KCCI proposes action plan to curb under-invoicing in plastic imports
Karachi, May 1, 2025 — The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has submitted comprehensive recommendations to the government for the upcoming Budget 2025–26, addressing the growing issue of under-invoicing and misdeclaration on imported plastic, especially polyethylene and polypropylene products.
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KCCI calls for tax relief for yarn traders in budget 2025-26
Karachi, April 27, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the government to introduce tax relief measures for yarn traders in the upcoming federal budget 2025-26, aiming to boost compliance and support growth within the sector.
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Pakistan Customs, KCCI strengthen collaboration to boost exports
KARACHI: In a concerted effort to invigorate Pakistan’s export sector, the Chief Collector of Pakistan Customs (Export), Mohammad Sadiq, reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Customs authorities to bolster trade operations through close collaboration with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
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KCCI seeks tax credit revival to stimulate industrial investment
Karachi, April 25, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to reinstate the previously available tax credit under Section 65B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, in a bid to encourage industrial investment and economic growth.
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KCCI urges redefinition of withholding agent to ease tax burden
Karachi, April 23, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has recommended a critical reform in the country’s tax structure by suggesting changes to the existing definition of a withholding agent.
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Taxpayers Declared Inactive Despite Deadline Extension: KCCI
Karachi, April 21, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for declaring numerous taxpayers inactive, even after officially extending the deadline for filing sales tax returns for February and March 2025.
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KCCI Pushes to Scrap Minimum WHT on Imports
Karachi, April 21, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to abolish the Minimum Withholding Tax (WHT) on raw material imports by commercial importers in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26.
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Karachi Chamber Suggests Revival of FTR to Boost Export Sector
Karachi, April 20, 2025 — The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly recommended the government to revive the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for the export sector in its budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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