KARACHI: The Businessmen Alliance (BMA) has demanded fresh elections for the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) within 60 days, following a decision by the Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO) that nullified the incumbent body’s 2024-26 election results.
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KCCI Elections Annulled by DGTO, Fresh Polls Ordered
Karachi, March 4, 2025 – The Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO) has declared the elections of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for the term 2024-26 as null and void due to serious legal objections raised by a complainant.
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KCCI to Discuss Issues Related to SRO 55 with FBR
Karachi, February 27, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged its members to actively participate in discussions regarding SRO 55 by submitting their recommendations.
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Korea-Pakistan EPA Negotiations Expected Soon: Korean Envoy
KARACHI: The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Park Ki Jun, has indicated that negotiations for the Korea-Pakistan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) are expected to commence in the first half of this year. This development is set to lay a strong institutional foundation for enhancing economic exchanges between the two nations and fostering deeper trade relations.
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Thailand Seeks Early Finalization of FTA with Pakistan
Karachi, February 18, 2025 – Thailand has reiterated its desire for the swift finalization of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Pakistan to enhance bilateral trade relations.
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KCCI Accuses NEPRA, KE of Neglecting Karachi Consumers
Karachi, February 15, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly criticized the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and K-Electric (KE) for their alleged failure to pass on the benefits of tariff reductions to Karachi’s consumers.
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NAB Discloses Huge Capital Outflow Seeking Citizenship Abroad
Karachi, February 12, 2025 – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday revealed alarming statistics regarding capital outflows, highlighting that a significant number of Pakistanis had moved abroad last year, transferring substantial sums to secure foreign citizenship.
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KCCI Advocates Consumer Rights in Security Deposit Dispute
KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has strongly urged the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to put on hold the proposed hike in security deposit rates by Distribution Companies (DISCOs) until full transparency is ensured and an inclusive consultation process is undertaken with all stakeholders.
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New Conditions Make Sales Tax Return Filing Impossible: KCCI
Karachi, January 30, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has raised serious concerns over the newly introduced conditions by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), stating that these measures have made sales tax return filing nearly impossible for traders and small businesses.
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KCCI Criticizes SBP’s Conservative 100bps Rate Reduction
Karachi, January 27, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday voiced its strong discontent over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to implement a modest 100 basis points (bps) reduction in the benchmark policy rate, bringing it down from 13% to 12%.
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