Karachi, February 26, 2026 – The Overseas Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Thursday held detailed discussions with a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on pending tax refunds and key policy challenges facing foreign investors in Pakistan.
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Foreign investors cry foul as Rs103bn in tax refunds remain stuck at FBR
Karachi: Foreign investors operating in Pakistan have strongly urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately release long-pending tax refunds amounting to Rs103 billion, warning that persistent delays are causing severe liquidity constraints and disrupting business operations.
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Martin Dow Group Wins OICCI Climate Excellence Awards 2026
Karachi, February 12, 2026 – Martin Dow Group, Pakistan’s fifth-largest pharmaceutical group, has been named the winner of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Climate Excellence Awards 2026 in the Renewable Energy and Conservation Category at the 4th Pakistan Climate Conference 2026, held in Karachi.
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Najeeb Memon assures OICCI of transparent and predictable tax policy reforms
Karachi, January 8, 2026 – Dr. Najeeb Memon, Director General of the Tax Policy Office (TPO), Finance Division, assured the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Thursday of Pakistan’s commitment to formulating effective, predictable, and growth-oriented tax policies.
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Pakistan Business Confidence Index Surges 22% – OICCI Wave 28 Survey
Karachi, December 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s business sentiment has seen a significant boost, with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Business Confidence Index (BCI) – Wave 28 reporting an 11-point increase, raising overall confidence to +22 percent.
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OICCI reports improvement in Pakistan’s security landscape
Karachi, July 24, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has released its Annual Security Survey 2025, revealing a marked improvement in Pakistan’s overall security environment, particularly in major commercial cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
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Foreign investors strongly oppose FBR’s proposed arrest powers
Karachi, June 21, 2025 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan have voiced strong opposition to the sweeping powers of arrest proposed for Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials under the Finance Bill 2025-26.
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Illicit trade with India draining Pakistan economy: OICCI
Karachi, June 8, 2025 — The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has raised serious concerns over the mounting economic damage inflicted on Pakistan due to illicit and undocumented trade with India.
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OICCI highlights tax issues in tobacco sector, seeks urgent relief
Karachi, May 25, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has raised serious concerns over the alarming rise in illicit trade within Pakistan’s tobacco sector, urging the government to provide immediate tax relief and regulatory support to protect legitimate businesses.
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Business confidence in Pakistan sees major boost: OICCI survey
Karachi, May 22, 2025 — In a major sign of an economic turning point, business confidence in Pakistan has rebounded dramatically, with optimism soaring across industries, according to the latest Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey released by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI).
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