KARACHI, April 20, 2026 — The Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended that Pakistan cap withholding tax rates at a maximum of 5%, arguing that such taxes should be used primarily to broaden the tax base rather than generate direct revenue.
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Foreign investors urge tax cuts, reforms in Pakistan budget 2026-27
KARACHI, April 19 — Foreign investors in Pakistan have called for sweeping tax reforms, including lower corporate tax rates and the phased elimination of additional levies, as part of proposals submitted for the federal budget 2026-27.
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OICCI pushes for tax refunds and investor-friendly reforms with IMF
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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