OICCI survey shows business confidence weakens as regional tensions disrupt trade routes, delay investment decisions and increase economic uncertainty
Business confidence in Pakistan weakened significantly during the second quarter of 2026 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted trade routes, increased logistics costs and prompted foreign companies to delay investment decisions, according to a survey by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI).
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Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed increasing the taxable salary income threshold to Rs1.2 million annually in the federal budget 2026-27, compared to the existing limit of Rs600,000.
(more…)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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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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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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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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