Nestlé Pakistan delivers strong growth in Q3 2025
Nestlé Pakistan delivered a strong growth of 19.2% for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, benefiting from a lower comparative base post implementation of sales tax on the majority…
Gaza Ceasefire: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s key role – Malik Khuda Bakhsh
Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, praised the recent Gaza ceasefire, crediting Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for their critical roles. He lauded Prime Minister…
Martyrs are the nation’s true heroes, President KATI
President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, has said that under the leadership of Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Pakistan Armed Forces…
HRH Crown Prince announces “King Salman Gate” Project in Makkah
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA Al Haram Al Makki Company, announces…
Economic diplomacy ushers in a new era of prosperity; Mian Zahid Hussain
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology,…
PCDMA demands FBR extending the tax return deadline to nov 30 amid portal woes
The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the income tax return filing deadline from October 15 to November…
HCSTSI urges an additional one-month extension in the deadline for filing income tax returns
The Acting President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Mr. Ahmed Idrees Chohan, has urged the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue and the Federal…
KATI strongly rejects the flawed implementation of the gas levy
The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Mohammad Ikram Rajput, has strongly opposed and outrightly rejected the imposition of the Gas Transition Levy on captive power…
Afghanistan cannot survive four days without trade through Pakistan – UBG
In the wake of recent aggression from Afghanistan, the United Business Group (UBG) has expressed strong support for the Pakistan Armed Forces. UBG President Zubair Tufail, in a statement, condemned…
SMEDA board reviews sme formalization drive
The 32nd meeting of the Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) held under the chairmanship of Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister…
Hyderabad SITE Chairman voices concerns over water and sewerage dispute
The Chairman of the Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry Zubair Ghangra, has expressed serious concern over the ongoing administrative conflict and unclear division of powers between the Hyderabad…
President NKATI raises alarm over misuse of tax exemptions byFATA/PATA importers
Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industries (NKATI), has expressed serious concerns on behalf of Pakistan’s importers and manufacturers of fabrics, blankets, black tea,…
Afghan aggression against Pakistan is an act of betrayal — Awam Pakistan Party
Syed Aman Shah, the Provincial Convener of Awam Pakistan Party Balochistan and the Provincial General Secretary, Professor Dr. Haleem Sadiq, have strongly condemned Afghanistan’s aggressive behavior and unprovoked firing on…
Trade deficit reaches an alarming level, KATI President
President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, has expressed deep concern over the country’s widening trade deficit, warning that it has reached an alarming…
Martyrs are the pride of the nation, PVMA Chairman Sheikh Umer Rehan
Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has paid tribute to the soldiers who recently laid down their lives in terrorist attacks, calling them “the pride…
Ceasefire agreement a step toward ending Gaza conflict: Malik Muhammad Bostan
Malik Muhammad Bostan, Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, expressing optimism that the deal will help bring an end…
Mian Zahid Hussain urges an urgent reduction in the cost of doing business
Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman of the Policy Advisory Board FPCCI,…
Pakistan launches PKR 90 million project to protect sea turtles in shrimp trawling
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the launch of a PKR 90 million initiative aimed at protecting sea turtles during shrimp trawling operations, as part…
Mian Zahid Hussain calls for urgent structural reforms to tap into Pakistan’s $20 billion export potential
Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister…
SMEs of OIC Member States resolve to boost entrepreneurship, inclusive growth
The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have pledged to intensify collective efforts to promote entrepreneurship, industrialization, and inclusive economic…
FBR’s Rs 198 billion revenue shortfall: Mian Zahid Hussain
Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former…
Security Papers donates PKR 2.8 million in Life-Saving Medical
Security Papers Limited (SPL) has reaffirmed its commitment to community well-being by donating state-of-the-art medical equipment worth over Rs 2.8 million to Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital (Civil Hospital…
The nation owes a great deal to the Army and Security Martyrs – Mian Zahid Hussain
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology,…
A call for people-centred structural reforms: Mian Zahid Hussain
Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister…
FBR Extends Income Tax Return Deadline to October 15
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced an extension for filing Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 until October 15, 2025. The decision was made under Section 214A…