Pakistan-China defence pact is need of the hour
Business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said on Friday that the presence of Pakistan is perceived as a significant threat by India,…
UBG leaders call for strategic marketing to tap Africa’s US$500 bn import market
United Business Group (UBG) leaders Zubair Tufail, Momin Ali Malik, Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, Malik Khuda Bakhsh and Mazhar Ali Nasir have stressed the urgent need to explore Africa’s vast…
PCDMA slams FBR’s lack of clarity over Annex H1 Filing, calls for clear guidelines
A storm of confusion has erupted among Pakistan’s traders as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fumbles the rollout of a controversial new tax regulation, leaving businesses scrambling to comply.…
Politicians should prioritize the national interest
Shahid Rasheed Butt, a noted business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated on Wednesday that following India's defeat and subsequent diplomatic embarrassment, the country…
landmark Karachi emissions inventory unveiled
Marking World Environment Day, Bank Alfalah, in collaboration with the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative (PAQI) and Karachi Urban Lab (KUL), a research facility at Institute of Business Administration (IBA), unveiled…
PM praised for global diplomatic breakthroughs: Mian Zahid Hussain
The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All Karachi Industrial Alliance, the Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board,…
PCDMA chief urges PM to rein in misuse of export facilitation scheme
Salim Valimuhammad, Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), has raised serious concerns about widespread misuse of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), warning that the current loopholes…
India is seeking gaps in Pakistan’s defences
Business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Shahid Rasheed Butt, stated on Friday that the threat of war in the region is not…
Imposition of 18% sales tax in tribal areas lauded: Omar Butt
Business leader and former president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Shahid Rasheed Butt said on Monday that the government's decision to impose an 18 percent sales tax…
Industrialists of North Karachi hold a rally in support of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
The North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI) organized a rally in the industrial area to show solidarity with the Pakistan Army and celebrate Army Chief General Syed Asim…
Lalpir Power holds PkR9.6 billion in cash and short-term investments
Lalpir Power Ltd (LPL) held an analyst briefing today to discuss its financial results for 2024 and its future outlook. The company operates a 362MW RFO-fired steam turbine and recently…
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to three Islamic countries will strengthen the economy: Amaan Piracha
Amaan Paracha, Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has welcomed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to three countries—Iran, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan—calling it…
Engro secures approvals for landmark partnership to expand telecom infrastructure
Engro Holdings Limited is delighted to announce that Engro Corporation Limited has secured all approvals for its strategic partnership with Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (“Jazz”) and its parent company, VEON…
Business Confidence improves significantly, reveals OICCI’s Survey
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has unveiled the results of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey – Wave 27, conducted across Pakistan in March and April…
Gen. Asim Munir’s elevation is a proud moment in Pakistan’s history
Noted business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) strongly endorsed the government's decision to promote General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of…
India will destroy itself in a bid to subdue Pakistan: Mian Zahid Hussain
The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All Karachi Industrial Alliance, the Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board,…
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation celebrated Youm-e-Tashkkur
The management and employees of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation celebrated Youm-e-Tashkkur to pay tribute to Pakistani forces' success in the Indo-Pak war. On this occasion, prayers were offered for Pakistan's…
Business leaders pay glowing tribute to COAS and armed forces
Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, the esteemed former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), alongside Omar Butt, the dynamic President of the Pakistan Business Network, held a…
Pakistan Inflation to clock in at 3.5-4.0% in May 2025
Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2025 is expected to clock in at 3.5-4.0% YoY, taking 11MFY25 average to 4.77% compared to 24.52% in 11MFY24. The MoM inflation in…
Action-oriented diaspora, diplomatic efforts termed key to globalizing Kashmir issue
The portrayal of the Kashmir issue as a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan is gradually giving way to a more globalized understanding, driven in part by diaspora activism. At…
An unjust tax system is obstructing economic growth
The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All Karachi Industrial Alliance, the Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board,…
Will IMF allow tax reductions on cigarettes and beverages?
The tobacco industry has placed two major demands before the government ahead of the upcoming budget: the introduction of a third tax tier with a reduced rate of Rs2,525 per…
Gen. Asim Munir emerges as the nation’s hero and saviour
Business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said on Sunday that General Asim Munir has become the hero and saviour of the whole…
Policy workshop highlights the urgent need for sustainable fisheries growth in Pakistan
Speakers at a key policy workshop on fisheries development have stressed the urgent need for a unified national strategy to bolster Pakistan’s fisheries sector, enhance its contribution to the national…
Power shifts to Pakistan as India’s dominance crumbles
President of the Pakistan Business Network, Omar Butt, said on Friday that Pakistan has triumphed not only in military confrontations but has also successfully unveiled India's vulnerabilities on the psychological…