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PAEA, REAP delegation visits ICCI to apprise sector challenges ICCI would play an active advocacy role by raising the issue at all relevant forums. President ICCI

On: January 15, 2026

Tagged: Alternative Energy Association, Islamabad Chamber, renewable energy, Unconsulted policy

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) An eight-member delegation of the Pakistan Alternative Energy Association (PAEA) and the Renewable Energy Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by PAEA Chairman Asif Javed, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and held a detailed meeting with President ICCI Sardar Tahir Mehmood toRead More →

OICCI engages DG TPO Dr. Najeeb Memon on investor-centric tax policy priorities During the session, OICCI members shared overarching business and investment-related tax concerns.

On: January 9, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: OICCI engages, Shared overarching, Tax policy priorities, Tax refund settlements

OICCI engages DG TPO Dr. Najeeb Memon on investor-centric tax policy priorities KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective body of top 200 foreign investors, hosted Dr. Najeeb Memon, Director General, Tax Policy Office (TPO), Finance Division, on Thursday for anRead More →

ICCI–DRAP Session Highlights Importance of 2-D Barcoding for Safe Medicines The pharmaceutical sector is one of the most sensitive and strategic industries of Pakistan. President ICCI

On: January 8, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: 2-D Barcoding, Capacity Building, DRAP Session, Islamabad Chamber, Pharmaceutical Units

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted a highly important Capacity Building and Technical Awareness Session organized by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on 2-D Barcode & Serialization and the Harmonized Proforma for Inspection of Pharmaceutical Units at the ICCI premises.Read More →

MG Motor Pakistan has announced the launch of its new consumer initiative MG Pakistan is offering value benefits of up to PKR 600,000 on its MG HS Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).

On: January 5, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Benefits up to PKR 600000, Consumer initiative, MG Motor Pakistan, New Energy Vehicles

MG offers Start Smart For Consumers! LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) MG Motor Pakistan has announced the launch of its new consumer initiative, “Start Smart This Year,” aimed at making advanced hybrid vehicle technology more accessible to Pakistani customers at a time when affordability and fuel efficiency are top prioritiesRead More →

Excise & Taxation Department to Set Up Facilitation Desk at ICCI Desk will provide services related to token tax payments, renewal of tobacco licenses, professional tax matters.

On: January 2, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Excise & Taxation Dept., Facilitation Desk, Islamabad Chamber, Vehicles Registration

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) In a major step towards facilitating the business community and promoting ease of doing business, the Excise and Taxation Department Islamabad has announced the establishment of a dedicated Facilitation Desk at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to provide on-the-spot services to ICCIRead More →

ICCI President expresses hope for economic turnaround in New Year The strengthening industry, exports and investment remains vital for achieving long-term economic resilience.

On: January 2, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: economic revival, Economic turnaround, Islamabad Chamber, sustainable growth

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has expressed strong optimism that the New Year will usher in economic revival, stability and sustainable growth for Pakistan, in line with the vision and reform agenda of Prime Minister. Talking to various visitingRead More →

ICCI and PBPC UAE jointly celebrated the National Day of the UAE. The ceremony witnessed high-level participation from prominent business leaders and community representatives.

On: January 1, 2026

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Engr. Muhammad Javed, Islamabad Chamber, National Day of UAE., PBPC UAE

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) In a vibrant display of diplomacy and brotherhood, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the Pakistan Business Professional Council (PBPC) UAE jointly celebrated the 57th National Day of the United Arab Emirates. The event, held at the ICCI premises, marked a significantRead More →

Tax Exemption Regime in Gilgit-Baltistan Carefully Designed, Says FBR The mechanism is a targeted facilitation introduced solely to serve the people and economy of Gilgit-Baltistan,

On: December 31, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Adequate safeguards, Gilgit- Baltistan, Stakeholders, Tax Exemption Regime, Traders

Tax Exemption Regime in Gilgit-Baltistan Carefully Designed, Says FBRThe system includes adequate safeguards to protect national revenues and the interests of traders across the country Islamabad (Web News) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured traders and the business community across Pakistan that the tax exemption regime in Gilgit-BaltistanRead More →

The business community’s planned protest against the POS. ICCI President while expressing full solidarity with the community on the issue of POS.

On: December 29, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Federal Board of Revenue, ICCI solidarty with community, Islamabad Chamber, Protest against POS

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has fully endorsed the business community’s planned protest on Tuesday (tomorrow) against the forced installation of the Point of Sale ( POS) system by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This has been announced by Sardar Tahir Mehmood, PresidentRead More →

ICCI, Connected Pakistan Host ‘Growth Summit-25 Pakistan’s future economic strength lies in technology-driven enterprises. President ICCI

On: December 29, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Economic strength, Growth Summit-25, Islamabad Chamber, Pakistan's future

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), in collaboration with Connected Pakistan, successfully hosted Growth Summit-25, bringing together leading entrepreneurs, technology experts, digital innovators, and aspiring startups to discuss pathways for sustainable economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship. President ICCI Sardar Tahir Mehmood, whoRead More →

CBD Punjab unveils Pakistan’s first five-star hotel opportunity International investors engaged for $1.8 Billion Al- Watani initiative.

On: December 7, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: 5-Star Hotel, Al- Watani initiative., CBD Punjab, Pakistan's 5-Star hotel

CBD PUNJAB UNVEILS PAKISTAN’S FIRST FIVE-STAR HOTEL OPPORTUNITY. INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS ENGAGED FOR $1.8 BILLION AL-WATANI INITIATIVE LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) The Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA) also known as CBD Punjab has launched the international bidding process for a world-class five-star hotel and integrated mixed-use complex inRead More →

35-member Yale MBA delegation and USPBA representatives visit Pakistan Such exchanges play an essential role in strengthening bilateral economic and academic linkages, Rizwan Saeed Shaikh

On: December 7, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Pakistan’s Ambassador, Students Yale University, US–Pakistan Business Alliance

WASHINGTON ( WEB NEWS ) The Chairman of the US–Pakistan Business Alliance (USPBA), Choudary Najeeb, along with founding members of the Alliance and MBA students from Yale University, called on Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Shaikh, at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C. During the meeting,Read More →