Commerce and Industry Archives

CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin Reviews Progress of CBD NSIT City Development The review meeting featured detailed briefings on the ongoing progress of CBD NSIT City.

On: July 1, 2025

Tagged: CBD Punjab, CEO Imran Amin, Information Technology sector, NSIT City Development

CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin Reviews Progress of CBD NSIT City Development LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, visited the site of CBD NSIT City, Pakistan’s first and largestRead More →

ICCI-Uzbek business delegation hold B2B talks to boost bilateral trade An 18-member delegation of Uzbek businessmen led by Commercial Attaché, visited the ICCI.

On: June 28, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Islamabad Chamber, Pakistan and Uzbekistan, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Uzbek businessmen

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) In a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, an 18-member high-level delegation of Uzbek businessmen led by Mr. Bakhrom Yusupov, Commercial Attaché, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday. The visit was organized in collaboration with theRead More →

Govt committed to promote MSMEs in the country: PM Shehbaz Every year, June 27 is observed as the International Day of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

On: June 27, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: International Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Promote MSMEs

Govt committed to promote MSMEs in the country: PM Shehbaz ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is committed to promote MSMEs in the country. In his message on the International Day of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) — June 27, 2025, PMRead More →

Tax Exemption in Merged Districts of Former FATA/PATA: An Urgent Appeal It's impossible to establish industries with the proposed tax in terrorism-affected areas. Atif Ikram

On: June 27, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Former FATA/PATA, Merged Districts, Pakistan Chambers, Tax exemption

Tax Exemption in Merged Districts of Former FATA/PATA: An Urgent Appeal I will present the issue of tax exemption in the merged districts of former FATA/PATA to the Prime Minister, says Mubarak Zeb. It’s impossible to establish industries with the proposed tax in terrorism-affected areas; zero-tax policy must continue, statesRead More →

Pakistan needs more job creators than job seekers. joint statement ICCI’s active role, he noted that the Chamber has already signed MoUs with several leading universities

On: June 27, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Era of start-ups, Islamabad Chamber, More job creators, MoUs with Universities

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has underscored the critical importance of robust collaboration between industry and academia for the promotion of entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development in Pakistan. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President ICCI, along withRead More →

FPCCI Expresses Dismay Over Anomaly Committee’s Neglect, Demands Budgetary Changes The FPCCI is also demanding the repeal of the controversial 37 Double A provision, which was reinstated based on an old notification.

On: June 26, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Committee's Neglect, Demands Budgetary Changes, One % advance tax, Pakistan Chamber

FPCCI Expresses Dismay Over Anomaly Committee’s Neglect, Demands Budgetary Changes ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced serious concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) members’ disregard for the Anomaly Committee’s recommendations and proposals. The FPCCI stated that theRead More →

Pakistan risks further losing its share in global export markets. Stable Economic Policy Crucial to Sustained Industrial Growth and Export Boost: Nasir Mansoor Qureshi

On: June 24, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Global export markets, Islamabad Chamber, Stable Economic Policy, Sustained Industrial Growth

Stable Economic Policy Crucial to Sustained Industrial Growth and Export Boost: Nasir Mansoor Qureshi ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has underscored the urgent need for a stable, inclusive and forward-looking economic policy framework to drive sustained industrialRead More →

Alignment is vital for enhancing the global employability of Pakistan’s youth. President ICCI ICCI Stresses Globally Accredited Training to Boost Skilled Workforce and Foreign Remittances

On: June 22, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Boost Skilled, Foreign remittances, Globally Accredited, Islamabad Chamber

ICCI Stresses Globally Accredited Training to Boost Skilled Workforce and Foreign Remittances ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has emphasised the urgent need for globally accredited vocational and technical training programs to enhance Pakistan’s skilled workforce to increaseRead More →

Pakistan’s economic stability hinges on empowering the private sector. President “Youth empowerment and SME facilitation are pivotal to unlocking Pakistan’s full economic potential,”

On: June 21, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: economic stability, Islamabad Chamber, Private Sector, SME facilitation

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, has emphasized the critical role of the private sector in driving Pakistan’s economic revival, job creation, industrial expansion, and innovation. Speaking to trade and industry leaders at the Chamber House on Friday,Read More →

FPCCI rejects excessive authorities given to tax officials. Atif Ikram Sheikh Fact-finding committee should be formed to find out the root cause of FBR’s inability to achieve FY25’s tax collection target. Aman Paracha

On: June 20, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Excessive authorities, Fact-finding committee, Federal Budget 2025 - 26, Pakistan Chamber

FPCCI rejects excessive authorities given to tax officials in the Federal Budget 2025–26: Atif Ikram Sheikh KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has informed that FPCCI rejects the excessive, overly-subjective and harassment-prone authorities given to the tax officials in the Federal Budget 2025–26. We also rejectRead More →

ICCI Organizes Awareness Session on Digital Invoicing & FBR Integration FMCGs are now required to integrate their hardware and software with the FBR’s computerized system.

On: June 19, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Digital Invoicing, FBR Integration, Islamabad Chamber, Regional Tax Office

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), in collaboration with the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad, organized an awareness and training session titled “Understanding Digital Invoicing & FBR Integration” at the ICCI premises. The event was attended by a large number of ICCI executives, members,Read More →

Fatima Fertilizer Marks Sixth Consecutive Victory at Pakistan Digital Awards 2025 Fatima Fertilizer's Sarsabz UNDP Campaign, which earned the Green Digital Advertising Award

On: June 19, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Fatima Fertilizer, Pakistan Digital Awards, Sarsabz UNDP Campaign, Sustainable Change

LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) Fatima Fertilizer has once again solidified its position as a leader in innovation, sustainability, and impactful storytelling by winning two prestigious awards at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2025, marking its sixth consecutive year of recognition at this national platform. The company has been honored withRead More →