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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

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 →

The business community is already deeply frustrated and disheartened. ICCI ICCI calls emergency meeting against CDA’s crackdowns, mulls shutter down strike and sit -in

On: December 2, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: business community, Capital Development Authority, Economic Landshape, Islamabad Chamber

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The leadership of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has announced an emergency meeting of all industrialists and traders of Islamabad on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chamber House. The session aims to chalk out a decisive futureRead More →

Government firm on resolving business community challenges. Abbasi the need for reduced interest rates, lower energy tariffs, and rationalized FBR taxes

On: November 30, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Saturday inaugurated the newly renovated Munawar Mughal Hall at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), reiterating the government’s resolve to address the concerns of the business community under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister MuhammadRead More →

I’m delighted that we’ll be continuing to collaborate. CE ACCA Global accountancy bodies renew alliance to shape and lead the accountancy profession

On: November 30, 2025

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: ACCA, accountancy bodies, Chartered Accountants ANZ

Global accountancy bodies renew alliance to shape and lead the accountancy profession LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) Two leading global accountancy bodies have renewed their strategic alliance for another five years, following almost ten successful years of working together to bring new resources to members and shape the profession’s future.Read More →