KARACHI, June 13, 2026: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has welcomed several growth-oriented measures in the Federal Budget 2026-27, calling them a positive step toward economic stability and sustainable growth. However, it urged the government to maintain policy continuity and accelerate structural reforms. Commenting on the budget, PBC Chairperson Dr. …
Read More »PYMA Rejects Budget 2026-27, Says Govt Ignored Textile Trade Demands
KARACHI June 13,2026: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) Chairman Saqib Goodluck has termed the Federal Budget 2026-27 an “elitist budget,” accusing the government of completely ignoring small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and failing to fulfill longstanding commitments made to the textile trade community. In a strongly worded statement, Goodluck …
Read More »PCDMA Warns Budget 2026-27 Retains Flawed EFS, Risks Revenue Losses
KARACHI June 13,2026: Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), Salim Valimuhammad, has criticized the Federal Budget 2026-27, saying it ignores key proposals from commercial importers and fails to address long-standing trade sector concerns. In a statement, he said the government retained the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) …
Read More »Budget Falls Short on Export Revival, Says Ismail Suttar
KARACHI June 13,2026: Founder Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association Pakistan (SMAP), Ismail Suttar, has criticized the Federal Budget 2026-27, saying it fails to introduce meaningful measures to revive exports at a time when Pakistan urgently needs higher foreign exchange earnings. In a statement, Suttar said the budget lacks a …
Read More »Federal Budget Must Prioritize Growth, Not Just Revenue Collection: Hanif Lakhani
KARACHI, June 10, 2026: Former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and former Senior Vice President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Hanif Lakhani, has urged the government to incorporate recommendations submitted by trade associations, chambers of commerce, and FPCCI …
Read More »LCCI Urges Bold Budget Reforms to Revive Industry and Attract Investment
KARACHI: June 9,2026: The Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the federal government to introduce major reforms in taxation, energy, trade, and investment policies in Budget 2026-27. According to the chamber, these measures can revive industry, attract investment, and restore business confidence. LCCI said Pakistan’s economic recovery …
Read More »LCCI Pushes Sweeping Policy Reforms for Industrial Revival in Budget 2026-27
KARACHI: June 8,2026: The Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the federal government to introduce comprehensive reforms in taxation, energy, trade, and investment policies in Budget 2026-27. The chamber believes these measures can accelerate industrial growth, attract investment, and strengthen business confidence. According to LCCI, Pakistan’s economic …
Read More »Pakistan at Risk of Missing Export Boom Without Urgent Budget Relief: PTC
ISLAMABAD, June6 ,2026: Pakistan risks missing a major global supply chain opportunity unless Budget 2026-27 delivers urgent relief to exporters, Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) Chairman Fawad Anwar warns in a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Meanwhile, global buyers actively shift sourcing away from traditional markets and explore new suppliers …
Read More »PCDMA Calls for GST Cut, Tax Reforms to Keep Businesses in Formal Economy
KARACHI, June 03, 2026: The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Association (PCDMA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ease the compliance burden on businesses, cut the General Sales Tax (GST) rate, and restore protections for importers in its pre-budget proposals submitted ahead of the federal budget 2026-27.PCDMA Chairman Salim …
Read More »PAFLA Calls for Sustained Support for Freelancers and Digital Workers in Budget 2026-27
KARACHI ,June 2,2026 : The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Ministry of Finance to continue supporting Pakistan’s growing freelancing and digital workforce in the Federal Budget 2026-27. PAFLA has recommended retaining the reduced tax rate of 0.25 percent on foreign …
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