Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has appreciated Senator Musadik Malik, Federal Petroleum Minister and the Director General of Explosives at Ministry of Petroleum for responding to the concerns of trade and industry vis-à-vis the definition, handling, storage and licensing requirements of liquid hydrocarbon, mixed hydrocarbons and any other material or mixture containing hydrocarbons.

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the business, industry and trade community of Pakistan is disappointed with the monetary policy as it continues to be based on a heavy premium vis-à-vis core inflation. Currently, inflation as per government’s own statistics, stood at 6.9 percent in September 2024; but, the policy rate

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the apex body has briefed the group of personnel from Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP) at its Head Office in Karachi – with the aim to orient them on macroeconomic issues & challenges; export promotion requirements of the business community; trade diplomacy and branding of

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that, in a landmark development, FPCCI and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), have formed an alliance for land – sea corridor; which comprises of chambers of commerce & industries of 17 regional, sub-regional and economically-significant countries. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh participated in

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has agreed, in an exclusive, candid and detailed meeting, with FPCCI’s demand of an end to harassment of genuine and regular taxpayers – and, only the tax evaders or defaulters should be served

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has thanked Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman FBR, for listening to FPCCI’s taxation proposals and deferring affidavit requirement while filing for sales tax returns. Additionally, tax filers must be treated with respect, self-esteem and facilitation. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh explained that the unnecessary condition was creating resentment and

Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that, in a milestone development, FPCCI and FBR have agreed to consult, collaborate and synergize on a comprehensive taxation reforms agenda. This is the only way forward for the economy of Pakistan as revenue generation provides the very basis of any country’s fiscal policies and development