Karachi: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), has called upon the State Bank of Pakistan to reduce the policy interest rate by 2 to 3 percent. This appeal comes ahead of the bank's Monetary Policy...
Read More »Sukkur Chamber Hosts FPCCI President Amid Economic Challenges
Karachi: In a significant display of unity and support, the Sukkur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) hosted a high-profile dinner in honor of Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI...
Read More »High Interest Rates Pose Threat to Pakistan’s Industry, Warns Business Leader
Karachi: Zubair Tufail, President of the United Business Group and a prominent figure in Pakistan's business community, has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to lower the policy interest rate to a single digit. His call comes ahead of the monetary poli...
Read More »Sheikh Umer Rehan Calls for Interest Rate Cut to Boost Economy
KARACHI: The Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association, Sheikh Umer Rehan, has called on the State Bank of Pakistan to lower the policy interest rate to 6% amid signs of economic improvement. He argued that the current 11% rate is s...
Read More »Lahore Carpet Exhibition Set to Attract Over 100 International Buyers
LAHORE: More than 100 international buyers from regions including the United States, Europe, Russia, Italy, and Türkiye are expected to attend the International Exhibition of Handmade Carpets in Lahore this October. The announcement was made by Mian A...
Read More »PAJCCI Embraces Trade Pact, Urges Solutions for Persistent Challenges
Karachi: The Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) has expressed approval of the recent Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and Afghanistan, signed on July 23, 2025. This agreement, which significantly lo...
Read More »Customs Department to Coordinate Upcoming Raids with Trade Associations
KARACHI: In an effort to build trust and enhance transparency, the Customs Department announced its plans to conduct the next four enforcement raids in cooperation with relevant trade associations. This move, revealed by Collector of Customs (Enforcem...
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