FPCCI Criticizes SBP Rate Decision, Calls for Single-Digit Interest Rate to Support Industry
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh has criticized SBP’s decision to keep the policy rate at 11.5%, calling for lower borrowing costs to support businesses, manufacturing and exports.
FPCCI Warns Rising Oil Prices Are Putting Pakistan’s Macroeconomic Stability Under Pressure
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh warns that global oil price shocks, high energy costs and domestic levies are threatening Pakistan’s exports, industry and SMEs.
FPCCI Chief Urges ECOTA Reforms To Boost Regional Trade
FPCCI chief Atif Ikram Sheikh has called for an overhaul of ECOTA as intra regional trade among ECO countries remains at around 8.75% amid tariff and regulatory barriers.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens 18.1% to $7.1 Billion in July-August, FPCCI Warns
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh raises concerns over Pakistan’s widening trade deficit, calling for lower interest rates and reduced energy and transportation costs.
FPCCI Expresses Solidarity With Mian Muhammad Adrees, Forms High Level Liaison Committee
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh has expressed solidarity with Mian Muhammad Adrees and announced a high level liaison committee to examine the matter and present facts before the public.
FPCCI Seeks Demurrage Relief As Transporters Strike Disrupts Pakistan Port Operations
FPCCI has urged the government and port authorities to waive demurrage and detention charges as a 10 day transporters strike disrupts port operations and causes raw material shortages.
FPCCI and Iran Chamber Sign MoU to Expand Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen trade, investment, industrial cooperation and cross-border business between Pakistan and Iran.
Business Leaders Demand Economic Reforms and Peace at Pakistan Economic Summit 2026
Business leaders and FPCCI convene at the Pakistan Economic Summit 2026 to demand law and order solutions, administrative reforms, and export growth.
FPCCI seeks 15-day extension for tax filing deadline amid portal issues and compliance delays
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has requested a 15-day extension of the tax filing deadline to address portal issues, documentation delays, and ERP integration challenges faced by taxpayers across Pakistan.