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FPCCI proposes adjudication, accountability powers to FTO

FPCCI proposes adjudication, accountability powers to FTO

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has proposed that the tax adjudication cases should be handled under the supervision of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) office for a fair, neutral, transparent and competent resolution. Speaking on the occasion of Dr Asif Mahmood Jah, FTO Pakistan’s visit to the FPCCI Head … Read more

FPCCI calls FBR provisions disappointing

FPCCI calls FBR provisions disappointing

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has shown dismay, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) continues with the provisions of the ITO Third Amendment 2021, a statement said. FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hayat Maggo blasted the FBR over its provisions which seek to compel companies to make payments for … Read more

BOL NEWS BUSINESS DIGEST: November 18, 2021

BOL NEWS BUSINESS

PSX remains bearish, Index losses 248.49 points KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market again observed a profit-taking session on the back of concerns regarding the ongoing joint parliament session and anticipated hike in the interest rates, dealers said on Wednesday. – JAVED MIRZA Read more Essential commodities prices on the decline: NPMC ISLAMABAD: A meeting of … Read more

FPCCI calls for solid measures to advance CPEC projects

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KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) officials have expressed concern over the negligible progress and slow pace of development on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a statement said. The FPCCI stressed the need for expediting the completion of projects associated with the multi-billion-dollar CPEC. The FPCCI’s presidential candidate for 2021/22 … Read more

FPCCI offers help to govt in controlling inflation, rupee depreciation

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KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed dismay over the incessantly unstable exchange rate and offered help to control inflation, a statement said on Friday. FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo said that unstable exchange rate is making the importers of raw materials and commodities suffer huge losses and fueling … Read more

Food prices can be curtailed by facilitating imports: FPCCI

Food prices can be curtailed by facilitating imports: FPCCI

KARACHI: The food prices can be curtailed if imports of the same are facilitated, an official said. Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo emphasised that tea prices can be quickly curtailed if imports are facilitated directly from Tanzania, which is a major producer of tea in the … Read more

FPCCI demands formation of Customs valuation advisory committee

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KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has demanded the Customs authorities to constitute a valuation advisory committee to resolve consignment clearance issues, a statement said. The FPCCI organised a national-level meeting on burning Customs valuation issues; which saw participation from all provinces, major industrial estates and all major industrial sectors … Read more

FPCCI demands exports to Afghanistan under firm contract

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has demanded the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to allow Customs Department enable exporters to conduct their trade transactions under firm contract to Afghanistan, a statement said. FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo said that currently the exporters are only allowed to trade on … Read more

FPCCI praises FTO’s efforts to end harassment by FBR officials

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KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has commended the efforts of the Federal Tax Ombudsman of Pakistan office in attempting to eradicate corruption and harassment by the tax collection machinery, a statement said. The FTO has rightfully identified the practices in the Federal Board … Read more

FPCCI calls for forging geo-economic alliance

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KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo has urged the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) members to forge a formidable geo-economic alliance between Asia-Pacific and South Asia to capitalise on the emerging and untapped multilateral trade potential, a statement said. The FPCCI chief … Read more

FPCCI condemns SBP governor’s statement on rupee depreciation

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KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has condemned the statement issued by State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Reza Baqir about depreciation in the rupee value and how it is benefiting the overseas Pakistanis and termed it an insensitive, irresponsible and fictitious statement. FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hyatt Magoo said … Read more

FPCCI mourns Dr Qadeer’s demise

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan

KARACHI: The entire business, industry and trade community of Pakistan is mourning the demise of the legendary and celebrated scientist and father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, an official said. Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo said that Dr A Q Khan lived an … Read more

Customs official praised for efforts to alleviate traders’ concerns

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KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo has welcomed the visit of Abdul Qadir Memon, chief collector Customs Enforcement and Compliance to the FPCCI head office and commended his efforts aimed at alleviating concerns of trade and industry. Hanif Lakhany, vice president of the FPCCI, said that … Read more

FPCCI President has demanded extension of withdrawal of surcharge

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FPCCI President Mian Nasir Hayat Magun has demanded that the FBR should extend the deadline for tax submission by two months so that the business community facilitate the submission of taxes and support the government’s campaign to expand the tax base and collect more taxes. He said that based on the feedback from businesses across … Read more

APCNGA briefs minister about bottlenecks in LNG, natural gas supply

CPEC ushers in new era of economic prosperity Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has constituted a committee, comprising Federal board of Revenue (FBR) and the Oil and Gas regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairmen, representatives of the Petroleum Division and All Pakistan CNG Association chairman to resolve the problems being faced by the CNG sector in the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and supply … Read more

FPCCI welcomes trade through road with Turkey

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has welcomed the operationalisation of road-based transport and trade between Pakistan and Turkey, a statement said on Wednesday. In a historic event, the first land transport cargo will be transported to Turkey through the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad (ITI) corridor from Pakistan. FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hyatt … Read more

SHC reserves order in minimum wages case

SHC Bars Cantonment Boards Across Sindh From Charging Parking Fees

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Wednesday reserved its order in several identical petitions challenging hike in minimum wages of unskilled workers in Sindh. Employers Federation of Pakistan, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and others have challenged Sindh government’s notification increasing minimum wages of unskilled workers from Rs 17,500 to Rs … Read more

FPCCI demands regulating container terminals under Customs Act

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has demanded regulating the container terminals under the provisions of Customs Act, 1969, a statement said on Wednesday. The FPCCI said the container terminals should be regulated as per the provisions under 203, 14, 14A of the Customs Act; and, best practices as per … Read more

FPCCI seeks reduction in key policy rate

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KARACHI: A monetary policy survey, conducted recently prior to the State bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting later this month, conducted by the Policy Research Unit (PRU), Policy Advisory Board, FPCCI has recommended a reduction in the policy rate by 50 to 100 basis points. The survey results show that 84 per cent … Read more

Businessmen Panel warns of higher trade deficit

LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel chairman Mian Anjum Nisar has warned of a much higher trade deficit during the current fiscal year, compared with the targeted deficit of $28.4 billion fixed by the government, a statement said on Saturday. Nisar said that the country’s July-August trade deficit has … Read more

Dollar price should be controlled, according to the ex-president of FPCCI

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The value of the dollar should be controlled and unnecessary imports should be banned, said the President of UBG.

Zubair Tufail, former president of FPCCI and president of United Business Group, has said that the devaluation of the rupee against the dollar has led to imports and the gap between exports is widening and immediate action should be taken, the situation could become alarmingly dangerous.

Zubair Tufail said in a statement that the rupee’s rise to Rs 167 against the dollar would lead to a storm of inflation in the country and food prices would skyrocket, making the livelihood of the poor and middle class more difficult while the trade deficit. It is feared to grow to alarming proportions.

Zubair Tufail appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan to take immediate action realizing the gravity of the situation as the appreciation of the dollar has led to fears that the rupee will depreciate further which will affect not only national security but also the economy.

If Prime Minister Imran Khan does not solve this problem, Pakistan’s sovereignty will be endangered, the country’s debt will increase sharply, and therefore it is necessary to control the value of the dollar and unnecessary imports.

The government should take steps to curb unnecessary imports on an emergency basis. In this age of inflation, it has become inevitable to stop the value of the dollar in one place. The people of Pakistan cannot afford further inflation.

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Construction firms urged to explore opportunities in Afghanistan

Pakistan-Afghan border reopens days after deadly clash

KARACHI: Pakistan’s construction companies could be part of the reconstruction process in Afghanistan, realising that the trade ambitions of the landlocked Central Asian Republics using the Afghan corridor, and rake in dividends, as Kabul unlocks its mineral wealth probably with the Chinese help, an official said on Saturday. Businessmen Panel (BMP) chairman Anjum Nisar said … Read more

FPCCI dissatisfied with SMEs financing scheme

6th of September

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed dissatisfaction over the exorbitant interest rate of up to 9 per cent allowed to commercial banks under the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) SME Asaan Finance Scheme, a statement said on Saturday. FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo said that the central … Read more

FPCCI concerned over fixation of steel prices for sales tax

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed concerns over the price fixation of steel products for the imposition of sales tax. The apex trade body in a communication sent to Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday, highlighted serious issues of the small and medium steel re-rolling sector. The FPCCI … Read more

FPCCI slams NAB for arresting businessman

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has criticised the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for harassing and arresting a businessman in the premises of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, a statement said on Tuesday. FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo  said that the government officials have repeatedly assured the apex trade … Read more

Businessmen Panel calls for lessening tax burden on power sector

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel has called for lessening the burden of heavy taxes on the power sector, as it has pushed the electricity tariff on the higher side for the already burdened trade and industry, a statement said on Saturday. Appreciating the continuation of electricity and … Read more

FPCCI’s proposals under consideration: official

KARACHI: The proposals of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to boost the economy are under consideration, a government official said on Friday. During a meeting with FPCCI’s Regional chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Saleem Bhullar and PTI’s senior leader Raja Muhammad Saleem, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said … Read more