Tue, 21-Oct-2025

E-commerce industry emerging in Pakistan

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LAHORE: E-commerce could play a vital role in boosting enterprise competitiveness and increase their share in global trade, an official said on Wednesday. “E-commerce is growing at a fast pace worldwide and [is] expected to touch new peaks during the ongoing year. It is encouraging to see that the e-commerce industry is emerging rapidly in … Read more

LCCI blasts the imposition of additional taxes on industries

LCCI for business community representation in policy-making

LAHORE: The imposition of additional taxes on various sectors and withdrawal of tax exemptions will affect trade and industry negatively, an official said on Friday. “Supplementary finance bill will affect trade and industry. [The] government has imposed taxes on various sectors and withdrawn exemptions in order to meet the conditions of the International Monetary Fund … Read more

Sindh chief minister seeks chambers’ proposals for long-term economic policies

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LAHORE: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has urged the chambers to give recommendations to the federal and provincial governments for devising long-term economic policies. Talking to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Mian Nauman Kabir at a local hotel on Friday, he offered to convene a conference of chambers to get feedback … Read more

LCCI slams raise in key policy rate

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LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to raise the key policy rate by 150 basis points to 8.75 percent, a statement said. “Availability of equity to the business community has been made dearer with a single stroke of pen,” LCCI president … Read more

Excise & Taxation Department to maximize mutual cooperation with LCCI

Secretary Excise & Taxation agrees to maximize mutual cooperation with LCCI

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has gotten various facilities from the Excise & Taxation Department for its member that can be availed through E&T facilitation center at the LCCI. During a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday, LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh and Secretary Excise & Taxation Wajihullah … Read more

Super stores ensure to not sale unregistered product: PFA

Punjab Food Authority

Director General Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Irfan Nawaz Memon had a meeting and discussed various issues with the representatives of Lahore Super Market Association in the presence of LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh and Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The DG said that while working on … Read more

China is acting as economic booster for Pakistan, LCCI President

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Back to back visits of Chinese trade delegations are not only reflect unbreakable friendship between the two countries but are also an ample proof of Chinese Investors’ growing interest in Pakistan. These views were expressed by the LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh while addressing a delegation of Chinese investors at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce … Read more

LCCI President highlights Chinese Importance as economic giant

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Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI ) President said China transformed itself into an economic giant. President Irfan Sheikh addressed in Lahore on Wednesday. LCCI President said Chinese technological advancement can help Pakistan to flourish its economy. He said Pakistan is fertile and productive, although lack in modern technologies. LCCI Vice President Mian Zahid … Read more

Senior Vice President of LCCI calls on CEO of LESCO

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A delegation of industrialists, led by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce LCCI) Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar, Monday called on the Chief Executive Officer of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Mujahid Pervaiz Chattha. On the occasion, issues being faced by the industrial sector regarding LESCO and suggestions came under discussion. LCCI Vice President Mian … Read more

seminar on “Ease of Doing Business for Women” at LCCI

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Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has said that women empowerment should be a cornerstone of the government’s economic agenda for a sustainable development. He was speaking at a seminar on “Ease of Doing Business for Women”, organized by Standing Committee on EODB for Women, at the Lahore Chamber of … Read more

5th CAC Pakistan Summit

CAC Pak summit

Agriculture sector of Pakistan can lead country to the economic stability provided conducive policies are formed, transfers of technology and joint ventures with the developed countries, particularly with China, and are ensured. It was crux of the speeches delivered by Pakistani and Chinese experts at 5th CAC Pakistan Summit-2019 at a local hotel on Wednesday. … Read more

Provincial Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal calls on President LCCI Sheikh Irfan

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Provincial Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal visited Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry today and met with President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Irfan, Vice President Mian Zahid Javed and other office-bearers. Aslam Iqbal congratulated newly elected leadership of LCCI and hoped that new youth leadership will play their effective … Read more

LCCI President demanded Punjab government to play their role

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Punjab Labour Secretary Sarah Aslam has said that the department is well aware with the reservations of industrialists and wants to move ahead as a team. She was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad, DG Labour Faisal Nisar, also spoke on … Read more

Tourism industry can upkeep national economy: LCCI President

LCCI President

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said that tourism industry of Pakistan can inject billions of dollars to the national economy besides generating millions of employment opportunities and huge revenue to the exchequer. While talking to the Chairman Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) Dr. Sohail Zafar Cheema at … Read more

Young entrepreneurs should avail ATX-Pak Advance Program, Founder

Pakistani innovative and young entrepreneurs

Pakistani innovative and young entrepreneurs should avail ATX-Pak Advance Program to make their way into US markets in collaboration with their counterparts from Austin, Texas, USA. These views were expressed by the Founder of ATX-Pak Business Development Program Ms. Alica Dean while speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal … Read more

LCCI initiated Facilitation Center for members

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While taking a giant leap towards members’ facilitation, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has established a state-of-the-art Facilitation Centre to address their complaints related to various government departments. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh inaugurated the Facilitation Center, along with Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar and Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmed. Former … Read more

US Consul General addressed to LCCI

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US Consul General in Lahore Ms. Catherine Rodriguez has pledged to support Pakistani businessmen’s endeavors for enhancing Pakistan’s exports to United States. She was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar, Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad, Senior Vice President of SAARC … Read more

The economy of Pakistan is facing stiff challenges: LCCI President

LCCI President

A delegation of National Institute of Management (NIM), Peshawar visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Monday. Additional Director Staff Lt Col ® Ijaz Ahmad was leading the delegation while LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar and Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad spoke on the occasion. LCCI … Read more

We are ready to talk with traders at LCCI platform: Commissioner Income Tax

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Commissioner Income Tax Asim Majid Khan has said that documentation is must for economic growth and cooperation of business community is of utmost importance. He was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Thursday. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar, Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad, former … Read more

LCCI urges Govt to complete CPEC at any cost

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The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry while welcoming establishment of “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, has hoped that this step would prove as a milestone for early completion and success of this mega project. In a statement, the LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar and Vice President Mian Zahid … Read more