Mian Mansha stresses need for improved regional ties

LAHORE: Nishat Group Chairman Mian Muhammad Mansha has stressed the need to improve relations with the regional countries, a statement said. One of the reasons for Europe’s progress is the softening of borders and promotion of regional trade, he added. Speaking at a ceremony at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday, … Read more

Business community calls for deferring implementation of POS system

LAHORE: The business community has called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to defer the implementation of point of sale (POS) system till addressing all of their reservations, a statement said on Tuesday. A delegation of Brandreth Road Traders Association told the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) office bearers that the business … Read more

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 stresses timely measures to avoid tragedies like Murree

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LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stressed the need for timely issuance of travel advisory, weather alerts and improvement of infrastructure to avoid tragedies like Murree, a statement said. “It is a good omen that Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar have issued directions for inquiry. … Read more

Alibaba invites businessmen to trade through its platform

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LAHORE: Alibaba country manager for Pakistan Songsong has urged the business community to trade with the world through tested e-commerce platforms, a statement said on Thursday. Songsong said that it was a good opportunity for local traders to become part of a dynamic networking group and interact with companies already trading on Alibaba.com. “[The] future … Read more

LCCI calls for implementation of AIEDP 2021/26

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LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the government to ensure implementation of the Automotive Industry Development and Export Plan (AIEDP) 2021/26 to achieve the desired economic results, a statement said. LCCI president Mian Nauman Kabir said that the government has given a good policy which would bring a revolution in … Read more

Businessmen for bilateral trade with Maldives

LAHORE: High Commissioner of Maldives to Pakistan Farzana Zahir has stressed the need to work together for enhancing tourism and bilateral trade, a statement said on Monday. Speaking at an interactive session on “Tourism opportunities in Maldives” at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), she said that Maldives was a preferred destination for … Read more

Exchange of delegations can boost Pakistan-Bangladesh trade: Diplomat

LAHORE: The exchange of trade delegations and single country exhibitions could help increase the volume of Pakistan-Bangladesh trade, a diplomat said on Saturday. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Pakistan Muhammad Ruhul Alam Siddique said that the government is easing visa issuance procedure for the businessmen … Read more

Need stressed to devise policies for economic growth

LCCI for business community representation in policy-making

LAHORE: Speakers at the launching ceremony of a report have stressed the need for devising short-term and long-term strategies for achieving potential growth of the economy. Speaking at the launching of “The state of the economy: changing world-Pakistan reset” at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), they highlighted critical challenges that needed to … Read more

Belgium can serve as transit destination for Pakistan’s exports: envoy

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LAHORE: Belgium could be a good transit destination for Pakistani exports to Europe, a diplomat said on Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ambassador of Belgium to Pakistan Philippe Bronchain said that his country wants exporters to establish warehouses/display centres in Belgium for ensuring early transportation of … Read more

LCCI welcomes withdrawal of increase in property tax

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LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday welcomed the government’s decision to withdraw the recent increase in the property tax, a statement said. LCCI president Mian Nauman Kabir, senior vice president Mian Rehman Aziz Chan and vice president Haris Ateeq said that it was encouraging that the government is listening to … Read more

LCCI seeks govt steps to control inflation, stabilise rupee

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LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stressed the need for measures to control inflation and stabilise the exchange rate for providing some relief to the business community. LCCI president Mian Nauman Kabir, who was heading a delegation, gave various suggestions to President Dr Arif Alvi for resolving the issues being faced … Read more

Care of less-privileged everyone’s responsibility: minister

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LAHORE: Taking care of less-privileged people of the society was everyone’s responsibility, an official said. Speaking at a function organised by the Saya Welfare Foundation at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Noor ul Haq Qadri said: “It is our collective responsibility to serve the … Read more

Pakistani diplomat seeks enhanced trade ties with Singapore

LAHORE: Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Singapore Rukhsana Afzal has stressed the need for improving direct interaction of businessmen with their counterparts in Singapore for enhancing bilateral trade volume, a statement said on Tuesday. Talking to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) president Mian Nauman Kabir on zoom, she said there were huge opportunities … Read more

LCCI calls for convening all chambers meeting on STPF 2020/25

LCCI for business community representation in policy-making

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for convening all Pakistan chambers moot on Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2020/25 to make it result-oriented, a statement said. LCCI president Mian Nauman Kabir said that the consultation on STPF should be a cornerstone of the government’s strategy to overcome the economic challenges. … Read more