FPCCI proposes major tax reforms, export incentives

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPPCI) unveiled its budget proposals for fiscal year 2026-27, calling for sweeping tax rationalization, export-led growth incentives and a fundamental shift away from what it called a “revenue-driven” economy model. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh urges the government to adopt an “economy-driven revenue approach” focused…

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Growth in new company registrations, increased foreign investment

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recorded strong growth in company registrations, foreign investment, digitalization, and compliance during February-April 2026, following reforms introduced by the new management. As part of efforts to modernize Pakistan’s corporate sector, the SECP focused on faster disposal of incorporation and licensing applications, improving guidance for companies on…

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The Afghan drawback – Newspaper

The Afghan drawback – Newspaper

AFTER consecutive months of decline in terrorist violence in March and April, a wave of deadly incidents in latest days has raised contemporary doubts over Afghanistan’s dedication to stopping the misuse of its territory towards Pakistan. Over the course of 5 days beginning Might 9, terrorists struck a police publish in Bannu, a visitors police…

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Islamabad, Baku developing ties within Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan trilateral framework: President Aliyev – Pakistan

Islamabad and Baku are developing their ties under a trilateral framework involving Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday. The Azeri president met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Baku, where CM Maryam arrived on a three-day visit on Saturday to represent Pakistan at the 13th UN World Urban Forum (WUF13)….

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