October 25, 2026
Minister Seeks Loan Rescheduling as Rates Bite at 25pc
Abdul Aleem Khan has put proposals to the prime minister, saying businesses cannot run while borrowing at 25 per cent.
Articles for tag: Abdul Aleem Khan, Banks, industry, interest rates, lcci, manufacturing
September 9, 2026
FBR Offers Shopkeepers 1pc Turnover Tax and No Audit
Under SRO 1166(I)/2026 small retailers can pay 1 percent of turnover with a minimum of Rs25,000, file a one-page return, and be exempted from routine audit, POS integration and digital invoicing.
The Japanese delegation is trying to form a JV
LAHORE: A high-level Japanese business delegation, led by Hideo Horiguchi, visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday, where discussions were held on how to expand bilateral trade ties and harness Japan’s technological prowess. The delegates, who represented important sectors such as heavy industry, apparel, Japanese language education, cosmetics and digital media, expressed their views on the huge bilateral trade potential between Japan and Pakistan. The head of the delegation Hideo Horiguchi underlined that there are many opportunities for cooperation in these areas through the establishment of joint ventures, which could contribute significantly to the economic development
LCCI bemoans online compliance fees
LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed deep concerns over the high fees levied for e-compliance under SRO 428(I)/2024. In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, LCCI President Kashif Anwar highlighted the additional burden these charges are putting on the already distressed business community. Anwar pointed out that businesses in Pakistan face serious economic challenges such as inflation, rupee depreciation, high energy costs and high interest rates. He expressed deep concerns over the exorbitant charges reported by the sole licensee for e-invoicing systems integration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) vide order SRO 428(I)/2024
Pasha urges action on economic challenges
LAHORE: Addressing the Pakistan Medium Term Economic Prospects Conference at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), former Federal Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Pasha highlighted the country’s ability to overcome the current economic challenges. He pointed out that while Pakistan had endured difficult economic conditions in the past, it had managed to navigate through them. Pasha noted that Pakistan’s average GDP growth over the past four years was 2.5 percent, reflecting the rate of population growth. This stagnant income growth highlighted the need for economic reforms. He cited factors such as the impact of COVID-19 and natural disasters such
High-powered US delegation visits LCCI
LAHORE: New York State Assembly Vice Speaker Philip Ramos on Saturday expressed keen interest in establishing a strong economic partnership between various sectors of Pakistan and the United States. Ramos, accompanied by members of the American Pakistan Public Affairs Committee (APPAC), visited the LCCI. In his speech, Ramos stated that the objective of his visit was to establish sister state relationship and build cooperation between the two respective regions in various fields such as agriculture, education, health, trade and culture. He emphasized the need to think beyond geopolitics and focus on economic development. Ramos assured Pakistani businessmen of full support
February 3, 2022
‘There are no permanent enemies’, says Mian Mansha on Pak-India ties
LAHORE: Mian Mohammad Mansha has called for a rethink in Pakistan-India ties saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Pakistan in one month if “we got our act together”. Whilst speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Mansha, who serves as the Chairman of Pakistan’s largest conglomerate, the Nishat Group said: “There are no permanent enemies.” Mian Mansha is considered to be the most respected and astute businessman in Pakistan with a variety of investments in cement, textiles, banking, hospitality and various other industries. “We need to resolve things with India. Till 1965, 50-60% of our trade
