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5 days ago
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Finance bill: FCCI says will protest against ‘black laws'
FAISALABAD: 'The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has decided to strongly protest against the black laws included in the Finance Bill 2025-26, however, the future course of action will be decided in consultation with business organisations.' This was stated by Acting President of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Qaiser Shams Gucha while addressing at a press conference after a joint meeting of business organisations recently. He said that Karachi, Lahore and Sialkot chambers have decided to go on strike on July 19 against 5 important provisions. We are against the provisions of A-37 and B-37 giving powers of arrest to the FBR and other serious punishments for the unity of the business community, but the final decision on the strike will be taken in consultation with local business organisations. He said that there is no discrimination between industrialists and traders as the new law will be equally applicable to the entire business community. He said that Karachi, Lahore and Sialkot Chambers have mentioned only five very serious provisions while dangerous provisions for arrest of owners are also being included in the proposed provincial labor laws and they will also demand their return among their demands during the protest. He said that the business community's reaction against the budget has reached the government and it is expected that the government will reconsider the demands of the business community, due to which there will be no need for a strike on July 19. They said that if their legitimate demands are not accepted, there will be a full-scale protest, the center of which will be the Ghanta Ghar Chowk in Faisalabad. Where there will be a joint protest by all organisations. They further said that we are with all the chambers of Pakistan and if the government does not accept our demands, we will go on a full-scale strike. However, he urged the government to immediately acknowledge the legitimate demands of the traders and industrialists so that the economy can continue to improve. He thanked the journalists for their cooperation and said that he would play his full role in conveying the legitimate demands of the business community to the higher authorities. Finally, Vice President Shahid Mumtaz Bajwa thanked the journalists. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
Minister visits FCCI: ‘Serious efforts are being made to resolve issues facing industries'
FAISALABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, while visiting the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that the government attaches great importance to Faisalabad and serious efforts are being made to resolve the problems faced by the industries of this city. He said that after the success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, a new industrial policy will be announced very soon to include Pakistan among the world's 20 largest economies. Rehan Naseem Bharara, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) said that after the success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, it has become imperative that we also build the economy on a stable and sustainable basis. He paid tribute to the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of the Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Babar Sidhu for the brilliant victory in the fight for justice. He also mentioned the problems faced by the industrial sector and said that the government should create maximum ease of doing business. He also called for the establishment of a passport office in the Faisalabad Chamber for the convenience of members and demanded that the Pindi Bhattian Faisalabad Motorway be made 6-lane. He said that according to the 1934 Act, only petroleum goods come under the definition of DPL, so this provision should not be applied to imported chemicals. He stressed the need to create convenience for traders and reform the taxation system and said that one IT University should be established in Faisalabad as announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
18-05-2025
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- Express Tribune
Govt set to unveil new industrial policy
Following the success of the "Banyan Al-Marsous" operation, a new industrial policy aimed at placing Pakistan among the world's top 20 economies will be announced very soon. It was stated by Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, while representing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) on Saturday. He said he brought a message that the government highly values Faisalabad and serious efforts are being made to resolve the issues faced by the industries of this city. Earlier, welcoming Haroon Akhtar Khan, Rehan Naseem Bharadah, President of the FCCI, said that after the success of the Banyan Al-Marsous operation, it has become imperative to stabilise the economy on sustainable foundations. He mentioned the problems faced by the industrial sector and said that the government should create more facilities to ensure ease of doing business. He demanded the establishment of a new modern airport in the nearest area to provide air travel facilities to foreigners working in various industrial estates run under FIEDMC. He also stressed the need for a cargo complex in Faisalabad that would enable the export of 25,000 tons of cargo annually from the city. He called the establishment of a passport office within the Faisalabad Chamber necessary for the convenience of members and demanded that the Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad motorway be expanded to six lanes. He noted that according to the 1934 Act, the definition of DPL (Declared List of Petroleum) only includes petroleum goods, so the clause should not be applied to imported chemicals.
Business Recorder
18-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
Golden jubilee celebrations of FCCI
FAISALABAD: After the success of the Bunyan-un-Marsoos, a new industrial policy will be announced very soon to include Pakistan among the world's 20 largest economies. This was stated by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industry and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan today while representing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Earlier, while welcoming Haroon Akhtar Khan, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rehan Naseem Bharara thanked him for participating in the chamber's Golden Jubilee celebration. They demanded a new modern airport in the nearest area to provide air travel facilities to foreigners working in various industrial estates. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
04-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
FCCI president demands cut in policy rates, power tariffs
FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rehan Naseem Bharara has demanded immediate reduction in policy rates and electricity tariffs as well as elimination of unnecessary taxes on the construction sector to build the national economy on solid and sustainable foundations. He said that due to the tireless efforts of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and their economic team, inflation and other economic indicators are gradually improving. He said that a new monetary policy is being announced the day after tomorrow. He said that a 4% reduction in interest rates is inevitable so that the industrial wheel can be kept moving with easy availability of capital. He said that inflation has reached the lowest rate in history at 0.28%. Thus, further reduction in electricity rates will also increase production, while valuable foreign exchange can also be earned by exporting surplus production. He said that it is being openly acknowledged in government circles that bringing interest rates to single digits and reducing electricity rates is necessary for economic development. He said that industries in Faisalabad were closing down due to high interest rates, while a reduction in interest rates would improve industrial processes and the resumption of closed industries would help increase exports and also create new employment opportunities for the youth. He requested to Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to bring electricity down to Rs 26 per unit so that the production cost of our exports is reduced and 'Made in Pakistan' products can compete with their trading rivals in global markets. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
