LCCI

Envoy calls Pakistan land of opportunities that can become much stronger

LCCI President Kashif Anwar voiced reservations regarding the Tajir Dost Scheme

Discusses ways with LCCI president to boost country’s exports, tax revenue

Calls on business community to fully utilise potential, improve bilateral trade

Says trade turnover increased ten folds in last two years on increased flights

Many issues addressed to allay concerns of investors

LCCI stresses readiness to meet import needs with high-quality Pakistani products

Businessmen say outages already hitting manufacturing sector hard

Trade, industry leaders acknowledge govt's responsibility to address lapses

Urges govt to create business-friendly policies so they can supplement govt goals

Businessmen blame conventional energy sources for current crisis

Shows keen interest in building economic collaboration

Cites it creates friendly environment, generates employment, attracts investment

Official for bridging gap between public, private sectors for growth of province

LCCI chief says businesses too caught up in managing day-to-day affairs

Chamber chief considers it right time to expand JVs with member countries

Also asks public department to cooperate with private sector

Calls for diversifying export markets to boost revenue, tackle unemployment

LCCI calls for deferring interest payments, power and gas bills for 6 months

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan says Pakistan has surplus commodity

FBR accepts demand of halving withholding tax rates; cuts minimum income tax rate for traders

Thai official says firms are exploring new opportunities for investment

Ambassador Naserdin says both countries should form joint ventures in tourism, textile

It will take policy decisions after consultation with businessmen

Senate chairman says govt is focusing on providing best environment for businesses

Finance minister assures businessmen of unifying labour-related taxes

Issues in Pakistan include deforestation as well as air and water pollution

Over 150,000 tons of standing and ready-to-cut wheat crop has been damaged only in Punjab

Ambassador sees bilateral trade potential of $1 billion

Expresses keen interest in business cooperation and development

Pakistan is at 136th place in the international index of ease of doing business

LCCI president laments that industry could not afford a rise, which is bound to jack-up the cost of doing business

LCCI official says such constraints will shrink the economy and increase unemployment

Embassy of Somalia Deputy Commercial Attaché also calls for easing visa process

The LCCI wants the names of the seths on serious research publications

'The LCCI is ready to support the PCSIR in this regard'

Calls for identifying more areas of cooperation, expanding list of tradable goods

Calls for establishing effective mechanism for widening tax net

'Pakistan is ranked 147 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business index'

Says Pakistan cannot remain in isolation in present economic arena

LCCI says Pakistan cannot afford to ignore strategic assets

Suggests country should utilise its natural resources instead of seeking external help

Speakers say construction of Kalabagh Dam is imperative

Agriculture and livestock, two potential areas of cooperation among others

It is concerning that the water storage capacity of the two dams has depleted significantly, LCCI says

Says it will work with business community to ensure economic growth

LCCI terms the scheme a giant leap towards promoting documented economy

Demand withdrawal; say industrial and agriculture sectors will suffer

In developed countries, mediation, arbitration and conciliation are preferred to avoid litigation, LCCI Chief said

Praises Supreme Court’s action on water and Kalabagh issues