Sakina Chakera

[Green TV Entertainment @Greentvpakistan]

A few words from KhushBakht Naaz, before their story reaches its final page 💖

#AikMohabbatAur #mayaali #ahadrazamır #greenentertainment

[Muhammad Azfar Ahsan @MAzfarAhsan]

Pakistan will issue its first Panda Bond next week, marking entry into Chinese capital markets. The USD 250mn debut tranche, backed by ADB and AIIB, is part of a planned USD 1bn program & a key step in external financing diversification.

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@Financegovpk

[Shayan Baig @BaigShayan1234]

Please do not blame IMF for the increase in Levies on Petrol and Diesel.

What IMF needs is the increase in Revenue only and that can be done by implementing taxes on retailers and traders which sadly govt has failed to implement.

You go Saddar Karachi and just look at the financial transactions being carried out on daily basis, all go untaxed, tax them and get the revenue thing done instead of raising levies and easy money.

You go mega restaurants that bluntly operate on cash to avoid taxes, just raid them, penalise them and get the hell of generation instead of putting strain on common people in the form of levies on petroleum.

You go livestock market, document that sector and please get this revenue thing done immediately instead of raising levies.

You go after agriculture sector, sieze their land and get the revenue thing done by collecting taxes instead of putting a middle man living a stressful life only to meet both ends by increase levies on Petrol and Diesel.

You please go after smugglers,just get the hell out of them and let our document products get sold and collect taxes from them instead of putting levies on Petrol and Diesel and then blaming IMF for the mess that is sheer incompetence of our own institutions.

You go after property markets, re value them as per actual values and get the hell of capital taxes from them and get this revenue thing done instead of blaming IMF and imposing levies on innocent middle class Pakistanis.

you go after cartels, use forces, ask them about windfall profits and get the revenue thing done by taxing those profits instead of doubling down on beautiful middle class families who are suffering from stress, pain, inflation, taxes, poor infrastructure, snatching, hospitalization bills.

[Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 @GhaffarSports]

In all this chaos and madness a single Sane voice from India
@therealkapildev
Respect for Kapil Dev " When You play against Pakistan after Gov permission than Handshake is not a big matter, Pakistan is our neighbor and we must have good relation, Dialogue is the way forward" VC
@IndiaToday

@sardesairajdeep
#AsiaCupFinal #AsiaCup2025

[OICCI @oicci_pakistan]

OICCI participated in a discussion session organized by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on improving tax compliance. The session was chaired by the Minister of State for Finance, Bilal Azhar Kayani, and convened by the Chairman FBR, Rashid Mahmood Langrial. OICCI was represented by Executive Director Kashif Shafi, Research Lead Sakina Chakera, along with representatives from member companies.

[Competition Commission of Pakistan @CCP_Pakistan]

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a detailed research study titled “State of Competition in the LNG Sector in Pakistan”, examining the structural, regulatory, and behavioral barriers to competition in the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) market.

[OICCI @oicci_pakistan]

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) hosted a dedicated session for officers of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) as part of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Specialized Training Program for the 52nd Batch. The session, conducted by OICCI Executive Director Kashif Shafi and Unilever Pakistan’s Executive Director Legal & Company Secretary, Aman Ghanchi, focused on deepening participants’ understanding of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan, the need for tax reforms, and measures to strengthen the country’s business climate.

Director General IRSA, Syed Nadeem Hussain Rizvi, commended OICCI’s efforts in advancing investment conditions and supporting policy reforms. He emphasized the Chamber’s role in contributing to economic growth and facilitating a more conducive business environment.

An interactive Q&A session encouraged constructive dialogue, with discussions covering policy predictability, OICCI’s tax proposals, the Ease of Doing Business agenda, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), FBR–OICCI collaboration, and essential steps such as human capital development to support Pakistan’s long-term economic growth.

[Sanaullah Khan @Sanaullahpaktv]

Haris Rauf funny reply to ICC #sanaullahsportsjournalist #icchearing #harisrauf #sahibzadafarhan

[Maham Gillani @DheetAfridian]

Shahid Afridi said it in 2016 and it is still relevant in 2025!
@SAfridiOfficial
#AsiaCupFinal #PakVsInd #INDvsPAK

[TOK Sports @TOKSports021]

India has won but the sports has lost? Here's what Suryakumar have to say

#TOKInAsiaCup #PakvsInd

[Sanaullah Khan @Sanaullahpaktv]

Chairman sb ban BCCI #sanaullahsportsjournalist @MohsinnaqviC42 @TheRealPCBMedia @TheRealPCB

[junaiz @dhillow_]

Shaheen Shah Afridi " I dedicate this award to my beautiful wife and my son Aliyar Afridi" ❤️

[Richard Kettlebourogh Fans @RichKettle07]

🚨THE BCCI LODGES COMPLAINT🚨

- The BCCI has lodged an official complaint against Haris Rauf & Sahibzada Farhan

- The BCCI demands strict actions from the match referee Andy Pycroft against both for provocative behaviour

- What's your take🤔 #INDvPAK

[OICCI @oicci_pakistan]

The IMF delegation, led by Ms. Iva Krasteva Petrova, Head of Mission to Pakistan, accompanied by Mr. Mahir Binici, Resident Representative in Pakistan, and Mr. Muhammad Ali, Office Manager, visited OICCI on September 24, 2025, for an interactive session. They were warmly received by OICCI President Yousaf Hussain and Executive Director Kashif Shafi.

The meeting brought together a diverse group of business leaders from multiple sectors to deliberate on the challenges faced by industry. Members actively engaged with the IMF team in a candid Q&A session covering tax reforms, tariffs, and broader fiscal and macroeconomic issues.

The session was attended by the top leadership of Pakistan’s private sector.

[OICCI @oicci_pakistan]

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), in collaboration with the British Deputy High Commission Karachi, hosted the launch of the UK Intellectual Property Office’s (UKIPO) Report Update of 2020 Pakistan IP Regime Review with a Special Focus on IP Enforcement. In attendance from the British Deputy High Commission was Lance Domm, British Deputy High Commissioner, From IPO-Pakistan was Farukh Amil, Chairman, IPO-Pakistan, and Nasir Hamid, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce.

They were welcomed by Kashif Shafi, Executive Director, OICCI and Javaria Ismail, Research Officer, OICCI. The session commenced with opening remarks by Hafsa Shamsie, Managing Director Roche Pakistan followed by Lance Domm, who appreciated Pakistan’s recent progress in strengthening intellectual property frameworks and encouraged continued collaboration to align with global best practices. Sarah Roberts-Favell, Deputy Director, International Policy UKIPO, presented the updated report, highlighting progress made since 2020 in terms of legislative updates, accession to international treaties, and establishment of IP tribunals, while noting that effective enforcement remains a key priority.

Farukh Amil, delivered the keynote, stressing the importance of IP in protecting innovation, culture, and heritage. He underlined IPO’s initiatives to raise awareness across universities, expand outreach beyond major cities, and strengthen coordination among stakeholders, while calling for practical enforcement measures and stronger penalties.

A panel discussion on Innovation, Investment, and IP – Why Enforcement Matters was moderated by Batool Zehra, Market Access & Trade Policy Lead, Pakistan & the wider Middle East, and featured Muhammad Ismail, Director Enforcement IPO-Pakistan, who shared IPO’s enforcement priorities and capacity building efforts; Sanaz Javadi, IP Attaché Middle East, North Africa & Pakistan, UKIPO, who highlighted the importance of awareness and international collaboration; and Usman J. Altaf, Group Director Legal, IP & Compliance, Martin Dow, who stressed the role of strong IP protection in ensuring public well-being and supporting industry growth.

The discussion was followed by an interactive Q&A session where representatives from OICCI member companies engaged with the panelists on practical enforcement challenges and opportunities. The event concluded with closing remarks by Nasir Hamid.

[OICCI @oicci_pakistan]

Chief Executive Dawlance Umar Ahsan Khan shared his views at the launch of OICCI’s 3rd PCC Report. He highlighted the urgent need for decisive climate action, stressing the importance of awareness, measurement, and validation to enable the private sector’s role in decarbonisation.

[Network for Clean Energy Transition @NCET_Pak]

📢 NCET is pleased to share that @SDPIPakistan, under the auspice of its NCET and in collaboration with @oicci_pakistan, is hosting a high-level dialogue to discuss reforms in #powerwheeling and the potential of #greengrids in Pakistan.🛠️⚡
🔗Zoom Link: https://t.co/fdXievUVo5.

[OICCI @oicci_pakistan]

OICCI Statement on Pak-US Trade Agreement

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) welcomes the landmark trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States as a promising step forward in strengthening bilateral economic relations. This milestone has the potential to significantly boost trade volumes, enhance market access for Pakistani exports especially in high-growth sectors such as IT, energy, and minerals and attract much-needed foreign direct investment.

We are hopeful about favourable tariff arrangements for Pakistan as per the government, which are expected to enhance the competitiveness of Pakistani exports in the U.S. market and support the growth of export-oriented industries.

While the agreement reflects growing confidence in Pakistan’s economic direction, we believe its true impact will be realized through timely and transparent implementation. A sustained focus on execution, supported by policy consistency and regulatory predictability, will be critical to unlocking the full spectrum of opportunities it presents for both countries.

The successful inking of this deal also signals a positive shift in Pakistan’s global perception as an emerging investment destination. It reinforces the narrative of Pakistan as a country open to business, reform-minded, and ready to engage in meaningful economic partnerships.

OICCI remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to a more investor-friendly ecosystem in Pakistan and looks forward to further collaborative efforts that deepen Pakistan-U.S. economic ties.