KCCI, RCCI unite to demand urgent pro-business reforms

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KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) have joined the forces to meet the economic challenges facing the business community.

During a high -level meeting held at KCCI on Tuesday, the two houses expressed strong opposition to the controversial Tax Ordinance (Amendment) 2025 and demanded the establishment of a National Alliance of Chambers under the Ben Chambers Harmony Committee so that they could improve their collective voice and improve the government.

This consensus came to the RCCI delegation during a visit to KCCI to strengthen the relationship and move the united path.

Businessman Group (BMG) Chairperson Zuber Motwala, who joined the meeting via Zoom, emphasized that his influence has historically been influenced by the fragments between the chambers.

He stressed, “We must raise a unanimous voice and work collectively to tackle the widespread challenges facing the business community.” Referring to controversial government directs such as SRO 709, SRO 350, and Tax Ordinance (Amendment) 2025, Motiwala warned that such policies were promoting an environment of harassment and uncertainty.

He deliberately made regular monthly meetings on joint economic issues, proposing the establishment of a Ben Chamber Harmony Committee, which consists of representatives of all chambers across the country. He advised, “About 80 percent of the budget recommendations of all chambers highlight similar concerns. Instead of presenting them individually, we should strengthen our voice through this committee and present a united front to the government.”

KCCI President Judge Bulani echoed the need for a united advocacy. He warned that “unless we work in solidarity, these issues will consistently sustain and deteriorate under anti -business policies,” he warned, while presenting the tax Ordinance (Amendment) 2025 as an excellent example.

Bulani also expressed concern over the economic impact of Pakistan India tensions, which is raising doubts about foreign buyers about the timely completion of export orders. He called for a dangerous flight of the capital through Rigers tax policies, noting that many businesses had just moved to the United Arab Emirates last year. He emphasized, “The government’s claim to create a digital, unprecedented FBR has confronted its actions. Empowering FBR officials to enter the business premises will only increase harassment and increase corruption, trying to create a tax friendly environment.”

RCCI President Usman Shukat confirmed that the challenges faced were shared by all chambers, which requires collective and strategic reactions. He emphasized, “The business community should work together. The government grows on the point of division and governance. We should cooperate with permanently and break this style.”

He called for a charter of the economy, which includes measures to rebuild investors, reverse capital flights, and encourage the return of skilled professionals. He added, “Nationalism should be demonstrated to counter the frustration and negative with the constructive action.”

Recognizing some of the improvements in the economic indicator, such as rising remittances, inflation, and cutting the recent 1 % point in interest rates, have maintained that the cost of doing business in Pakistan is unacceptable due to permanent standing tax, energy prices and borrowing costs.

He appreciated the role of the Special Investment Facility Council (SIFC), noting that his new focus on foreign investors, along with foreign investment, is a welcome development. The President of the RCCI invited the KCCI leadership and the Managing Committee to participate in the RCCI’s Flagship All Pakistan Chambers Conference, which aims to deeply consider national economic issues and future strategies.

RCCI Group Leader Sohail Altaf insisted that the business community should remain illegally and demand a full merit -based demand, in both government structures and high institutions like the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). He added, “The future of Pakistan depends on being industrial, yet the area is being neglected. We have turned Pakistan into a consumer market instead of the producer.”

To make cooperation an institution, Altaf suggested that the RCCI and KCCI sought the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate efforts on joint economic goals. He concluded, “If these two major chambers come together, it will encourage others to follow it. Let’s work for the collective interest of the business community.”