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OICCI First Port of Call for foreign investments in Pakistan

15/05/2026

Welcome to the very first episode of OICCI in Spotlight — a new series highlighting the Chamber’s key activities. Here’s a recap of OICCI’s activities and highlights from April 2026.

OICCI is proud to announce the launch of the 8th OICCI Women Empowerment Awards 2026 — our flagship initiative.Building ...
15/05/2026

OICCI is proud to announce the launch of the 8th OICCI Women Empowerment Awards 2026 — our flagship initiative.

Building on the momentum of OICCI’s Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, this year’s Awards are centered on the theme, “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Corporate Investment in Women Leaders.”

Pakistan’s IPR enforcement gap shows up in investor surveys, but its consequences land well beyond boardrooms. Weak IP p...
15/05/2026

Pakistan’s IPR enforcement gap shows up in investor surveys, but its consequences land well beyond boardrooms. Weak IP protection means counterfeit goods on market shelves, local innovators unable to protect what they build, and foreign companies picking other markets over Pakistan.

The OICCI data makes the institutional lacking concrete: confidence in Police, FIA, and IPOP all fell between 2023 and 2025, with zero members rating Police support adequate this year. Closing that gap requires three things. A public scorecard holding every enforcement agency accountable on cases filed, prosecuted, and resolved, because right now survey sentiment is the only available measure of whether anything is working.

Dedicated IP units inside selected FIA offices with specialist training, replacing partial effort spread across agencies with no clear ownership; India’s IP Crime Unit is a regional model Pakistan has not followed. And a formal coordination mandate for IPOP, shifting it from a filing registry into the authority that actually drives enforcement. Seven of nine regional peers are already rated better than Pakistan on IP. The gap is still growing.

Understanding the barriers to women’s career advancement.
15/05/2026

Understanding the barriers to women’s career advancement.

OICCI proposes statutory timeline for refunds and cross-adjustment of taxes
15/05/2026

OICCI proposes statutory timeline for refunds and cross-adjustment of taxes

14/05/2026

Multinational CEOs are our best ambassadors; when they speak to global partners, their word carries more value than a government official's because they are real investors with real experience."

M. Abdul Aleem, CE of OICCI, explores how the government can partner with multinational CEOs and the OICCI to effectively market the country as a top-tier investment destination.

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This Thought Leadership Series is brought to you by OICCI.

OICCI hosted the launch of the OICCI IPR Survey 2025, bringing together key public and private sector stakeholders to di...
14/05/2026

OICCI hosted the launch of the OICCI IPR Survey 2025, bringing together key public and private sector stakeholders to discuss Pakistan’s intellectual property rights landscape, enforcement challenges, and reform priorities. A delegation from IPO-Pakistan, led by Director General Nauman Aslam, attended the session, alongside guest speaker Hasan Irfan Khan, Senior Partner at United Trademark & Patent Services.

The delegation was welcomed by OICCI SG M. Abdul Aleem, Executive Director Kashif Shafi, OICCI IPR Subcommittee Chair Hafsa Shamsie, Co-Chair Mubbasher Omar, OICCI Corporate Communications Lead Humayoun Ahmed Khan, Communications Associate Fiza Fayaz, and members of the OICCI IPR Subcommittee.

During the session, SG M. Abdul Aleem presented the key findings of the OICCI IPR Survey 2025 and highlighted OICCI’s recommendations to strengthen Pakistan’s intellectual property ecosystem. The presentation focused on major concerns identified by member companies, including weak enforcement mechanisms, increasing IPR-related revenue losses, lengthy registration and dispute resolution timelines, and the need for stronger deterrence against infringement. He also emphasized the importance of improved coordination among enforcement authorities and greater digitization.

The presentation led to an interactive discussion between the IPO-Pakistan team and OICCI member company representatives on ongoing initiatives being undertaken by IPO-P and areas where OICCI’s recommendations could support further improvements in the IP framework and enforcement environment.

The session also featured a comprehensive presentation by Hasan Irfan Khan, who discussed in detail the key areas requiring improvement within the IP ecosystem, including procedural bottlenecks, registration delays, enforcement gaps, and potential legal reforms related to intellectual property rights. The discussion included valuable engagement between OICCI members and the IPO-Pakistan team, including registrars representing trademarks, patents, and copyrights, who shared feedback and perspectives on the recommendations and proposed reforms.

OICCI's Statement on Corporate Tax & Super Tax
14/05/2026

OICCI's Statement on Corporate Tax & Super Tax

OICCI hosted a delegation from the Embassy of France in Pakistan, comprising Laurent Chopiton, Economic Counsellor, and ...
13/05/2026

OICCI hosted a delegation from the Embassy of France in Pakistan, comprising Laurent Chopiton, Economic Counsellor, and Leonora Adnan Dalloshi, Project Officer, for a meeting on May 13, 2026.

The delegation was welcomed by OICCI SG M. Abdul Aleem, Executive Director Kashif Shafi, and Senior Research Officer Hasan Rashid.

During the meeting, SG M. Abdul Aleem gave a presentation on OICCI’s role, the chamber's ongoing activities. Discussions primarily focused on taxation-related concerns, particularly the impact of Super Tax on businesses and investor confidence. The Embassy delegation highlighted the important role of chambers such as OICCI can play in effectively conveying industry concerns and recommendations to relevant policymakers and stakeholders.

The meeting also included discussions on the role of the Federal Board of Revenue in strengthening the taxation framework and enhancing engagement with the business community. Both sides further explored opportunities for continued collaboration between the Embassy of France in Pakistan and OICCI on areas of mutual interest.

OICCI hosted an interactive session with Dr Hameed Atiq Sarwar, Member (Strategic Transformation), FBR, and Dr Najeeb, C...
12/05/2026

OICCI hosted an interactive session with Dr Hameed Atiq Sarwar, Member (Strategic Transformation), FBR, and Dr Najeeb, Chief of the Transformation Delivery Unit (TDU), FBR, on Digital Invoicing (DI) and Point of Sale (POS) integration systems.

They were welcomed by OICCI SG M Abdul Aleem, Executive Director Kashif Shafi and Lead Research Officer Sakina Chakera.

The session covered the implementation of POS 2.0 and the E-Bilty project, expansion of digital tracking across sectors including mining, agriculture, and imports, and FBR’s focus on businesses issuing manual invoices despite being registered. Discussions also included SKU-level reporting, supply chain regulation, opening stock disclosures, and technical reforms related to sales tax procedures, Annexure H1, and debit/credit note timing issues.

Member companies further engaged on IMF-driven tax enforcement measures, fair sales tax audits, administrative challenges within PRAL systems, and the need to enhance efficiency, predictability, and competitiveness in Pakistan’s tax framework.

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