SCCI For Reforms To Rationalize Taxes, Ease Of Doing Business And Relief Initiatives For KP Traders
Published October 06, 2026 | 06:10 PM
PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2026)
President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Malik Imran Ishaq called for further reforms and initiatives to rationalize the present taxation system, ease of doing business, slashing the high energy, gas tariffs, and special relief measures to alleviate the economic burdens of the KP business community.
SCCI chief, while talking to various trader delegations during their visit to the chamber house to extend felicitations, said the business community is fully committed to continuing its role in economic prosperity and growth but government must take measures to facilitate them at every level.
Apart from senior vice president Naeem ur Rehman, vice president Abid Pervaiz Awan, the Businessman Forum leader and former FPCCI president Ghazanfar Bilour, Anjuman E Tajran Lifetime President and former president Haji Muhammad Afzal, Chairman Anjuman e Tajraan Peshawar Shaukat Ali Khan, traders leader Inayat Khan, APCNGA Chairman Pervez Khan Khattak, Luqman Shah, Majid Khan, former presidents Zahidullah Shinwari, Hasnain Khurshid, Faiz Muhammad Faizi, Engr Maqsood Anwar Pervez, former senior vice president Muhammad Nadeem, former and present members of the executive committee, Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ziaul Haq Sarhadi, Director Imtiaz Ahmad Ali, Muhammad Taimoor, dozens of trader delegations from various city bazars, markets, unions, and associations along with old parts and furniture sector, and a delegation of Helping Hand Organisation visited the chamber and extended heartfelt congratulations to the SCCI’s new cabinet.
The delegation of the Pak-Afghan Joint Chambers of Commerce (PAJCCI) highlighted the economic losses incurred by Pak-Afghan traders due to the prolonged closure of the Torkham border, resulting in billions of Dollar in trade losses.
Other trader delegations raised various issues, mostly concerning the imposition of irrational Federal and provincial taxes with exorbitant rates, refund issues, anti-business actions, customs, FBR, local administration, PESCO, SNGPL, WSSP, and other relevant departments/authorities.
Malik Imran Ishaq, while reaffirming his commitment toward serving the business community selflessly, stated that KP businessmen have suffered immensely due to unfavorable circumstances, urging the government to pay serious attention to the issues faced by the business community.
SCCI assured the traders and industrial community of its unwavering efforts to address their challenges through close coordination with relevant government institutions.