ISLAMABAD : Business and industrial organizations across Pakistan have expressed strong confidence in the government following the unveiling of the federal budget for 2026-2027, describing it as a positive step toward economic stabilization, investment promotion, and increased business activity.
Leading trade bodies, including the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), and the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), have collectively welcomed the fiscal plan, terming it encouraging for the national economy.
In their statements, these organizations also congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and the broader economic team for presenting what they called a “people-friendly” budget.
The FPCCI stated that the budget is a constructive move toward stabilizing the economy, fostering investment, and boosting business activities. The federation reaffirmed that the business community will continue to cooperate with the government and play its role in promoting economic growth and investment.
The OICCI welcomed relief measures extended to both the salaried class and the business sector. The chamber specifically noted that the reduction in the overseas super tax and incentives for the export sector send a positive signal for investment.
The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlighted the abolition of surcharge on salaried individuals and the reduction in income tax as significant relief for the middle class. According to the RCCI, these measures will improve the business environment and accelerate economic activity.
The Pakistan Business Council congratulated the economic team for presenting an “excellent” budget, emphasizing that inclusive and sustainable development has been made a government priority. The council added that relief measures across various sectors will prove beneficial for both the business community and salaried individuals.
The Pakistan Banks Association described the budget as a fiscal plan, emerging after many years, that moves the country out of crisis and focuses on clear development goals. The association noted that the government has adopted a balanced strategy between development and relief while maintaining fiscal discipline. The banking sector, the PBA added, will continue its role in restoring the economy, promoting private investment, and ensuring economic growth.
