Pakistan, July 11 -- Pakistan's business community has strongly protested against the Finance Act 2026 and the proposed provincial labor policy, calling these measures harmful to businesses. They have announced a nationwide strike on July 19 to voice their concerns.

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) stated that major trade organizations across the country are supporting the strike. KCCI President Javed Balwani said the decision came after wide consultations with chambers, associations, and business groups worried about increasing harassment and arbitrary actions.

Balwani highlighted controversial budget measures like the Rs. 200,000 cash transaction limit, arrest powers under Section 37A of the Sales Tax Act, and manda...