Pakistan, April 27 -- Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) President Syed Ahtesham Mazhar appealed to the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to consider the business community's key proposals in the upcoming Federal Budget 2026-27, stressing the urgent need for relief measures to support exporters and industrialists.

Commenting over the rising production expenses, he said the cost of doing business had increased significantly, creating serious challenges for manufacturers and exporters. He emphasized that industries, particularly in Sialkot, require strong government backing to remain competitive in international markets. In a statement, President SCCI Syed Ahtesham Mazhar stated that the Chamber had already formally submitt...