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Investors Warn Pakistan's Trading Shift Risks Trust

1/25/2026

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Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) warns Pakistan's shift to a Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) is rushed and risks liberalization.
The organization calls for a transparent wheeling framework and regulatory clarity to restore investor trust.
In Nigeria, new tax laws began on January 1, 2026 amid controversy over discrepancies between gazetted and passed versions, with critics saying the Presidency's dominance in reform has overshadowed other stakeholders.

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Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) warns Pakistan's shift to a Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) is rushed and risks liberalization.
The organization calls for a transparent wheeling framework and regulatory clarity to restore investor trust.
In Nigeria, new tax laws began on January 1, 2026 amid controversy over discrepancies between gazetted and passed versions, with critics saying the Presidency's dominance in reform has overshadowed other stakeholders.