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Al-Ghazi Tractors joins hands with ChildLife Foundation
Al-Ghazi Tractors joins hands with ChildLife Foundation

Business Recorder

time11-08-2025

  • Automotive
  • Business Recorder

Al-Ghazi Tractors joins hands with ChildLife Foundation

KARACHI: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited, a leader in Pakistan's agricultural machinery industry, recently organized a heartwarming Toy Donation Drive in collaboration with ChildLife Foundation, reaffirming its commitment to corporate social responsibility and community well-being. In a heartening show of solidarity, Al-Ghazi Tractors employees came together to spread moments of joy and comfort to young patients at Mayo Hospital's pediatric emergency department. More than 100 toys, including stuffed animals, puzzles, board games, and other child-friendly items — were generously donated by team members from across departments, reflecting the spirit of empathy and community that defines Al-Ghazi's culture. 'At Al-Ghazi, we believe corporate responsibility goes beyond business—it's about standing with our communities,' said Sakib Eltaff, CEO of Al-Ghazi Tractors. 'I'm proud of our team for leading this initiative and thankful to ChildLife Foundation for giving us the opportunity to support children in their time of need.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025

Tractor industry demands stable GST regime
Tractor industry demands stable GST regime

Express Tribune

time24-04-2025

  • Business
  • Express Tribune

Tractor industry demands stable GST regime

Listen to article The local tractor manufacturers have raised concern over frequent changes in the general sales tax (GST) regime and called for the inclusion of a stable GST system in the upcoming tractor policy. During a meeting, the tractor manufacturers expressed their dismay over the high rate of GST, excessive regulatory duties, high markup rates, and the lack of consistent policy frameworks that were presenting significant challenges. They highlighted frequent GST regime changes, erratic tractor loaning and provincial subsidy schemes, commodity support prices and a non-existent tractor policy. They urged the government to announce a stable GST framework and introduce a national tractor policy to stabilise the sector. The industry comprises 250 family owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and has 30,000 to 35,000 employees. The tractor manufacturers produce 44,203 units per annum. Similarly, tractor parts amounting to Rs48.62 billion are produced every year. According to the industry, they contribute Rs32.10 billion in taxes. These issues were outlined during a high-level meeting between the tractor manufacturers and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, where the formulation of a national tractor policy came up for discussion. Price reduction Meanwhile, the government has directed the manufacturers to propose solutions that could result in a reduction in tractor prices to make them more affordable and accessible. The price range for tractors in Pakistan is between Rs2.2 million and Rs5 million. It fluctuates depending on the model and horsepower. Millat Tractors offers a range of models with prices ranging from Rs2.22 million to Rs5.213 million. Al-Ghazi Tractors (New Holland) has a starting price of Rs2.369 million and the highest price of Rs3.849 million. Bull Power Tractors quotes prices in the range of Rs2.340 million to Rs4.750 million. "Protection to the local industry is central to the PM's vision," Khan said. "Agriculture, export and manufacturing sectors are closely linked and must be developed in tandem to drive economic growth." He stated that increase in exports and improvement in the economy were the key priorities of the government, adding that the suggestions of tractor manufacturers would be reviewed.

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