TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 31, 2015
DAWN NEWS
‘Trade with India not to affect Pakistan economy’
Ogra suggests hike in petrol price, cut in rates of other fuels
Reminder to the prime minister
Annual hundi, hawala payments cross $15bn
China suspends forex business for some foreign banks
THE NEWS
Provision Of 60 MMCFD LNG To Punjab Textile Industry Hailed
Khattak Unveils KP Industrial Policy 2016
Govt To Receive Tax Returns Of Nonfilers Till Jan 31
FBR Finds Misuse Of Tax Concessions
China Suspends Forex Business For Some Foreign Banks
B RECORDER
KP initiates first-ever industrial policy
Government won't suspend BES in country
Business community hails UBG victory
Nawaz may announce Voluntary Tax Compliance Scheme tomorrow
Duty, tax collection: MCCs to stay open Today
Ogra recommends increase in petrol prices
China suspends forex business for some foreign banks
FBR raises limit for processing of refunds through ERS
Traders accepted income tax package with some reservations: Mir
Industrialists hail reduction in power rates
AML law to be amended soon: Dar
DAILY JANG
FBR has collected in 183 days Rs 710 billion tax
DAILY EXPRESS
Temperature reached at 30 centigrade during December in Karachi
Traders can legalize money up to Rs 5 crore by paying 10 % tax
Proposal to increase price of petrol by Rs 2.17, per litter
Number of heart patients around the world including Pakistan start raising
FPCCI elections according to UBG expatiations
Atmosphere favorable for fresh investment
Govt should also remove hurdles in business
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 30, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Textile university hires ‘overage favourites’ on hefty packages
15th Trade Fair of the member states of theOIC In Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
Rs2.06 per unit cut for power consumers
ECO states eye smooth trade after TIR Ratification
THE NEWS
Pakistan’s External Debt Comes Down By $2 Billion During Nawaz’s Govt
National Health Insurance Scheme Finally Ready For Launch
Nepra Cuts Electricity Tariff By Rs2.06/unit
People Failing To Pay 50pc Of Bills Should Face Power Cut, Says NA Body
FIA Told To Explain Businessman’s
FBR Offices To Work Long On 30th, 31st
Businessmen Hail Rs3 Cut In Power Rates
B RECORDER
Investment in Dubai real estate: NAB asks FBR to verify claims of Transparency International
Cut in power tariff for industrial sector Hailed
Over 50 Russian companies mulling investing in Pakistan: trade representative
Companies Bill 2015: SECP introduces new provision for conversion of companies
Fuel adjustment: Nepra approves refund of Rs 2.06 per unit for November
Industrial consumers: Kati praises Prime Minister for reducing power tariff
Number of active SIMs increases by 1.645 million to 124.24 million
Shipping companies accused of collecting 'illegal' charges
Munir optimistic about FPCCI election Prospects
Tax collection: FBR field offices to stay open on 30th and 31st
DAILY JANG
NEPRA approve reduction of Rs 2.06 in electric tariff
Pol prices increased by 50% in Saudi Arabia
FBR filed offices would remain open till late hours on 30th and 31st December
Reduction of electric tariff for industries is laudable
It is not possible to hold election just one day ahead
Cotton prices raised to Rs 5 thousand six hundred from Rs 3,800/-
UBG enjoys 90% majority in FPCCI election
Relief package for income tax will be welcomed
TDAP AD on Home Textile furnishing
Electric connection will be cut of if 50% mount of bill not paid
Govt will collect tax return form non fillers up to 31st January without penalty
DAILY EXPRESS
Budget exercise begins proposal from all stake holder sought
FPCCI election will be held today
Designated branches of banks would remain open till late hours today and tomorrow
Prices of POL and other good increased in Saudi Arabia
Reduced electric tariff for industries is laudable
Small traders supported expected relief package
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 29, 2015
DAWN NEWS
SBP warns exchange companies of strict Action
India’s cotton buying likely to fall as Pakistan raises imports
Extension in tax return filing deadline sought
FBR urged to improve tax scheme
Centre not interfering in Sindh affairs, says PM
THE NEWS
We Launched The Karachi Operation And Will Complete It: PM
Dar Satisfied With Revenue Targets, Measures
FBR Weighs Phasing Out Tax Concessions Under Final Tax Regime
India’s State Cotton Purchases To Plummet As Pakistan Raises Imports
SBP Asks Dealers To Curb Speculation
Textile Mills Cut Cotton Buying;await Promised Incentive-package
FBR Urged To Extend Tax Deadline
Aptma Criticises Forex Build-up Measures
B RECORDER
Industrial units: Prime Minister announces Rs 3 cut in power tariff
Dar satisfied with current fiscal situation
Economic Corridor: 27 sites identified for SEZs
GDP growth target likely to be missed: APTMA Punjab
Industrial workers: Minister issues deadline for data computerization
Textile industry: MCCI chief lauds government decision to provide 60 MMCFD LNG in winter
SNGPL network Gas shortfall reaches 1.4 BCF/day mark
Tax collection: all field offices to remain open on 30th, 31st: FBR
Little or no load-shedding by 2018: President
Sales tax registration: only IR Chief Commissioners to process applications: FBR
Cut in power tariff: APTMA welcomes PM's announcement
SBP chief asks exchange firms to help stabilise rate in kerb market
DAILY JANG
We have started Karachi operation it will not left incomplete
On payment of Rs 716 one can travel on any city of Indi
Pressure reduced on Moodu Pakistan will purchase Indian Cotton
UBG condems bad language against SM Muneer
Pakistan denim exporters association extended support to UBG
FPCCI Election businessmen panel announced final list of candidates
Countrys economy moving towards prosperity president FPCCI
SM Muneer using pressure tactics Fahmida Khursar Jamali
Filer of Income tax return through e flinging reached at 5 lacs
Home delivery of Passport started
57 assistant commissioner of Inland Revenue posted at RTO and LTO
DAILY EXPRESS
PM announced relief of RS 3/ per unit in electric tariff for Industrials
Planned to tax billion of rupees to get loan from IMF
Home delivery of passport in Karachi started
TDAP started defending SM Muneer
FPCCI elections will be held tomorrow
Businessmen panel announced final list of 1st candidates
Ministry of commerce could not prepare frame work of e commerce
Banks transaction withholding tax Prime Minister will announce new scheme on 1st January
Reduction in election tariff welcomed
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 28, 2015
DAWN NEWS
LCCI welcomes tax amnesty scheme
AD Pakistan Textile Exporters Association
Outreach of financial inclusion
Rupee report: Rupee volatile against dollar
Identifying factors for falling cotton output
Saying goodbye to trade-distorting subsidies
THE NEWS
Six Gifts Offered By Year 2015
‘TDAP Chief Meddling In FPCCI Affairs’
Labour Reps To Devise Plans To Implement Living Wages
B RECORDER
Chargeability of sales tax: FBR-provinces controversy irks exporters
TDAP chief's involvement in FPCCI affairs flayed
Over 100 mills shut in Punjab: rising costs threatening viability of many textile units
60MMCFD LNG to Punjab-based industry: APTMA chief hails govt decision
LCCI will welcome 'Amnesty Scheme'
FPCCI 2016 election campaign in final Stages
'Treat normal BP to save lives'
Dengue fever spreads around the world
'Pakistan has potential to increase trade with EU states'
DAILY JANG
National Tariff Commission Public Notice
POL prices likely to be reduced by Rs 4/- per litter from next month
DAILY EXPRESS
POL products prices likely to be reduced form 1st January by Rs 4.50 per litter
Expected tax amnesty scheme for business community welcomed
FPCCI elections allegations one each other at peak
Pakistan con enhance trade with Europe billion of dollar
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 27, 2015
DAWN NEWS
TIP asks premier to put on hold proposed ‘tax amnesty scheme’
State Bank of Pakistan Public Notice
Govt asked to cut petrol price by Rs20
THE NEWS
BMG Not Supporting FPCCI Elections’
Govt Urged To Ensure Energy Supply
B RECORDER
Cheap energy a must for LSM growth: LCCI
BMP, UBG groups claim 'victory': election campaigns gaining momentum
Flight of capital, black money and tax net
Hong Kong apartment sells for record $76.7 million
DAILY JANG
Imposition of GIDC is a difficult decision SM Munner
PCDMA extends support to businessmen panel
BMG will nether participate in FPCCI election not will support any group
FPCCI election UBG announced final list of candidates
Businessmen panel received decisive position
DAILY EXPRESS
Most of the trade association assured support to BMP
BMG neither participating in FPCCI election not supporting any one
PCDMA announced support to business new panel
FPCCI election UBG announced final list of candidates
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 25, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Burden on honest power consumers to continue: SBP
Financial information of dual nationals being shared with US
Battle between candidates for FPCCI president heats up
Private sector credit off-take jumps by 70pc
A meagre 33,000 new taxpayers file returns
THE NEWS
FBR may extend returns filing deadline for businesses
SSGC Plans Expansion Projects In Karachi
Large Banks Not Losing Cost On Deposit Despite Low Interest Rates
B RECORDER
Overcharging by Discos: Nepra to approve refund of Rs 1.98 per unit for November
PBIF chief urges MoC to promote Meritocracy
‘New industrial policy anytime soon'
Value-added textile sector criticises poor Treatment
Where are our commercial counsellors?'
DAILY JANG
Tariff of electricity likely to be reduced
FPCCI fashion designing meeting held under the president ship Mr. Shahzad Mobeen
Business men panel demands cancelation of export award ceremony
DAILY EXPRESS
3 Lac 22 thousand people are defaulters of income tax
Companies will be bound to deliver cars to customers within 2 months
Anti-Dumping duty be withdrawn on hydrogen peroxide
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 24, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Traders can whiten undeclared assets by paying nominal tax
Major changes on the cards in Nepra Act
Govt collected Rs6.7bn from bank transaction tax in July-Oct
Small cars to become affordable under new policy Jatoi
THE NEWS
PM Directs Ministry Not To Raise Gas Price
SC Orders To Stop Supply Of Subsoil Water To Industries
Industrial Land Shortage Lays Infrastructure Investment To Waste
B RECORDER
December 31 deadline IRIS glitches hampering tax returns filing
Package to be unveiled in first week of January traders meet Dar
DGI&I officers legally justified to conduct inquiry FTO
FPCCI elections BP urges Prime Minister to avoid attending Export Award functions
TEVTA offers demand-driven short courses Chairman
SSGC rationalising gas use for maximum supply in Karachi
Dar orders restoration of gas supply to textile units
DAILY JANG
In 21 billion dollar reserves only 30 crores are of IMF
PM has issued instruction to increase gas prices
Business friendly govts 21/2 years Pakistan suffered loss of Rs 144 Billion in exports
31st December is the last date to apply in Hong Kong Trade Fair
New Industrial Policy to be announced soon
Islamabad high court rejects application filed against Haji Ghulam Ali
Sufficient stoke be made available in ATMS SBP
UBG leader ship will not allow to loot FPCCI fund
FBR new chairman set record of issuing 29 notifications in a day
Chief collector Rashid Rashid Shaikh will also act as DG automation
DAILY EXPRESS
New industrial policy will be announced shortly
Standing committee of fashion designing of FPCCI hold meeting
PM expressed displeasure on increase of 38% in gas tariff
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 23, 2015
DAWN NEWS
EU asked to continue Pakistan’s GSP+ status
‘SECP can force profitable companies to get listed’
NTC urged to withdraw dumping duty on hydrogen peroxide
Rising cost hastens textile mills shutdown: Aptma
THE NEWS
Business community rejects raise in gas tariffs in KP
Ikhtiar Baig Denies Any Rift Among UBG Members
Over 100 Textile Mills Closed In A Year: Aptma
Delayed Containers’ Grounding Disturb Export Consignments
FBR Invites Tax Proposals For Budget
Govt To Introduce Law To Take Over Benami Bank Accounts
B RECORDER
Chinese delegation visits FCCI
Pakistan, China sign MoU to enhance investment & trade
Rupay ko Pehchano' SBP launches videos and smartphone app
'Laws being formulated to meet EU conventions'
Government urged to review policy of suspending mobile services
No loadshedding from 23rd to 26th: KE
82 percent of drinking water not safe for consumption: National Assembly body informed
High cost of doing business hitting textile industry: APTMA chief
DAILY JANG
Govt To Introduce Law To Take Over Benami Bank Accounts
Non-filers will file income tax return up to 31st January
Waste products association extended support to businessmen panel
Fahmida Kausal Jamli and Ahmed Jawad ousted from UBG
Banks financial institutions stock markets and chambers will remain closed on Thursday and Friday
Abdur Rahim and Dr Mirza Ikhriar Baig contracts differences
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistan contacted china and other countries to re-visit FTAS
Cost of doing business in Sindh 11 textile mills shut down
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 22, 2015
DAWN NEWS
PRA brings foreign firms within sales tax Ambit
Suspect held in Vienna in case involving two Pakistanis
‘WTO decision on export subsidy to benefit farmers’
Thousands of factories cut production as Beijing smog persists
BD court orders arrest of 24 people on murder charge over factory collapse
THE NEWS
Gas supply for Sindh industry goes up by 33pc from 2002-2012
‘Only one million people in Pakistan pay taxes’
FBR reviews procedures to stop banned goods’ movement
‘Local investors wary over media trials’
‘Committee to address reservations’
B RECORDER
Consumers can sell extra power to Discos!
Finance secretary says bank levy issue to be resolved soon
Petrol prices may be cut by up to Rs 4.5
FCCI chief lauds proposed incentives for non-filers
Traders worried over non-release of ST Refunds
SRO 608: Body to be formed to address reservations: special assistant to Prime Minister
Bangladesh court accepts Rana Plaza murder charge sheet
Jatoi vows full support to businesspeople
JI flays rise in electricity tariff for Karachiites
'Pakistan-German Chamber' being Launched
India introduces bill for bankruptcy law in Parliament
WTO ministerial meeting Pakistan gets positive results
Separate rates of import tax: FBR asks project director to amend WEBOC system
Presumptive tax crippling compliant Taxpayer
Companies Act, 2015 - Audit Oversight Board
DG Rangers assures traders: operation will continue for greater peace
Cotton estimates secretly revised downward!
DAILY JANG
Summary for reducing Pol prices by Rs 4/- per liter
FBR and traders agreed on package
Govt has announced 4 holidays in current week
Business panel has no concrete manifesto
Policy of closing mobile service in sensitive areas needs to revisit
FPCCI vice president left for Colombo to attend regional conference
Hike in electric tariff be immediately withdrawn
DAILY EXPRESS
FIA immigration started harassing overseas passenger
WTO has stopped subsidy on agriculture
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 21, 2015
DAWN NEWS
SBP autonomy: theory and practice
THE NEWS
The case of the missing returns
B RECORDER
APBUMA flays government for suspending gas supply
Illegal transfer of property: DG Excise and Taxation, others booked
Tax rules and business climate
SBP's annual report and exports
Easier to trade bilaterally than under SAFTA - Rajan Ratna, UNESCAP
New taxation measures: 20,000 containers stuck as importers reluctant to clear consignments
DAILY JANG
Machinery gutted in fire in denim Factory in EPZ
Gas crisis reached to its peak in Punjab
DAILY EXPRESS
In spite of payment of 20 billon dollar pressure on foreign loans not reduced
Cotton prices remain stable in spite of low demand
Sui southern gas started taking steps to overcome shortfall
Khurram Dasgir returns back trade policy likely to be announced today
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 20, 2015
DAWN NEWS
WTO abolishes agricultural export subsidies
Dollar reigns despite Dar, SBP attempts
Elusive property prices evade middle class buyers
THE NEWS
Gas to cost more for Punjab, KP consumers
IMF grants waivers, sanctions 10th tranche to Pakistan with strings
Committee formed to probe use of fake stamp papers in property deals
Regulatory authority to review RLNG prices on 28th
Government urged to reduce sales tax rate
SSGC steps up efforts to reverse low gas supply situation
Pak businessmen invited to explore Russian market
Indian govt to push for bankruptcy law
B RECORDER
Effective next month: no relief for SSGC consumers despite Ogra reduction
ICT service providers: FBR working on different strategy to collect Rs one billion ST
Mehbub Memorial Lecture: factors adversely affecting investor sentiment
US regulators limit Pakistani bank's dollar clearance business in New York
D-8 & ECO meetings: President FPCCI leaves for Turkey to represent Pakistan
Government urged to make taxation law easier, remove ambiguities
Pakistan's stand on agriculture
DAILY JANG
Electric and Gas load shedding
Negative election campaign will not full fill dream
Pakistan Business men should take benefit of Russian Markets
PHD chamber will hold 1st time Indian expo at Islamabad
DAILY EXPRESS
Income tax audit come to halt due to problem in F.b.r system
Pakistani Business men should take benefit of Russian Markets
Indian want to hold made in India exhibition at Islamabad
Large scale manufacturing increased by 4.21% during July-October
Refund still not received in spite of finance Minister Promise
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 19, 2015
DAWN NEWS
IMF completes 9th review of Pakistan’s economic performance
US Fed slaps partial ban; HBL says its NY branch operational
THE NEWS
IMF approves $500 million tranche for Pakistan
Pakistan rejects amendments in WTO Agreement
Current account deficit shrinks to $1bln in July-November
LSM posts 4.21 percent growth in July-October
Taxpayers moving courts against tax on royalty
PIEDMC receives extra applications for industrial estate land
Allotment of industrial plots cancelled
‘FBR moving in wrong direction’
EU urged to continue GSP Plus status for Pakistan
B RECORDER
$498 million tranche approved by IMF''s Board
South Korea looking forward to strengthening trade ties: Ambassador
EU urged to continue GSP Plus facility for Pakistan
KCCI's 'My Karachi' exhibition to be held in March
Slump in international market: PITAF urges government to reduce oil prices
DAILY JANG
Exporters in serve finical crisis due to nonpayment of customs rebate
7 to 8 lac visitors expected in my Karachi exhibition
SITE ltd canceled 83 industrial plots
PADFA has supported business panel in conditional
Contempt of court against SM Muneer
US reserve board has stopped expansion of business by HBL in New york
DAILY EXPRESS
IMF approves 50 crore dollar installments to Pakistan
Cloth and other goods gutted in towel factory fire
Pakistan has challenged Indias unconditional law in WTO
Politics is going on rangers powers in Karachi
SITE LTD has cancelled 83 industrial plots
Government of provide all possible assistance to textile sector
Approved of new trade policy
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 18, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Afghanistan becomes WTO member
Foreign investment slightly improves
Italy to reopen trade office in Karachi
Millions of Bangladesh garment workers at risk, despite safety efforts
THE NEWS
PM approves three-year trade policy
FBR initiates drive to determine unpaid tax volume
Govt Revises Down Cotton Forecast By 600,000 Bales
Pakistan Attracts $540 Million In July-November
‘Plenty of room to improve trade’
Bodies formed to resolve issues
FIA arrests ‘online fraudster’
B RECORDER
Industrial policy approved by KP cabinet
Value-added textile sector: Bilwani for release of customs rebate, ST refunds
Forex reserves reach historic high level
Swedish envoy urges businessmen to diversify exports
Millions of Bangladesh garment workers at risk, despite safety efforts
India central bank announces new rules for how banks can set lending rates
FBR collection: startling facts
Traders rally against Sindh government for curtailing Rangers' powers
Pakistani bank accused of failing to follow US money laundering laws
July-November FDI up nine percent
DAILY JANG
NEPRA gave approval to K-electric to increase electric tariff by 0.54 paisa per unit
Prime Minister approves 3 years trade policy
Decisive negotiations between traders and FBR will take place today
DAILY EXPRESS
Export target for next 3 years fixed to 95 billion dollars
Foreign investment increased by 15.4 crore dollar during July-Nov
Forex reserves reach historic high level
Pakistani businessmen should promote nontraditional exports
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 17, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Senate committee demands withdrawal of new Taxes
‘Tax rules worsen business climate’
Banks still investing in govt papers
Solar tariff cut by 27pc for new plants
Online hotel booking in Pakistan ‘set to grow’
Traders plan Sindh PA siege against curbs on Rangers powers
THE NEWS
Senate Body Seeks Withdrawal Of Rs40 Billion Taxes ThroughMinibudget
Traders to protest outside PA today
Committee on implementation of TRC proposals likely to start work next month
PAJCCI hails Afghan decision to grant multiple visas to Pak businessmen
‘WHT issue to be resolved by Dec 31’
Inactivity at returns filing portal
B RECORDER
Concessionary SROs to be withdrawn: FBR
Rs 40 billion extra taxes: government takes a flak from Senate panel
North, South regions: Nepra unveils new upfront solar tariffs
Traffic jams in Karachi causing huge fuel Losses
Zong brings free internet in partnership with Facebook
35 percent sales tax: LTU accused of harassing Chinese company
The government's claim of saving Rs 560 Billion
The criticality of economic corridor
Non-filers: government, traders finalise tax incentive package
DAILY JANG
Oil prices in international market reduced
Govt of Pakistan will not announce tax amnesty scheme
Made possible for SAARC chamber to provide Rs 25 crore
UBG has now become an institute
There is scope of expansion of trade between Pakistan and Malaysia
Switzerland has issued list of inactive bank account 1st time in the history
Entire industrial sector is at downfall
Package of textile sector 2015 has been extended up to 2016
DAILY EXPRESS
Govt and traders agreed on withholding tax
Solar panel for next 6 months advance tariff will be reduced by Rs 5/- per unit
Services tax issues will be discussed today between province and central
Withholding tax issue will be resolved up to 31st December
Alligators will get reply ton 30th December
FPCCI election business pane has announced list of candidate
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 16, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan will not support any ‘anti-farmer’ decision at WTO
‘Access to Finance’ survey launched
Ajman Free Zone opens first office in Pakistan
THE NEWS
Pakistan Striving To Become The Economic Hub For Central Asia
Sindh seeks goods tax collection Authority
SBP launches Access to Finance Survey
Nishat Mills Keen To Acquire Fesco
Ajman Free Zone Authority opens office in Karachi
'Govt must ensure check and balance'
B RECORDER
Double taxation issue: meeting with FBR chief next week: SRB
Super Tax, manual returns: FBR moves SC against SHC judgement
Ajman Free Zone Authority opens officein Karachi
SBP Governor unveils 'Access to Finance Survey 2015' results
Companies Act-2015 - Audit Oversight Board
''No special treatment be given to Islamic banking for taxation'': CA firm urges Dar to direct FBR
DAILY JANG
Lack of coordination on taxation issue between center and provinces
SM Muneer got permission to take part in FPCCI election
DAILY EXPRESS
Rate of sales tax in Sindh will be reduced by 10%
Ajman Free Zone Authority opens office in Karachi
WTO ministerial meeting begins at Kenya
Pakistani businessmen invited to invest in Thailand
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 15, 2015
DAWN NEWS
100 textile mills ‘ready’ for closure
‘Militancy threatens Bangladesh economic growth’
Industry may be allowed to share surplus captive power
THE NEWS
FBR Detects Hundreds Of Fake CNICs
More Textile Mills Threaten To Shutdown
APBF Seeks Government Support To Promote SME Sector
Pakistani, Iranian Entrepreneurs Urged For Joint Ventures
Ban On Industrial Gas Connections In KP Slammed
B RECORDER
FBR takes major decisions to resolve ''IRIS'' issues
Businessmen urged to expedite joint ventures with Iran
APTMA fears complete closure of mills before end-December
Companies asked to maintain information on websites in Urdu
REAP, FPCCI appreciate services of Rangers
Businesspeople want Rangers to stay with unfaltered policing powers
PBEA Patron-in chief congratulates Haleem Siddiqui
Validation of NTNs on database: CEO of PRAL summoned by FTO's office
New policy being prepared: captive power plants to be allowed to sell excess electricity: Asif
DAILY JANG
Restriction imposed on S.M. Muneer in interfering FPCCI election
Motor vehicle tax checking be extended in whole city
DAILY EXPRESS
APTMA has been given mandate on closure of textile mills
Evasion of Rs 30 billion in gas theft will be recovered from consumer paying bill
Economic revolution will come in region due to corridor
Builders and industrialists formed alliance for obtaining power for rangers
America is the biggest market for Pakistani products
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 14, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Exchange rate volatility
Squeezed breathing space for industry
Political economy of new taxes
THE NEWS
50pc Hike In Gas Tariff On Cards From Jan 1
B RECORDER
Bangladesh economy could grow 8 percent in next four years: WB economist
SBP's annual report: some critical insights
SECP warns ISE against Miscommunication
DAILY JANG
Gas tariff likely to be increased by 50% for 1st January 2016
Way Pakistan exports on decline
DAILY EXPRESS
State bank launched road map for increasing exports
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 13, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Poor sanitation costs Pakistan $4.2bn
Dar seeks stakeholders’ help to boost economy
Policies to absorb skilled labour needed: SBP
US to increase investment in Pakistan
THE NEWS
Forex reserves to exceed $21 bn by month-end: Dar
Pak external debt may rise to $90 bn in next four years
India, Japan agree bullet train, other deals
‘US to expand trade ties with Pakistan’
LCCI invites Chinese investment
B RECORDER
Over eight percent growth needed to absorb labour force: SBP
Government borrowing limits space for credit flow to private sector: SBP official
Industrialists, traders vow support to SindhRangers
Global transit system: Customs stations to be declared as 'TIR Carnet operations'
Investor grievances: Listed, non-listed companies must display information on websites: SECP
DAILY JANG
Allegations against S.M. Muneer irrelevant
HLLEM SIDDIQDUE sets new trend in shipping Industry
DAILY EXPRESS
2015 Pakistan Economy is towards improvement
SBP rejects chances of devaluation in Pakistan
FPCCI is in favor of extension of rangers stay
KATI also demanded extension in rangers
Business men panel requests KCCI FOR SUPPORT
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 12, 2015
DAWN NEWS
SBP finds weaknesses in economic policies
Gas supply to textile industry suspended
ANF to resolve consignments’ issues
Credit-to-GDP ratio lowest in region: SBP
China cuts yuan to over four-year low
THE NEWS
Law, order improved, economic growth to speed up: SBP
Huge incentives for mobile, telecom companies approved
IMF rejects proposal to introduce single stage GST
‘Low tax collection trims development expenditures’
FBR mulls cut in corporate tax rate to 25pc by 2023
KP, Punjab must learn from each other for better industrialization
EPA to start environmental survey of Hub industries
‘ANF plays facilitator’s role for businessmen’
B RECORDER
Exports: SBP for fundamental shift in Policy
Country can benefit from CPEC, US deal with Iran, low interest rates, security: SBP
Reasons behind low growth Highlighted
Banks asked to diversify loan Portfolio
Draft law: Companies except banks can retain members'' deposits
PTEA voices concern over gas suspension
APBUMA chief terms CPEC a game changer for region
Tax regime under IRIS incompatible: OICCI
Hub Industrial Area: environmental assessment of industries directed
SECP registers 494 companies last month
India's industrial output growth hits 5-year High
Planning Commission's admission of Failure
Single-stage sales tax: FBR to verify data in light of IMF input
DAILY JANG
UBG setup federation elections cell
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistans economy performed well on 2015
IMF rejects proposal to introduce single stage GST
State bank declared difficult target of tax collection of Rs 3104 billon
TDAP hold meeting on mishandling of exports consignments
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 11, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Strategy for WTO ministerial finalized
THE NEWS
Pakistan may say goodbye to IMF programme next year
Sale of plot: Four SITE members get Notices
FBR to take action against tax dodgers in next fiscal year
SECP seeks comments on new corporate law
Trade deficit shrinks 4.5pc to $9.93bln in July-Nov
Forex reserves rise to $20.45bln
Manufacturing sector grows with slow pace in November: survey
B RECORDER
Forex reserves cross $20 billion mark
Economic Zones: ordinance promulgated
SRO 1065(I)/2013: FBR clarifies tax incentive package
Textile package: inordinate delay hitting industrial sector: PRGMEA
SECP seeks comments on draft Companies Bill-2015
Pakistan to seek Cairns Group's support at WTO meeting
Experts advocate free trade among South Asian countries
Economic corridor: dream with eyes wide Open
Sale/purchase record: Income threshold enhanced to Rs 0.5 million
Country wasting water worth $18 billion annually: Irsa
Exports decline by 15.12 percent in November
Senate body rejects draft of Trade Policy
DAILY EXPRESS
Exports decline by 15.12 percent in November
Garment exporters’ demands early announcement to textile package
White money scheme going to be launched for non-filer
Forex reserves rise to $20.45bln
Revenue loss of Rs 1.28 core to non-up gradation of IT system
Allegations against SM Munner baseless
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 10, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan reluctant to include India in APTTA
Netherlands to help strengthen TDAP
THE NEWS
India seeks land route for trade with Afghanistan
Electricity defaulters’ cases sent to NAB for recovery
State Bank sees Riba and interest as one and the same
FBR restores ADRC to settle tax dispute out of court
SECP orders listed firms to appoint share registrar
FBR asks businesses to maintain books for six years
‘Corruption widespread in Pakistan due to weak institutions’
Plenty of room for growth in Pak-US trade ties: CG
FBR detects zero-rated ST misuse Case
Gas suspension decision deplored
Delay in textile package lamented
TDAP for benefitting from trade potential with Russia
KTBA highlights issues in e-filing corporate income tax returns
B RECORDER
New tax steps bring government one step closer to tranche: IMF Board to meet on December 18
Revenue, documentation objectives: FBR can benefit from record of investigative studies
Business income: taxpayers must maintain books of account for 6 years
US CG urges to increase trade volume
APTMA warns of massive unemployment if SNGPL disconnects gas supply
TDAP, CBI sign memorandum of Cooperation
Joint initiative launched: DG I&IIR and RTOs to check sales tax evasion
Various sectors: CCP probing several cases of cartelization, deceptive marketing
Tax system: 'Culture' of exemptions, loopholes causing loss of Rs 900 billion annually: Pasha
Electricity surcharges: SC grants leave to appeal against LHC decision
DAILY EXPRESS
Business income: taxpayers must maintain books of account for 6 years
Agreement between TDAP and European organization sign in the presence of commerce minister
Free trade agreement with turkey. Govt should adopt positive approached
Stability in south Asia is not possible without Pakistan Brian Heath
Planning commission will also prepare vision 2025
Terminal tax is not levied on foreign traveling
APTMA fared of disconnection of gas to textile mills in Punjab
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 09, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Dollar’s uptrend loses steam; rupee gains 2pc in two days
FBR assures early payment of refund claims
‘India benefiting from Pakistan GSP+ status’
Japan poised to build India’s first bullet train
THE NEWS
Rupee surges one percent as dollar supply increases
Trade consignments’ clearance slow in Pakistan: ADB
Pakistan among top five countries in GIFI
Emirates facilitates Pak travellers to US
Opposition boycotts NA against PIA sale, new taxes
B RECORDER
Draft Companies Bill 2015: AOBP to get powers to regulate auditors and impose fine
Global Index on Financial Inclusion: Pakistan ranked among top five states
Refund claims: textile exporters assured of Payment
FBR urged to appoint technical person as PRAL head
TDAP to hold textile exhibition in April
Promulgation of Ordinance, new taxes: opposition in National Assembly stages walkout
New Companies Bill lays down rights, duties of auditors
PC admits failure to address structural challenges of economy
The Fund and our economic prospects
Draft Ordinance: Companies to be divided into three categories
FPCCI hails World Bank's role in socioeconomic uplift of Pakistan
DAILY EXPRESS
Ishaq Dar will not attend meeting with IMF chairman FBR left for Dubai
Global Index on Financial Inclusion: Pakistan ranked among top five states
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 08, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Traders urged to work out procedures for availing Safta
IT collection through demand creation rises 43pc
Bangladesh extends jute export ban Indefinitely
China forex reserves near three years’ low
THE NEWS
Biometric verification system for Internet services launched
Sri Lankans for joint efforts to boost mutual trade
Climate change dents cotton output in Punjab
FBR to issue active taxpayers list on January 5
Extension in BD’s jute export ban irks Pakistan’s millers
Cotton falls to two-month low on depressed demand
Common economic agenda need of the hour: experts
‘Sino-SAARC coalition to be new force of economic development’
B RECORDER
Bangladesh bans raw jute export Completely
Vast scope exists for expansion of trade with Pakistan: Sri Lankan businessmen
'Tool' of indirect taxes reused for additional revenue: PAMA
TDAP focuses on non-traditional markets to enhance exports: Muneer
Pasha for signing FTA with Turkey
IMF's EFF: no sustainable growth in sight, says expert
Rival groups in FPCCI at loggerheads over ECO-CCI presidency
New trade policy soon: minister
Dar says new taxes only on imported,nonessential Goods
DAILY EXPRESS
Electricity is more expensive in Karachi increase of 0.53 paisa per unit approved
FPCCI delegates to visit Iran and Turkey
BD imposed ban on export of jute indefinitely
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 07, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Sacked factory workers protest
The foreign investment dilemma
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
SBP governor's remarks on CPEC: Clarification
Trade officers: Summary sent to Prime Minister
WHT on banking transactions: Dar to communicate clear policy by December 12: FPCCI chief
WHT on banking transactions: business community concerned over 'upward revision plan'
Bangladesh exports up 13.73 percent
SAARC Fair, WEXNET Exhibition Conclude
'It's time to blame PM': MoF's response
Immovable properties: FBR compiling database of declared values
DAILY EXPRESS
Traders welcomed local bodies’ election
Country’s infrastructure and energy sector will be benefited by corridor
Minibudget has shaken infrastructure foundation
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 06, 2015
DAWN NEWS
State Bank, finance ministry want dollar rate cut by Rs2
Govt to allow imports of new products
Economic cooperation among Saarc members stressed
THE NEWS
Pakistan, IMF to discuss single stage tax proposal in Dubai meeting Tomorrow
Customs audit department discontent with recovery
Pakistan should be more transparent on $46bn China deal: SBP governor
Pakistan advised to refrain from emotionality in FTA with Turkey
B RECORDER
Government needs to be more transparent on $46 billion China deal: Wathra
Forex market: Dar tells FBR to curb illegal trade practices
Single Stage Sales Tax: tax managers to give presentation to IMF
APTMA Punjab agrees to shut down mills once-a-week
DAILY EXPRESS
APTMA to observe weekly strike against govt indifferent attitude
Saarc Secretary General visited Lahore Chamber
Dialogue with IMF to get release new installment of 55 Crore Dollar
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 05, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Banks not doing enough to deliver forex Services
Cash assistance planned to boost non-textile Exports
Cotton market lacks buying interest
Ogra allows gas tariff hike to recover losses
THE NEWS
Domestic gas consumers govt’s top priority: secretary
Sale tax rebate scam points to complicity of FBR officials
Aptma to discuss mills weekly closure today
SAARC Trade Fair a peace initiative: minister
Shares offering at a discount exceeding 50pc to be barred
Sindh’s per capita income slips: report
Economists fear Dar’s optimism not enough to attract investment
B RECORDER
Banks asked to fulfil legitimate forex needs of individuals
US government encouraging companies to invest in Pakistan: Dar informed
Trade within Saarc moving forward: Dastgir
Failure of cotton crop to deepen crisis: APTMA Punjab chapter
APTMA to consider once-a-week shutdown of mills in Punjab today
Cotton rises, hits six-week high on export report, weaker dollar
DAILY EXPRESS
Economy should not be linked with politics Dar
Indus Motor Company has increased cost of car by Rs 15 To 30 Thousand
Institutions has thrown in wind Govt instructions to facilitate Trade
Confidence of investors has increased by 4% during 6 months
Perception to be improved for making Pakistan on progress
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 04, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Economy to take a big hit as cotton output plunges 29pc
Exim Bank to be made functional this fiscal Year
Working group set up to develop e-commerce
OICCI’s business confidence index rises to 22pc
THE NEWS
Rs40 bn taxes slapped to make up for shortfall in FBR target: PPP
Forex reserves down 0.04 percent
Confidence of overseas investors improves by four percentage points
‘Banks will battle digital entrants’
B RECORDER
Pakistan, China fail to finalise second phase of FTA
Over 8.631 million bales of cotton reach ginneries: PCGA
OICCI Business Confidence Index: Business sentiment sees significant Improvement
Hub industrial area Solid-waste management system planned
Economic issues: FCCI chief accuses government of non-serious attitude
APTMA urges MoC to slap RD on synthetic yarn
Sindh government intends to enhance trade with Belarus: SBI chief
Communist China's yuan in elite currency basket!
Launch of Exim Bank in the offing
Draft Companies Bill 2015: listed companies empowered to purchase own shares
DAILY EXPRESS
Balance of payment will be improved through new taxes
Dialogue on bank transaction tax reached at decisive stage
Irregularities begin trend of increasing customs revenues
Forex reserves reached at 19 billon 81 crore dollars
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 03, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan now a safe place to invest, says Minister
FBR finalising new rules for audit
Reserves to touch $21bn soon: Dar
Mini-budget tilting system towards indirect Taxes
THE NEWS
FBR records 33 pc growth in tax collection
Mian Mansha declared foreign property: Ferguson partner
Withholding tax to be restored to 0.6pc from Jan 1: sources
Mill use in Pakistan to fall 10pc to 2.2m tons: ICAC
FBR issues draft rules for special audit panel functioning
Dar directs FBR to ensure 20pc revenue growth in FY16
‘Govt not raising taxes amid fears of backlash from affluent’
‘Mini-budget precursor to more indirect taxes’
FPCCI chief seeks Chinese investment
B RECORDER
LTUs and RTOs to assign jurisdiction of Taxpayers
Experts stipulate steps aimed at boosting Exports
Dar asks FBR to achieve revenue target
Mini-budget: IPR 'fact-sheet' raises the Alarm
Textile woes: MCCI sends 'SOS' to Government
FPCCI, Chinese delegation sign six Agreements
Watch for US recession, zero interest rates in China next year: Citi
Number of active SIMs reaches 122.595 Million
Businesspeople reject RD on imported Goods
Zahid Saeed concerned at rising circular Debt
Jawad for steps towards promoting Pak- Iran trade
Dr Khurram Tariq new central chairman PHMA
Draft Companies Bill 2015: SECP introduces provisions about companies' names
NPLs exceed Rs 21 billion in 9MCY15
DAILY EXPRESS
Govt Sindh has appointed Zuhair Habib CPLC chief
Govt has taken right to live from poor
Dollar reached to RS 108/- after mini budget
Textile industry is passing through its worst stage
Indonesia wants to import Mango dales textile from Pakistan
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 02, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Nepra reduces electricity tariff
Rs40bn fresh taxes to be spent on IDPs’ rehabilitation: Dar
Panic takes its toll on currency market as dollar nears Rs108
Pakistan helps cut India’s cotton glut
China’s yuan success hinges on reform despite IMF move
THE NEWS
Govt has made every commodity costlier: Khursheed Says people are being given only lollipop
Long-term policy stressed for revival of textile industry
Taj Mahal ‘not a Hindu temple’: Indian govt
NA to witness united opposition against mini budget
Tax imposed on luxury items, imports only, claims Dar
India keeps interest rates unchanged
Govt criticised for mini-budget
‘Addition of new capacities in power mix not to alter cost’
PCJCCI chief suggests building China style industrial zones
B RECORDER
Businesses irked by taxation measures
Only rich people targeted: Dar
Regulatory duty imposed on import of 400 Items
Textile industry's frustration deepens
PCJCCI for Chinese-styled symbolic industrial zones
BlackBerry, PTA agree to resolve access Issue
Fuel adjustment: Nepra approves Rs 1.81 per unit refund for October
FBR notifies non-applicability of one percent duty on certain goods
Call for urgent resolution of WHT issue
Incentive package for traders: tax rates may be fixed on flat turnover basis
DAILY EXPRESS
KCCI expressed concern on imposition of regulatory duty
Profit on saving scheme reduced by 0.5% announced
Preparation to introduce value added tax in Pakistan again
New tax of Rs 40 Billion is suicide bomb on country economy
View point on reservation of European Union presented by ministry of commerce
Custom agents expressed concern on blockage of NTN and show cause notice
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 01, 2015
DAWN NEWS
Rs40bn new taxes in ‘mini-budget’
No change in petrol, diesel prices in Dec: Dar
Devolution plan ‘rollback’ displeases Senate Chairman
Carmakers not passing on cost benefits to Buyers
Govt delays tax amnesty scheme for traders
Revenue collection rose 27pc in November
THE NEWS
Prices of petrol, HSD to remain unchanged
Imports taxed to collect Rs40 billion
FBR to start biometric verification of registered sales tax payers
Customs agents facing hardships in filing goods declaration
BlackBerry delays Pakistan shutdown
KSE warns non-compliant listed companies of punitive action
Exports sector faces liquidity crunch
‘Man-made yarn hurting textile sector’
B RECORDER
''There''s no evidence of Rs 430 billion''
5-10 percent regulatory duty levied on 61 new items
One percent additional duty levied on import of mobile phones
BlackBerry exits Pakistan over data access Row
Issues with SRB not resolved yet: FBR starts blocking NTNs of service providers
Experts to find out reasons behind export decline; meeting tomorrow
Import of MMF yarns, fabrics hurting local industry: APTMA
Call for extending deadline for filing tax Returns
SNGPL suspends supply to general Industries
ST increased to 24 percent on motor spirit
Date for filing returns extended to December 31
India''s economy grows 7.4 percent, outperforms China''s
DAILY EXPRESS
Govt exploded bomb of inflation Rs 40 Billion new taxes levied
BlackBerry to stop operation in Pakistan from 30th December
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