TMA HEAD OFFICE
Foreign investors interested in Pakistan
MFN status to India linked with meaningful market access
Dar makes pitch to foreign investors
Ogra recommends cut in oil prices
Top business brains discuss fast-track trade with India
‘No suitable candidate found for chief economist’s job’
‘FBR endangering taxpayers’ lives’
China delegation sees ‘huge potential’ in Pakistan
‘SMEDA not responsible for business failure under PM Youth Scheme
Textile firms attend Paris fair
B RECORDER
Corruption in Customs: 71 cases surfaced in five years: Dar
One-month extension in tax incentive package likely
Pakistan provides immense opportunities for investors: Dar
SBP asks banks to facilitate tax Collection
Businesspeople asked to diversify exports to Argentine
Forex reserves up by $660 million
Tax directory in 75 days: Rs 219 billion to be given to provinces on 20 percent revenue growth: Dar
Pakistan, India below average trade Openness
Mega fake refund scam: FBR reluctant to share companies'' info with FIA
DAILY JANG
Out of court settlement is getting popular
TMA HEAD OFFICE
FPCCI warns govt against plans to access bank account data
China declares currency depreciation ‘normal
Mandatory for Pakistan to complete pipeline: Iran
Major reforms in bureaucracy on the cards
Private sector urged to pay maximum taxes
32 nuclear plants to produce 40,000MW: PAEC
Pakistan ranked unfairly low as investment destination’
SSGC’s LPG business racks up huge losses
‘Pakistan spent $1.85bn on security equipment last year’
Bank advances to SMEs up slightly
Public to exchange decimal coins
B RECORDER
Stay granted by high courts: FBR may allow interim relief to ST return filers
SRO 549(1)/2008: FBR says generators imported by companies liable to ST
FBR urged to extend tax amnesty scheme date
Speakers oppose free trade deal with India
DTRE scheme: FBR spells out role of 'Regulatory Collector
Agriculture sector opposes granting NDMA/MFN status to India
Bid to win textile products' buyers: India resorting to baneful propaganda against Pakistan
SBP reminds public to exchange decimal coins
DAILY JANG
SRO to access to bank account lead to boost black economy in the country
Public to exchange decimal coins
Easy money world’s best mobile money service
New commissioner collector and deputy collector assumed office in Karachi
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Private sector borrowed Rs286bn in seven Months
Generator imports rise to $199.4m
Govt mulls extending tax amnesty scheme
‘GSP Plus not only about textiles
China to add 23,000MW in 5 to 7 years: Ahsan Iqbal
Govt seeks control of EOBI funds
RTO Karachi expects 46,000 NTN holders to file returns
Traders advised to benefit from GTFP
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FBR to brief Prime Minister on tax policy Measures
GSP Plus is not textiles specific alone: German envoy
GSP Plus status: PTEA chief stresses need to transform labour laws in line with ILO's
Punjab Governor urges ginning industry to adopt modern technology
Consignments' weight: misdeclaration causes loss of Rs 70 billion per annum to kitty
Taxpayer Honour Card: businessmen laud government decision
Challenges - economic and noneconomic
Chapter dealing with factors responsible for shortfall deleted: FBR revises Year Book for 2012-13
Traders advised to benefit from GTFP
Pak-Turkey Trade will be increased if decision of Istanbul forum is implemented
Issuance of tax payer’s card is a good step
Rising trend in registration of new companies
Benefits of PM tax scheme highlighted
Sindh passes environment, healthcare bills
Country likely to import 2.5m cotton bales
Textile sustains slowdown in Chinese appetite
FPCCI targets China, India as potential markets for trade
‘New payers to benefit from PM’s tax incentives
Accountholders’ information Karachi Chamber criticises FBR
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Indo-Pakistan trade talks hit stalemate
Privilege cards: FBR unveils lists of 400 top taxpayers
Sales tax registration: FBR retains discretionary powers under ''RegSys''
KCCI President slams SRO 115(1) 2014
Despite passage of two months: KCCI not yet nominated its representative on KPT's board
Pasha lists factors posing challenge to Economy
Under GSP Plus status: LCCI inks MoU to market Pakistani products in 27 EU member states
Companies issued stern warning: ignorance about law cannot be considered an excuse: SECP
Applications for Haj from first week of March
Sindh set to take environment into its own hands
CNG stations to shut for 24 hours
B RECORDER
Deducted at source: WHT collection stands at 65.5 percent in 1HFY14
Despite GSP Plus status: textile exports yet to pick up momentum
Country has huge reserves of oil, gas and coal to meet long-term energy needs
Regular exercise key to living longer
Fresh assessment: action on FTO's recommendation mandatory on part of FBR functionaries
Relief in CNG closure schedule demanded
FPCCI proposes additional duty on finished items
Farmers for policy review on Indian imports
LCCI launches Certificate of Origin
Tanners demand sales tax exemption
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Law, order situation: traders seek arms licence for protection
Gas supply to textile mills restored after five days
Business community urged to bolster Pakistan-China economic ties
Restoration of gas supply: MCCI hails government's decision
Chairman PTA emphasises need to review sales tax regime
APCNGA, KTI seek revision of gas load management schedule
100 top taxpayers: lists being verified with LTUs and RTOs, Dar told
Garments consignments: FBR probing mishandling by customs
400 industrials would be issued special cards by F.B. R
Trade body to help BISP beneficiaries in getting jobs
Consumption-led growth goes up
Free economic zone status for KCIP
Private credit off-take climbs by 59.8 percent
Bankers fear dollarisation, growth in cash economy
FBR urged to extend amnesty schemes
Moot shifted to Nepal as Pakistan fails to issue visas on time
B RECORDER
Indian bank seeks to open two branches
SROs 98 and 897: trade bodies irked by notices: SCCI
Sindh CNG stations to remain closed on February 24
PTBA-KTBA delegation, FBR Member discuss issues
Cotton sowing may rise after GSP plus Status
Refunds issued under ERS: FBR field formation told to conduct PRA
Water, not trade, should top the list
Financial irregularities in TDAP
Govt mulls ‘wide-ranging’ changes in duties, Tariffs
Farmers to resist free trade with India
SBP’s forex reserves rise to $3.1bn
Scheme to honour taxpayers launched
‘NDMA to India only after protecting Pakistan’s interests’
Farmers warn against Wagah reopening
‘Gas cut impacting KE’s generation capability’
Along with water cut, city to face power outages
B RECORDER
FBR allowed to exchange taxpayers'' information at global level
FBR privileges scheme: 100 top taxpayers to get VIP status
Government plans TDAP restructuring: Dastgir
City may be deprived of huge supply of Water
Taxation court issues arrest warrants for Suspect
Dawlance introduces new microwave Oven
Gas curtailment hits K-Electric's power Generation
Forex reserves up $404 million
Economic issues cannot be resolved through free trade agreements
Ministry of planning and development has released funds for commerce division
Infrastructure to be improved and encroachments will be demolished
Foreign exchange reserves increased
Ogra urges ministry to set UFG benchmarks
Textile mills to get gas in Punjab
Retailers start Bangladesh factory Inspections
Islamabad has become a dangerous city: Ministry
Several question marks on higher price
SHC orders SBP to probe Askari Bank fraud
FBR accelerates campaign to broaden tax base
Cotton sowing likely to decline
Energy-starved Pakistan sets sights on coal
Ajman Free Zone attracts Pak investors
City to get water for three days a week
B RECORDER
APCNGA blames SSGC for creating gas crisis in Sindh
Amnesty scheme an effort to broaden tax net: Rasool
Punjab-based textile mills: decision to restore gas supply hailed
Hub Dam touches dead level: Metropolis to face severe water shortage: KWSB
63 show-cause proceedings initiated in January: SECP implements strategy to detect corporate fraud
Pakistan to boost trade, investment with Muslim states: Dar
Textile, leather industries: traders concerned over ST increase FDI decline
Adjustment of ST paid on services 106 mega entities granted interim relief by FBR
Trade bodies urged to help resolve traffic problems
RTO-III Karachi: proceedings for recovery of ISL initiated
To overcome traffic Jam traders should nominate their representatives
Senators dispute govt claim about power Subsidy
13.3m bales of cotton produced
Move to bring farm sector under tax net
Aptma warns against hike in ST rate
Malaysia top holiday spot for Muslims
Consumers being fleeced in name of power subsidy: Senate body
Tax authorities unearth fraud worth billions of rupees
B RECORDER
Punjab-based textile industry still facing 6 hours' loadshedding
About 13.2 million bales of cotton reach Ginneries
PHMA concerned over gas suspension to textile sector
APTMA concerned over plans to raise ST rate
FBR''s SMS causes widespread panic
Delay in seeking proposals: federal budget size for Fiscal Year 2015 yet to be indicated
New gas connections made costly for Punjab, KP people
Govt earns 23pc more from oil and gas sector
Denmark keen to forge closer ties’
Aptma urges govt to restore Punjab’s gas Supply
Nine percent additional tax on CNG can’t be imposed: SC
Power generation improves by 5.8pc
KCCI Export Trophy Awards postponed
Textile mills oppose FBR’s plan
Aptma seeks extension of gas supply
LCCI welcomes proposal to reduce GST
B RECORDER
SNGPL to withdraw decision of gas suspension to textile industries
'FCCI plays active role in economic development'
Sindh government apathetic about welfare of labourers
Traders decide to take appropriate measures towards security
TDAP scam: private secretary to Amin arrested?
July-January period: net foreign private investment down 14 percent
DAILY JANG
Issuance of arm license to traders be simplified
Call to adopt mechanism to face climate Change
Liberalised trade to change social milieu
All stakeholders clear MoU to import power from India?
An orange a day may ward off stroke risk!
B RECORDER
Avoiding issuance of ST refund: FBR accused of transferring IRS officers Frequently
Bangladesh exports rise 7.8 percent on garment sales
Industrial parks being set up to promote Exports
Disconnection of gas supply to textile units: APTMA chief hits out at SNGPL
Chambers of India, Pakistan want trade Normalized
Dar calls and says: ‘We have done it
No future planning being done to overcome energy crisis’
Indian trade team hopeful of peace talks
Revenue body fails to bring evaders in tax net: experts
B RECORDER
KCCI finalises arrangements for ETA
Post GSP plus status scenario: government neglects value-added sector:Apparel Forum
Increase in sales tax will hit GSP+ benefits: APTPMA
PTEA opposes increase in sales tax
Economic cooperation: traders upbeat for rapid progress in Pak-India ties
Economic situation: rosy picture
Pak-India Business Council meets today
SITE rejected effects of industrial waste from Khaninjar Lake
Trade linked to resumption of composite dialogue: minister
Sharif invites Turks to become development Partners
Dubai vying to be world’s next fashion Capital
A potential bombshell Tax Directory to be out today
Pak-India trade at highest possible
Exchequer deprived of Rs12 billion
Solar technology attracting rich electricity consumers
B RECORDER
''India Show'' inaugurated: NDMA matter to be finalised soon: Dastgir
Rising generation costs led to power tariff hike: Nepra annual report for 2012-13
Major export sectors: FBR's proposal to withdraw lower ST rates rejected
APTPMA concerned over review of sales tax regime
Prevailing energy crisis hits Punjabbased textile industry hard
Dastagir vows support to leather garments export
Sindh government seeks to modernize tax collection arm: Qaim
Arms licenses: date for renewal not Extended
H1 cotton yarn exports manage to cross $1 billion mark
Exports can be doubled if issue of energy and refund resolved
All steps are being taken to provide security to traders
Saudi crown prince due tomorrow
Dar criticises PIA ‘go-it-alone’ approach
Federal health officials confused over Indian travel restriction due to polio
Country facing acute gas shortage, says minister
SBP reserves slip to 13-year low at $2.8 billion
Forex reserves to go over $10bn by March: Dar
Tax authorities unearth scam worth Rs745 million
Power subsidies consumed 96pc of allocation for FY13
‘Dept to monitor GSP Plus conventions
‘GSP Plus status to enhance trade
B RECORDER
Sharma will be conspicuous by his absence: ''India show'' opens today
Energy crisis, high mark-up: exporters apprehensive about GSP plus benefits
Farmers threaten to resist grant of MFN status to India
Pakistan must study impact before signing NDMA with India
GSP Plus status: special cell set up to monitor implementation of conventions
Cotton ginning machinery: Indian companies campaigning to capture Pakistani market
India accused of flip-flop over full market access plan
Plan for joint chamber of Pakistan and Germany being considered: German CG
Trade delegation of Germany comprising 80 members will visit Pakistan
Exporters worry over report of hike in ST
Indian minister cancels Pakistan visit
Pakistan preparing to import cheap power from Iran
Trade deficit touches $11.11 billion
PM permits negative-list items at Lahore trade show
Labour court permits closure of Lawrencepur
‘India filling China, Bangladesh void in garment sector’
Pak-India business forums to promote trade: KCCI
B RECORDER
Fiscal Year 2013-14: Trade deficit fallsby 4.55 percent in July-January
FBR may slap 17 percent ST on major export sectors
Availing GSP plus opportunity: PTEA demands immediate payment of ST refunds
Sales tax regime: PAF demands zerorate facility for exporters
Gas suspended for three days: MCCI urges minister for uninterrupted power supply
Indo-Pak trade: FISME chief advises businesspeople to pinpoint hurdles
SBP asks banks to reactivate dormant SCRAs
Indian minister to skip Lahore trade show
Pakistan helps open ‘textile village’ inSriLanka
Kejriwal takes on Mukesh Ambani over gas pricing
Foreign remittances rise to $9 billion in 7 months
Key issues pending as ports remain nonfunctional
Netherlands for improving trade ties
Planners considering awarding equivalence certificates to workers
Opinion sought on ban over chemicals’ import
Delayed visas biggest hurdle to Indo-Pak trade
K-Electric claims bank charges legal
Aptma hails decision to import LNG
B RECORDER
Minimum tax: Dar expected to exempt cost of electricity
Withdrawal of tax exemptions/concessions: Rs 520 billion impact to help bridge fiscal deficit
Possible refund of bill charges: over 2 million KESC consumers look to Nepra
Mitigating energy constraints: Aptma hails chief minister for importing LNG by November
Country to get benefit from solar energy this year: Chief Minister Punjab
Pakistan and India urged to resolve trade issues through talks
Dar, Netherlands envoy discuss bilateral trade ties
FBR's enforcement plan in Lahore:2,059 non-compliant taxpayers removed from ATL
Pakistan HC inaugurates textile village in Sri Lanka
KCCI chief urges government to take notice of lawlessness
An imminent setback for Pak-India trade
Issues of industrial areas to be resolved on priority basis
Finance ministry asked to release funds for export promotion
Gas shortage after blasts brings misery to Punjab
IMF promised end to power subsidy in next budget
Foreign investment to boost country’s economy: PM
Revenue body not to ask source of investment
‘Pakistan must study impact of MFN status’
Consumer credit likely to go up 8pc
Concerns over liberalised trade termed baseless
‘Pakistan needs to diversify exports to EU’
B RECORDER
Consignments at Wagha Border: delay in clearance of perishable items irks Punjab government
Government's bold decisions help turnaround economy: Dar
Three pipelines explode: gas supply to Punjab cities suspended
Liberalised trade with India to benefit millions: PEW
Residents brave gas loadshedding, lowPressure
Minister to inaugurate 'The India Show
Tariq Ikram bestowed upon Italian Award
TDAP awarded gold medal for attaining Target
Faisalabad textile and other sectors: traders highlight 10 major issues in budgetary measures
Walking a tightrope to keep IMF happy
Foreign investment to boost economy, generate employment: Prime Minister
Supplies made to withholding agents: RTOs fail to monitor deduction of sales Tax
Wahga Customs Station to start functioning soon: Indian HC
Pak-IMF talks succeed in Dubai
CCI to consider tax on buying, selling dollars
Pakistan International Business,
Owners of BD fire-disaster factory sent to jail
B RECORDER
Third EFF tranche: Pakistan to get $550 million anytime soon
Pak-India trade normalisation talks hit a Snag
Punjab Governor gives awards to business leaders
FBR not entertaining people's access to info applications
Eating yoghurt linked to lower diabetes Risk
Seminar on energy efficiency and green productivity held
Pakistan Business Seminar' held in Dubai
Budget 2014-15: major policy shift expected in new taxation measures
Bangladesh garment factory owners surrender over deadly fire
MOL to add 28 MMCFD gas, 7,600 barrels of crude oil to system from today
Business, industry suffer badly on second Shutdown
Amenities sought at industrial estates
Indian agencies oppose mobile connectivity with Pakistan
US supports expanding of Indo-Pak commercial ties: Rice
Karachi suffers Rs4.5 billion loss due to strike
‘Pakistan has edge over India in cotton'
B RECORDER
10,000 megawatts shortfall: Prime Minister admits enormity of challenge
Pakistan stands a chance to reduce trade deficit: China plans $10 trillion imports in five years
India tops regional list: Country experiencing relatively high inflation
NDMA to India: APTMA conveys serious Reservations
Industries remain closed on MQM 'day of mourning
Big entities in Karachi LTU: slow pace of post-refund audit cause of concern for FBR
DAILY JANG
OPEN ACCESS TO INDIAN MARKET WILL BE DISASTROUS
PAKISTAN TEXTILE DELEGATION LEAVES FOR ROMANIA
Drug sector sees adverse impact on local Production
Lifestyle Pakistan in New Delhi
India likely to get special market access on February 15
FBR slammed for setting ambitious collection targets
Govt urged to keep up economic push
B RECORDER
Mutual market access: Islamabad & Delhi agree to expedite work, Senate Told
Trade, agriculture policies soon, National Assembly told
'SRO culture' needs to be discouraged: FCCI president
TDAP to organise 'Lifestyle Pakistan' Expo in Delhi
Strategy against power theft to be worked out: meeting on February 11
Additional bill collection charges: Nepra tells KESC to stop collecting Rs 8 from consumers
Customs fails to curb under-invoicing
Banks' refusal to collect utility bills: SBP takes notice of complaints
DIALOGUES WITH INDIA IS STILL GOING ON
F.P.C.C.I RAISE OBJECTION ON HOLDING MADE IN PAKISTAN EXHIBITION BY PRGMEA
IMF INSTRUCTED PAKISTAN TO REDUCE SUBSIDY ON ELECTRICITY
Nepra announces further increase in power tariff
Use of water as weapon to become common, warns scholar
Talks with India on opening of bank Branches
WB poverty strategy for Pakistan
Dynamic profit rates recommended to boost savings
India eases visa rules to boost tourist Numbers
Why they fear an autonomous SBP
‘Pakistan to provide market access to regional countries’
Movenpick Hotel to undergo $30m facelift
Indian HC hints at opening bank branches, Karachi consulate
Experts call for autonomy for State Bank
B RECORDER
Foreign reserves inch up by $23.5 Million
Power tariff up by Rs 1.01 per unit
Top SSGC officials facing removal
Corporate tax returns: desk audit must be completed by February 28: FBR chief
100,000 new taxpayers to be netted in each of three consecutive years: National Assembly informed
India warns US of consequences on visa reform
Foreign investment to touch 20 percent of GDP in five years: BoI chief
IHC decision termed landmark: government urged to restore gas supply to CNG stations
FBR's functioning: Pral submits report to Chairman
EU ready to lift duties on most US goods to reach trade pact
Leather garments export grows by $18.17 million in July-December
Enhanced water supply to leather industry demanded
KEPZ registers 32 percent growth in December 2013
Radical change in export regime to Kabul
Saarc president for reviving visa Exemption
Wapda awarded contract to firm suspended by W. Bank
Pakistan enjoys current account surplus with US, EU
Businessmen fret over containers’ hijacking
K-Electric assigned new security symbols
‘Pakistanis concerned over future energy needs’
Corruption a greater impediment to investment: experts
B RECORDER
Energy sector projects: monitoring units being set up in ministries
Pakistan to allow export, sale of restricted goods for 'India Show' in Lahore
Vikramjit for revival of Saarc visa exemption sticker
Textile exporters: RTO gears up efforts to release pending refund claims
Power shortfall surges to 2500 Megawatts
Ajman Free Zone offers trade opportunities to Pakistani investors
Adopting Indian procedure: government urged to curb dumping of hazardous plastic scrap
Pakistan hopes to sign cut-price gas deal with Qatar
Meeting of Central Executive Committee of Hyderabad chamber held
British envoy says Pakistan safe for Business
Chambers to pressurise govt for implementing budget proposals
Revenue body charges PRAL with nepotism
‘British firms keen to invest in Pakistan’
Govt urged to improve economic competitiveness
B RECORDER
GSP for Pakistan: US Congress decision awaited
Minister accused of appeasing India at Pak industries' cost
PIAF lauds: KCCI chief's appointment as CPBLC chairman
Substandard bottled water: PSQCA launches crackdown
SSGC consumers burdened with GSD
Budget 2014-15: all chambers to prepare proposals jointly
Chartered Accountants agree to pay sales tax on services to SRB
13.1m bales of cotton produced
Govt set to end uniform petrol price policy
Exporters see $100m Indian orders
B RECORDER
Economic reforms: IMF mission hails government''s efforts
New sales tax registration form issued
Sick units in EPZ to be reallocated to new investors
Over 24 chambers, associations totake part in KCCI pre-budget meeting
Bangladesh foreign exchangereserves hit record high
GSP Plus status: Textile City to be launched in April
Highest fall in June 2013: gas production continues to decline
All Pakistan PRE-budget conference in Karachi Chamber today
Trade ties with Japan set to grow
Pakistan may seek IMF waiver on borrowing
Coal power to cost upwards of Rs30 per kWh
India set to ease visa restrictions for 180 countries except Pakistan
India ready to export power from Amritsar to Lahore
B RECORDER
Risk-based ST registration system Launched
India set to ease visa restrictions
Bogus sales tax refund: FBR foils manufacturer''s bid to run away with huge amount
LNG import to become a reality
Trade with India: APTMA urges govt to ensure level playing field
Pakistani waste management firm wins Award
Land routes to be opened for transit trade
Drive to recover stamp duty dues from Banks
Pakistan continues to develop civil nuclear capability: PAEC
Allotment of 3,000 acres industrial land approved
Government urged to remain cautious in trading links with India
Travelers to get multiple visa for Denmark
B RECORDER
Imported items: poor customs valuation hits tax and duty collection
Textile policy by middle of this year'
Missions abroad: move for handing over passport operations to consular staff opposed
1,050 acres approved for M-3 Industrial City
Wathra made SBP’s acting governor
Surgical forging units resist FBR move
Uniform cheque printing from June
THE NEWS
Ogra wants petrol price cut, govt says no
The poor state of the State Bank
Experts urge clarity on govt policies
Cheap labour attracts Chinese investors
Petrol‚ diesel prices to stay put
Wathra named acting SBP governor, many names on list
B RECORDER
Wathra appointed acting SBP governor
Major oil products'' prices kept Unchanged
India Show: Customs allows 'on site examination' of goods
Export target: TDAP DG assures private sector full support
Asma Jahangir receives Polish award
SBP issues new guidelines on layout of Cheques exporters
Linkages of money laundering: Customs planning to probe commercial
Fiscal Year 2013 revenue shortfall: FBR chief holds top management, workforce responsible
PTI questions resignation of SBP Governor
DAILY JANG
There is scope of smooth sunning of business in Malaysia
There should be balance in Trade with India
Work on 24th Hours trade with India completed
Private sector should try to achieve export target of 30th billion US$