TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 28 2018
Steep rise likely in diesel petrol prices
Pakistan top choice for Saudi investment
AIIB approves $1 & half bn in loans to India for infrastructure projects
Amnesty scheme expats to be charged 2 4 pc tax
FBR identifies 100000 non filers in Punjab
Gwadar coal power plant tariff sought
Budget deficit clocks in at 3 percent of GDP in July Feb
Govt plans to roll out amnesty scheme for foreign assets on March 15
Experts urge for better water policy management
Red tape pushes small exporters out of business
Banks should cooperate with industry
Money held abroad SBP too expresses its inability
FATF issue impedes refund payments Afzal
US official reminds government of FATF responsibility
Price of petroleum products likely to be increased by Rs 1 to Rs 7
2percent and 4 percent tax o be levied on declaration of foreign assets under amnesty scheme
DAILY EXPRESS
Payment of foreign dues announcement to sell bonds worth 3 billion dollar in international market
Value added sector once again demands payment of refund
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 27 2018
NBP chief among three made accused in case against Dar
IHC declares suspension of mobile phone service illegal
Cotton council formed in Punjab
Chairman BoI lures Japanese investors
President Mamnoon Hussain meets business delegation
Watch out you can die in a bathroom
Pakistan yet to decide participation in WTO moot in India
Council of Cotton Stakeholders formedI lures Japanese investors
B RECORDER
Government to devise strategy to stay off grey list Afzal
Limitations pertaining to NRP forex accounts FBR may amend tax laws through Finance Bill
Cotton production targets Council of cotton stakeholders formed to finalise joint strategy
Revised cotton production target missed
Customs set to launch e payment module by March 15
KATI chief for reforms to benefit from GSP plus status
President elect SAARC CCI for greater regional trade integration
System gas to industry to be restored in March SNGPL
Business community to set up bank for industrial units of region FCCI
Pakistan rejects invitation to attend WTO meeting
Pakistan and Philippine will hold meeting today on prefential trade agreement
SRARC Trade can be increased from 28 to 100 billion dollar if hurdles are removed
Prominent business men meets President Mamnoon Hussain
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 26 2018
PML N Govt orders 1m gas connections to woo voters
Pakistan may find itself on FATF blacklist after June
Businesses acquire a taste for democracy
FATF drama over but worries persist
Reforms to improve ease of doing business
An overly ambitious export target
Liquid & fixed assets abroad two pronged strategy required to identify Pakistanis
The timing of the budget fiscal year 2019
Pakistan agenda for economic reforms
Interview with Aamir Fayyaz Sheikh Chairman APTMA
RS 58000 billion target likely to be set by FBR for next year fiscal budget
Sugar can be control up to 20 percentage through use of curd medical experts
UK introduced visa delivery to Bangladeshis citizens at their door step
Discrepancies in trade statistic
All Pakistan international chamber presidents conference on 11th March at Gawadar
Stressed to take on board to stake holder while framing new trade policy
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 24 2018
Used car imports set to resume
Project launched to improve investment climate
Act now or face action in 90 days FATF
The likely economic fallout for Pakistan in FATF list
FBR seeks public help to track offshore investors
Non textile exports up 17pc in Jul Jan
Three Leaks 151 names uploaded on website to find their trace SC told
Strategic Trade Policy Framework BMP calls for consultation with all stakeholders
Continuity of GSP Plus FCCI hails EU body decision
LCCI slams misuse of FBR discretionary powers
FTAs with China APBF suggests strategy to benefit local industry
Early disbursement of refunds demanded
BoI launches project to attract local & foreign investment
Ease of doing business reform II
From today till announcement of budget FBR all offices will remain open on Saturday
Pakistan has to forfeit assets involved in money laundering
Form next month supply of electricity would be according to demand ministry of energy claimed
FBR Inland Revenue and custom officers promoted in grade 20 & 21
Lahore chamber demands immediate release of refunds TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 23 2018
LOADSHEDDING MAY RETURN AS LOSSES HAVE TRIPLED WARNS MINISTER
IRAN ENVOY TO PAKISTAN REGRETS DELAY IN OPENING OF BILATERAL BANKING TIES
LITTLE CHANGE IN PAKISTAN’S RANKING IN CORRUPTION INDEX
IMPORT BILL SURGES DUE TO OIL PRICE SPIKE
RULES NOTIFIED FOR E-VOTING IN COMPANY POLLS
POWER CONSUMERS TO GET RS3.24 PER UNIT REFUND, EXCEPT FOR KARACHI
SAUDI ARABIA TO SPEND $64BN ON ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IN 10 YEARS
UNION LEADERS CALL FOR IMMEDIATE BAN ON ASBESTOS
S ARABIA TO SPEND BILLIONS ONWESTERN STYLE ENTERTAINMENT
PAKISTAN SHORT-TERM BORROWING RISES TO $1.77 BILLION IN JULY JAN
RS 3.24/UNIT OVERCHARGED IN JANUARY CPPA ORDERED TO REFUND RS27 BILLION TO ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS
FOREX RESERVES SLIDE TO $18.828 BLN
MINIMUM WAGE LAWS IMPACT SKILLED WORKERS NEGATIVELY
YESTERDAY TODAY AND THE MIND BLOWING TOMORROW
FPCCI WELCOMES ADVISER STATEMENT
NEPRA APPROVES RS 34 BILLION REFUND TO CONSUMERS
27 items lost competitiveness in world markets since 2013 Senate told
Forex reserves down $139.4 million
PAKISTAN RANKS 117 IN CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX
TRADE AND SETTLEMENT IN CHINESE YUAN SBP MCB BANK ORGANISE AWARENESS CONFERENCE
SECP GRANTS COS E-VOTING FACILITY
INTERVIEW WITH SBP GOVERNOR TARIQ BAJWA THE JURY IS DIVIDED ON THE IMPACT OF PKR DEPRECIATION
AD PAKISTAN TANNERS ASSOCIATION PTA
NEPRA APPROVED REDUCTION IN ELECTRIC TARIFF BY RS 3.24 PER UNIT NOT APPLICABLE IN KARACHI
TOTAL DECLINE IN FOREX RESERVES BY 13 CRORE 94 LAC DOLLAR
CONTINUATION OF GSP+ FACILITY FOR PAKISTAN APPRECIABLE MUSHTAQ JAVED
USE OF 8 GLASS OF WATER DAILY IS NOT MUST FOR EVERYONE RESEARCH
VOLUME OF CIRCULAR DEBTS IS A MATTER OF CONCERN
DECISION TO GET ALIVE KARACHI GARMENTS CITY PROJECT
PM SOUGHT REPLY FROM FBR ON WITHDRAWING MONEY FROM BANK ACCOUNT
FOREX RESERVES LEFT FOR TWO MONTHS IMPORT REQUIREMENT
NEWS Clippings
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 21 2018
Pakistan gets reprieve on FATF watch list, says Asif
Cabinet clears imported cars stranded at port
Book launched on economic history on Pakistan
EU renews GSP+ scheme for two years
Current account gap widens 48pc
First-half fiscal deficit touches 2.2pc despite provincial cash surpluses
Federal cabinet rejects Nepra proposal to raise power tariff
Pakistani exports to Spain up by 50 percent
Finance secretarys absence Does PM consider him above law?
Current account deficit surges 48.10pc to $9.156bln in July-Jan
Dubais real estate slump to last until 2020
IR offices to remain open on 24th
FPCCI seeks relief for textile sector
Punjab govts economic reforms hailed
Dubai property slump to continue S&P
Credit rating will be the first casualty?
July-January period C/A deficit exceeds $9 billion on higher Imports
Cabinet vows to promote foreign investment
Tax officials fear keep 2.2 million people away from tax net Senate body
FPCCI for making over 100 closed textile units functional
LTUs, RTOs to remain open on February 24
BMP urges world community to acknowledge Pakistans sacrifices against terrorism
Pakistan needs to show strong presence in huge African market
July-January FY2018 Economic round-up
SECPs proposal Co may appoint share registrar for payment of cash dividend
PM calls for ensuring uninterrupted power supply
Appeal – give smaller provinces their constitutional right progress
TDAP AD ANPIC LEON-MEXICO May 23-25, 2018
Petroleum products price likely to increase by Rs 1.50 per liter
In Karachi activities in investment and business increasing Mohd Zubiar
Textile sector be provided electricity and gas without interruption Ghazanfar Bilour
Amnesty scheme is the need of Hour
Cabinet meeting NEPRAs review petition rejected tariff to be remain same
Dubai real estate can fall by 15% S&P
SBP proposed to fix forex remittance limit annually Rs 10 million
Current account deficit increased by 9 billion dollar during 7 months
Rs 796 billion budget deficit during 1st 6 months
Big opportunities exist for Pakistan in Africa envoys
Order issued to investigate investment in property business
Budget will be placed business friendly Haroon Akhtar
Import orders of cotton started can celling due to fall in local price
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 20 2018
Revenues on a crutch withholding taxes outperform all other heads
7.49pc increase in cotton production
Bostan Industrial Estate declared economic zone
Pakistans trade with China seen at $45bln on improving market access
Investing in employment intensive SMEs more lucrative for exports
Sindh vows support for regional industrial ties
KCCI team to depart for Mauritius on 26th
APTMA regrets delay in refunds
Readymade garment exports up by 14 percent
APTMA chief irked by delay in clearance of DLTL claims
Access to WHT info FBR seeks SBPs help
Chemical manufacturers concerned at higher rates of RLNG
KCCI delegation to visit Mauritius next week
Govt working on policy to address trade- related issues DG TDAP
Electric tariff likely to be reduced by Rs.2.97 per unit
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 19 2018
Reserves & emerging external situation
42 Indian languages, dialects facing extinction in India
Banks have mixed feelings on FATF move
The SBP launches the long-awaited Islamic
Another amnesty scheme for a song
Revising China FTA may not make big Difference
Writing letters to foreign missions for visas becomes a lucrative business
September-December 2017 external borrowing challenge Grows
Power generation ban imposed on new projects
FBR to employ risk-based audit selection mechanism
PRGMEA urges government to set up display centres abroad
Eleventh five-year plan targets
AD All Pakistan Textile Mills Association
Use of curd daily can prevent from sugar disease experts
Disclosure of issuing letters to diplomatic mission for visas from private sector traders
Tax payers issues should be resolved on priority Chairman PIAF
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 18 2018
FATF begins today review of move to put Pakistan on grey-list
Aptma seeks Shahbaz help to resolve refunds, energy issues
Rupee sees steepest fall against euro in 2017
Large-scale manufacturing shrinks for second month
Pervaiz lures foreign investors
Industrialists express concern over police action
Govts last 100-day countdown begins tomorrow
Shahbaz role model for other CMs Dr Ishrat
LSM posts 5.5 percent growth in July- Dec
Customs unearths Rs18bln tax evasion in consignments
Canadian trade body seeks ties with chambers
CPEC energy investments led to zero load-shedding minister
ECO-CCI meets in March to pushintraregional trade
Traders urged to tap UK potential
Removal of additional surcharge urged
Cabinet to ratify decisions of ECC, Cabinet committees
Valuation of property on basis of actual market value FBR
FPCCI chief to preside ECO-CCI meeting in Iran
Cellphone import surges to $376.498m
Sales tax refund process will begin this month Miftah
APTMA urges CM to solve energy tariff issue
External-debt,-other-liabilities
Govts last 100-day countdown begins tomorrow
Used to drink wine by taking loan
Proposal to impose fine on late filing of tax turns
ECOs chamber executive committee meeting will be held on 5th March
Expensive electricity gas nonpayment of refunds textile sector warned to come on street
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 17 2018
Industrialists booked for hindering work of water panel
AD PUBLIC NOTICE TRAFFIC LICENSING AND TRAINING KARACHI.
Three Islamic standards for investments okayed
Tax associations invited to submit budget proposals
Software crash leads to suspension of work at driving licence branches
Foreign accounts, properties No one can be tried by obtaining info under OECD
Pakistan could face economic pain from return to terrorist financing grey list
Banks foreign transaction costs may spike on FATF relisting
Customs launches online solution
Intertextile Shanghai Expo 37 yarn, fabric companies to attend
Customs to launch e-payment module by next week
Rs118m unverified tax refunds unearthed
UAE-India currency swap deal Lasbela CCI seeks to draw govts attention
Promotion of SME Banking SBP launches awareness campaign for chambers
Walmart in talks to buy more than 40pc of Indias Flipkart
Higher economic growth can help reverse brain drain PM
BTB initiative FBR facing serious issues in delivery of notices
Govt to welcome budget proposals from tax bar bodies Haroon
Pakistans foreign debts touched at 89 billion dollar
2014-17 more than Rs. 1 trillion invested in real estate during 2014-17
Pakistans positive perception arises in world economic forum
Driving license system hacked link with 26 branches suspended
Countries condition and position of reduced investment
Pakistans foreign debts increased by 5.8 billion dollar during July-December
K Electric reduced 30% time for new industrial connection
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 16 2018
Doing business in Sindh to get easier SBI
Out-of-court settlement regulations notified
Extension in return e-filing date sought
SC asks body to devise ways to get back money stashed abroad
Fingerprinting issue of Haj, Umrah pilgrims
AD All Textile Mills Association
Bringing money from abroad What incentives being given to lure people, asks SC
UAE provides particulars of 31 super rich Pakistanis
Study suggests link between ultra-processed foods, cancer
Senate body approves legal changes to trim Nepras powers
Taxmen knock fund manager for Dubai money trail
FDI declines 2.9 percent to $1.487bln in July-January
Forex reserves fall to $18.968 billion
Ministries need to own trade policy for success PBC
World Bank stresses faster ease of business reforms
SECP holds seminar on company registration
Pakistan to attend SAARC conclave
IRIS glitches delay tax filing
Expo Centre Karachi to be expanded
Advance tax on property deals FBR to compile list of top 10,000 persons for categorization
Clarification by Ministry of Commerce
SC takes major step towards recovering undeclared wealth stashed abroad
Forex reserves slip below $19 billion
July-January FDI down three percent
FBR accused of trying to protect corrupt officials
Pakistan desirous of promoting trade ties with Canada minister
Prime Ministers export package PHMA for restoration of associations role in transparent disbursement
Jul-December bedwear export touches $1.124 billion mark
BMP underscores need for removal of obstacles to Pak-US trade
Monthly statements KTBA urges FBR to extend January Deadline
Haroon makes reasonable pitch to lure Turkish investors
Official vows to ensure representation of value-added textile sector on TDAP board
STPF targets PBC sends recommendations to Ministry of Commerce
Need for efficient tax authority
Karachiites badly affected by CNG closure
No across the board withdrawals in National Savings Schemes
55 properties worth Rs 60 billion of 31 Pakistanis
Strict punishment should be given involved in Baldia Factory tragedy
Public deprived of Rs 30/- on petroleum products
Foreign payments forex reserves reduced by 13 billion dollar
Expansion plan of EXPO center Karachi ready
Target of 6% economic growth will be achieved Haroon Akhar
Foreign direct investment reduced by 2.9% during July to January
Pervaiz Malik meets Ontario international commerce minister
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 15 2018
Govt axes key power sector loan for billing improvement
Approval for draft trade policy sought
Long-term Islamic financing facility launched
FBR one step forward, two steps back
FBR issues 400 notices to probe sources of investment in Dubai real estate
Government eyes $61 billion export revenue in next five years
SBP allows Islamic banks to offer longterm financing facility
Economy going around in circles
TDAP secy to meet exporters today
FTAs with China, Malaysia accrue little or no Benefit
SBP announces Modaraba-based ILTFF for exporters
Posts of trade officers Balochistan lawmakers protest against stepmotherly treatment
Doing business reforms BoI panel terms delayed refunds a major bottleneck
Detail of properties of 55 Pakistans received from U.A.E
Strategy formed to stop snatching and sale and purchase of stolen mobile phones
National assembly disclosure of collecting tax Rs.40 on diesel and Rs. 34 from petrol per liter.
Facility of long term Islamic financing introduced
More incentives will be given to SMES in trade policy Younus Dagha
Govt could not full fill promise of payment of refunds to exporters
26 Pakistani companies participated in tex world apparel sourcing exhibition at Paris
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 14 2018
Power sector could see market operator under new reforms
Pakistan, Canada seek to remove hurdles in bilateral trade
Turkey wants early finalisation of free trade agreement
NA rejects continuous rise in prices of petroleum products
Pak-Canada joint working group meetings next month
Pakistan seeks Turkish investment in SEZs
Gas imports to match local output in two years official
Economy paying the price for poor governance
Diplomats urged businessmen to focus on diversifying Exports
Pakistan seeks greater market access to Canada minister
SBP autonomy and monetary policy – VI
Officials urged to ensure ban on polythene bags
SECP to maintain panel of mediators for resolving disputes of Cos
GIDC removal on feedstock Fertilizer sector urges govt to reduce gas prices
Paksitan laid down foundation of macro economic stablity commerce misnter
FBR sought tax proposals for budget 2018-2019 fiscal year
Federal govt failed mostly in achieving economic target
Efforts failed in making Canada prefertinal market by Pakistan
Announced to hold international chamber conference on CEPEC in Gawader
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 13 2018
Smeda starts consultation on SME budget proposals
Improved facilities at EPZ urged
ICI soda ash plant operational
India announces new bad loan resolution plan
Remittances climb to $11.4bn since July
AD Of Sindh Building Control Authority Initiates Public Friendly Building Regulations
Remittances rise 3.55pc to $11.383bln in July-January
UK eyes key role in Pakistans development
Iran affirms all-out support for trade initiatives from Pakistan
KCCI awards contract for construction of new building
ICI Pakistan expands soda ash output
PRGMEA slams delay in tax refunds
Indias retail inflation slightly eases
FY17 71pc rise in domestic debt, 29pc in external Debt
Budget proposals SMEDA initiates consultative Process
Jawed Ghori nominated as GBM of SITE
Towel export grows to $381.232m in Jul-Dec
More air cargo routes needed to enhance exports to China
FBR to prescribe documentation, CbC reporting requirements
Increase in oil prices to create new challenges for economy BMP
KCCI awards construction contract of new building to Times Group
LCCI members asked to settle disputes through Mediation
Refund cases PRGMEA condemns delaying tactics
FTO concerned at widening trade deficit
FCCI to compile budget proposals
Demands to improve infrastructure in export processing zone
ICI completes its 1st expansion plant of soda ash
Karachi chamber will begin construction of new building next week
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 12 2018
Dubai opens worlds tallest hotel
SC to take up case about Pakistanis properties abroad
Grappling with adverse terms of trade
Making export recovery sustainable
Dubai opens worlds tallest hotel, again!
Gas deficit will widen up to 6.6 bcfd by 2029-30 Ogra report
Sindh unveils first labour policy adopted after tripartite consultation process
ST refunds FTO recommendation still remains Unimplemented
Withdrawal of money from bank accounts PTAA approaches PM
High-level Chinese team due in March
FCCI for bringing wealthy non-tax payers into tax net
Services of ex-member IR Tanveer Ahmad lauded
Pakistan, Canada hold trade talks today
Bilateral trade dialogue between Pakistan and Canada will be held today
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 11 2018
Power, gas price cut for industry may not come minister
Govt unveils first Sindh Labour Policy 2018
KP produced no power despite federal gas PM
Ogra supports indigenous gas production to bridge shortfall
Comment Economy to languish as long as the menace of graft lingers large
Cos Act requires firms to appoint legal adviser on retainer ship SECP
Sindh Tripartite Labour Policy 2018 announced
KCCI urges lawmakers to revisit power laws
Uniform energy price APTMA urges govt to revive $4bn closed capacity
LCCI urges FBR to release refunds on first-come-firsterve Basis
Buying house, display centre to be set up in Malaysia
Import consignments MCC EPZA declares 100pc examination mandatory
Foreign assets SBP asked to file report
Valuation anomalies No complaint received from ABAD FBR
Biometric condition restored for UMRAH pilgrims
Govt of Sindh announced 1st labour policy labour leaders hailed
KP govt got gas prom us but not generate electricity PM
Dubai properties investigation must
6 billion dollars needed during 4 months to settle foreign payments
Campaign begins against black mirror and fancy number palates vehicles
Tax filers in Pakistanis less than Afghanistan
Expressed concern on declining reserves
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 10 2018
FBR, FIA have list of Pakistanis with properties in Dubai
German envoy urges stronger business relations, joint ventures
Sindh govt explains stance on gas sector reforms
Pakistanis Rs900 bn properties in Dubai NA committee decides to refer issue to NAB
Industries would be bound to employ local people
Path to long-term growth passes through level playing field
17 projects under PSDP NA panel suggests Rs 20 billion budgetary proposals
Properties in UAE Parliamentary body decides to refer matter to NAB
TDAP holds consultations on STPF
FBR prescribes revised procedure for filing of appeals
LCCI, MICCI ink MoU to enhance cooperation
Wealthy non-taxpayers must be brought into tax net Iftikhar Malik
Ease of doing business Reforms under consideration of SECP, BoI
Chief Minister will announce new labour policy today Nair Shah
Govt measures failed. During January record imports worth 5 billion 60 crore 70 lac dollar
All requirements of Industries to be full filled Zulfiqr Cheema
Gas leakage in country of Rs. 20 billion annually
Signature on 2nd part of Pak China FTA expected
Sind industries registration act restricted to new industries
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 09 2018
China agrees to accommodate Pakistans concerns on FTA
Switzerland, UAE being asked about Pakistanis assets
New UK law unlikely to affect Pakistanis who have already invested there
Policy rate hike expected to fuel investment in saving certificates
Revenue board invites proposals for curbing tax fraud
Forex reserves slide to $19.182 billion
Tehreek-e-Insaf leader calls for prudent export policy
Budget proposals to focus on broadening tax base
Pakistan Apparel Forum assured Separate tariff for textile export sector to be announced soon PM
Backtracking on Eurobond issue
Tainted money not welcome anywhere in world
SHC scraps RD on different items
PCMA holds workshop on Cost reduction thru energy efficiency
New law on money laundering in UK will be applicable to next dealings
Forex reserves slide to $19.182 billion
Chinese imports increased extra ordinary by 36.9% surplus trade reduced by 60%
Foreign payments forex reserves reduced by 1 billion 80 crore dollar during 2 months
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 08 2018
SECP launches online company registration
Apparel sector assured of govt support
City entrepreneurs reject draft labour policy
Govt to present budget 2017-18 on May 12
SHC quashes regulatory duty on nonessential imports
PM Abbasi says plans on anvil to broaden tax base
Pakistan, Indonesia finalises PTA review process
Foreign loans depend on IMFs report, sustainable foreign reserves
Govt urged to renew trade deal with UK
PBIF president criticises govts Hajj policy
Indias central bank keeps interest rates unchanged
Envoy urges businessmen to tap Malaysian markets potential
Intl conference to help boost knitting industry Minister
FCCI chief voices concern over hike in POL prices
Ease of doing business PM says BoI tasked to coordinate with provinces
AoPs, foreign govt, individuals Submission of enrolment form to be made mandatory
CNG to be remain closed on Thursday and Saturday announced
Regulatory duty on 356 items suspended
Pakistan high commissioner in Malaysia host dinner for Pakistans delegation.
Separate utility tariff for value added textile sector
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 07 2018
Govt keen to launch Islamabad, Karachi SEZs this year
Canadian mortgages held by foreigners grow, says housing agency
Talks on revised CPFTA begin today Concession by China to help Pakistan get $542m annually
Imran asks NAB to go after 7,000 Pak owners of Dubai properties
Company registration process eased
Without powerful lobbyists, small sectors struggle to have their voice heard
LCCI chief starts economic campaign
Local & foreign assets Two amnesty schemes in the offing
Commercial offices in five more African countries Planned
SECP introduces reforms for ease of doing business
Pak-China inter-industrial mobility programme begins today
Chinese support must not be taken for granted
SBP autonomy and monetary policy — V
Nepal to host 6th Saarc Business Leaders Conclave
UAE govt contacted to obtain information about purchase of properties by Pakistanis Haroon Akhtar
Issuance of Indian visa to remain slow till tension reduced Indian High Commissioner
Illegal flight of capital from Pakistan
Pak-China 2nd Phase of agreement decisive meeting will be held today at Beijing
Dry wet weave will enter in Karachi from Monday
Demands separate amnesty scheme for local and expatriates
Lahore Chamber holds B2B meetings at Indonesia
SAARC countries should resolve issues of visa and trade
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 06 2018
Regional trade grows in first half
Dubai retains busiest airport spot in 2017
Pakistan seeks unilateral market concession from China
7,000 Pakistanis own Rs1,100 bn properties in Dubai
Pakistan Post launches same day delivery service
Regional connectivity stressed to benefit from CPEC
Dubai airport predicts rise in traffic after 2017 growth dips
Pakistan loses 1,000GW of electricity in two years
Non-importable Indian fabric finds its way in market
Electricity consumers MoF seeks data to broaden tax base
FPCCI urged to help resolve RD issue
Ninth round of CPFTA-II in hot water
Business of solar energy appliances gains momentum
New draft Sindh labour policy criticized
Countries economy faces tough challenges in the reaming 1/2 years of current fiscally year
Top 10 withholding tax contributors remains
Due to fraudulent means import of Indian grey fabrics 90% looms shut down.
Local Industries rejects proposed labour policy
Pak Indonesia bilateral trade increased by 229% during 7 years PBC
Stressed to complete special economic zone timely
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 03 2018
Pakistan, WB sign loans worth $305m
With nod from Sindh, gas sector reforms cross hurdle
Pakistan registers 148,000 cancer cases every year
Indian govt bringing better social services
Government may reduce taxes to bring investment PM
Bid to smuggle fake currency foiled, four held
Incentive to support mutual funds industry SECP cuts fee on online investment in pension funds
Katchi Gali – where the medicines hold no cure
1H domestic debt, other liabilities soar to Rs15.88trn
Draft Benami rules PM authorizes submission of summary for approval
Construction permits under Category-I to be issued in 30 days SBCA
Businessmen concerned at hike in prices of POL products
Corrupt officials Parliamentary panel directs FBR to present details
Low gas pressure Businessmen threaten to block G T Road
PM has vowed to address demands of business community to boost exports
Cotton market Prices stabilise amid subdued business
Indias budget What lessons can we draw?
Sartaj-led body asks govt to raise cotton research expenditures to Rs1bn
Easy to issue permit to construction of houses & Warehouse
Dairy form increased the price of Milk
Goods will expensive due to increase in the price of petroleum products
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 02 2018
CEOs of four underperforming Discos sacked
Bike assemblers push up prices
Sindh sales tax collection up 47pc in January
Businesses slam hike in petroleum prices
Sindh health commission launched
SC takes notice of assets held by Pakistanis abroad
CEOs of four Discos removed over line losses power theft
CPI inflation clocks in at 4.4 percent in January
FBR mulls legal change to deal with pending audit cases
HBL hires JP Morgan banker as new chief
Forex reserves drop to $19.354bln
SRB collects Rs47.3 billion in 7 months
ST on services SRB collects record Rs 9.5 billion in January
Muhammad Aurangzeb appointed as President & CEO of HBL
Government under criticism for granting concession to Chinese Company
Hike in prices of POL products fuels infla
Industrial sector government may discontinue power subsidy
Foreign assets SC takes suo motu notice
Petrol prices reach a three-year high
180 truckloads of raw cotton not allowed entry
China to encourage Pakistani exporters envoy
Correction in prices pulls down cotton market
Interview with the office-bearers of Employers Federation of Pakistan
All sectors Efforts on to provide uninterrupted gas supply SNGPL
In civic center decided to open one window for sub lease
278 licenses valid of water brands out of 753
Pakistan request for Hajj quota to 210000
Permission to trade in Chinese currency demand increased of foreign currencies
SRB in January 9.5 billions sales tax received
Muhammad Oraigzaib appointed CEO of HBL
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE February 01 2018
Petrol, diesel get costlier by up to 10pc
Dollar demand high in kerb market, dealers tell SBP
Technical issues behind Rs213bn line losses
Petrol goes up by Rs2.89 per litre, diesel Rs5.92
Call for creating awareness about laws against workplace harassment
Amendments rescue govt despite breach of fiscal deficit, debt laws
SBP sells Rs1.137bln worth of T-bills
FBR recovers Rs2.34bln unpaid withholding taxes
European bank keen to finance energy projects
Govt to promote trade with Italy
Over 6,000 cars, 22,000 motorbikes registered in city every month
KWSBs rehabilitation plan for filter, sewage treatment plants eyewash
B RECORDER
Prices of HSD, other POL products raised
SBP asks ECs to reduce interbank-open market gap
Banknotes with Bajwas signature from 2nd
Big cut in US aid likely as Trump asks Congress to pass law in this regard
Country losing Rs213bn p.a. due to T&D losses
FTAs with different countries to be reviewed minister
3rd session of Pak-Italy JEC held at Rome
Prices continue to fall on cotton market
Problem is not FTAs but structural fragility Manufacturing sector
