TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 31
DAWN NEWS
Prices of petroleum products cut by Rs5
Newly formed committee keeps interest rate unchanged at 6pc
Power crisis costs $4bn in four years thanks to import of generators
THE NEWS
Inflation down, growth rate increases
Ogra summary rejected, POL prices reduced by Rs5 only
Govt approves extension in 0.3pc WHT rate till Feb 29
SBP keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6pc
FBR initiates massive reshuffling drive
Textile mills lament conditional tariff cut
LCCI wants relaxation on compliance
B RECORDER
Banking transactions: Dar grants anticipatory approval to amend 0.6 percent WHT rate
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged
POL products: FBR sets fixed sales tax Rates
APTMA terms Rs three per unit tariff reduction just an eye-wash
Potential of new withholding agents to be reviewed: Commissioners' moot on February 11
IR Audit Officer's training: FBR obliged to implement FTO's recommendations
Curbing 'Benami Accounts': Bill to be tabled in National Assembly anytime soon: Haroon
DAILY EXPRESS
P.O.L prices reduced by Rs.5/per liter
State bank announced interest rate to remain 60% for next 2 month
Announcement of reducing electric tariff for industry is just an eye wash
Date of filing return extended bank transition tax to remain 0.3% till 29th February.
DAILY JANG
Orgra summary rejected P.O.L prices reduced by Rs 5/- per liter.
Circulation of currency increased expressed concern on declining banks deposit
Lahore chamber asked to take in to confidence before taking acting against industrial Units
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 30
DAWN NEWS
Ogra recommends 21pc reduction in prices of petroleum products
Exports to EU rose 22pc in 2014
Dar to hold talks with IMF in Dubai next week
Mutual funds exempted from IFRS-10
CCP claims it’s protecting consumers interests
THE NEWS
EU Releases Report On Issues Being Faced By Pakistan
SECP Waives Consolidation Requirement For Certain Firms
Domestic Debt Swells 12pc To Rs12.87 Trillion
Businessmen Warn Grave Food Shortage In Near Future
Business Associations Form Alliance
Tax Practitioners Seek Extension In Filing Date
B RECORDER
POL products' prices: Ogra recommends up to Rs 11 per litre cut
Maiden meeting; MPC to take decision on key policy rate today
EU apprehends irreversible 'miscarriage of justice'
Punjab-based textile industry: APTMA seeks allocation of 300mmcfd of LNG
TDAP chief praises government's Performance
GSP Plus: EU ambassador, Shahbaz review implementation
Government urged to announce new package for leather industry
Business community asked to focus on exploring Bulgarian market
Up to December 2015 figures: number of mobile phone users rises to 125.899 million: PTA
Warid launches international calling offer
Date of filing returns extended to February 29
Sufficient quantity of dollar available: ECAP
DAILY JANG
European union released report on implementation of GSP+
Recommendation made to reduce Pol prices up to Rs 11 per liter
SITE association has introduce self-security system in industrial area
No go area in Pakistan for foreign investors SM Muneer
500 industrialists from Asia and Europe participated in Mega leather show
Monetary policy to be announce today
DAILY EXPRESS
Every Pakistani is in debated of Rs 115000/-
Rangers arrested 2 extremist on demanding exertion money
Burden of Rs 4368 Billion loan imposed on Pakistan
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 29
DAWN NEWS
Minister hints at Rs5 a litre cut in petrol price
How ready is Pakistan for FDI?
Govt burdens gas consumers with Rs101bn to finance pipelines
FBR notifies rules to select cases for tax audit
Customs duty collection rises to Rs180bn
Council to promote leather exports formed
THE NEWS
Unemployment Rate Highest In 13 Years
Pakistan Striving Hard To Attract FDI: Dar
TDAP advertisement of INDEX Dubai
Ginners Against Waiving Off Duty, Tax On Indian Cotton
Rs7.56 Per Litre Cut In Petrol Prices Suggested By Ogra
FBR Drafts Procedures For Taxpayers’ Audit
‘Govt Soon To Notify Tariff Rate Cut’
CPEC Makes Pakistan Investment Destination
Mixed Expectations As Central Bankall Set To Review Policy Stance
Forex Reserves Slip To $20.50bln
FPCCI To Send Proposals On CPEC
B RECORDER
Rs 101 billion to be raised from consumers: ECC talks turn sour over gas pipeline collection
Revised STPF submitted to Prime Minister
Cotton import from India: PCGA opposes withdrawal of RD, tax
Ministry, Ogra asked to settle CNG price
Declining export market share: high-level meeting on February 2 to discuss reasons
FBR asked to explain 32.6 percent growth in customs duty collection
Tax returns: KTBA seeks extension in Deadline
Industrialists, traders oppose Friday as weekly holiday
Previous years: FBR asked not to issue Notices
Conditions for raising capital
Increase in gas prices: Ministry considering re-forwarding summary to ECC
Income tax, sales tax and FED: FBR proposes procedure for selection of cases for audit
DAILY JANG
Electric tariff for industrial consumer reduced by Rs 3/- per unit for 1st January
Sindh govt issued notification for holiday on 5th February on account of Kashmir day
Pakistan Bank Association Advertisement
Pakistan should explore new markets
Investment conference will be held in UK
DAILY EXPRESS
TDAP scandal case NBP former president arrested
Crack down on import of illegal fabric
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 26
DAWN NEWS
SECP issues e-voting regulations
Textile sector bemoans government’s ‘apathy’
People invest Rs151bn in savings schemes
Leather show from Jan 27 in Lahore
THE NEWS
Punjab Revenue Authority’s Working Declared Illegal
Pearl Continental To Invest Rs1.6bln For Business Expansion
LCCI Stresses Need To Enhance Economic Efficiency
Robotic Automation Must In Industries To Remain Globally Competitive
FPCCI Vows To Cooperate With Government
Environmental Issues Of Prime Importance: Secretary
B RECORDER
10th EFF review: Tough talks likely today
$4.15 billion foreign aid received so far
Payment slips: FBR's IT system not fully able to cater to new filers
Dastgir to inaugurate second Mega Leather Show on January 27
GSP+ status: export-oriented industry to give more importance to environmental issues
Formation of SBP Monetary Policy body under way
SECP issues E-voting Regulations
Partly Facetious: Dar heading 35 or so Committees
FTA between Pakistan, Turkey soon'
Devaluation of PKR, loan from IMF created pressure on economy: PBIF
Sindh PA passes 'Sindh Minimum Wage Bill 2015'
LHC declares PRA, appointments of chairman, members illegal
DAILY JANG
FTA between Pakistan and Turkey will be signed soon
Pakistan keen to boost exports to Japan
Customs officials on strike work suspended
Use export development fund to provide benefit to exporters Siraj Mohd Kahn
SH Manzar Alam announces separation from businessmen panel
Benefit of decrease in petroleum prices should be provided to people & industries
Review on Motor vehicle taxation would be made in next year
Decrease in exports left behind to targeted economy Main zahid
Constructive steps would be made to remove hurdles in exports sector ICCI
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile sector demand subsidy of Rs 9/- per unit electricity
Turkish investors stress on free trade agreement with Pakistan
SM Muneer demand to abolish DGTO
SH Manzar Alam announces separation from businessmen panel
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 25
DAWN NEWS
Plants getting gas at consumers’ expense
Ambassadors told to hear complaints on weekly basis
Anti-industry bias in free trade deals
Rupee report: Rupee remains steady vs dollar
Don’t pick your business partners based on personal chemistry
Sindh govt plans mechanism to redress public Complaints
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
Issuance of letters, instructions: FBR officials stopped to mention specific names
Improving revenue collection: nine categories of withholding agents identified
'Continuity of policy is the key' – Salim Raza
DAILY JANG
Burden of foreign loan on Pakistan reached to 67 billion dollars at its peak
15 days extension in monetary policy notification to be issued
DAILY EXPRESS
Pak china friendship conference will incases confidence of traders
2nd executive committee meeting of FPCCI will be held tomorrow at Lahore
Cotton crisis ginners associations central executive meeting will be held today
Civic problems will be resolved through chambers
International and domestic factors are hurdles in rising price of cotton
Legal cell will be formed in Punjab to handle tax defaulters
Meeting of standing committee of textile will be held on 26th to 27th January in Karachi
Burden of refund claims of FBR will be reduced
FBR approached water and power ministry to increases tax net
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 24
DAWN NEWS
Infrastructure development authority holds first meeting
Pilgrimage fares to be cut, says minister
Dollar rate rising in open market
Dastgir urges WTO to focus on implementation
You might be among the richest people in the world and not realise it
THE NEWS
OGRA to reduce POL prices by up to Rs15 next month
Traders laud NA for approving tax bill
Davos optimists see new era of trade reform
FPCCI expects favourable changes for Pakistan after lifting of Iran sanctions
B RECORDER
Up to Rs 15 cut in POL products'' prices Likely
Issue of shares: several conditions laid down for raising capital
Energy shortages: 'Textile industry facing tough competition against regional competitors'
Supply of power, gas: Companies request for grant of zero-rating rejected
Banks, showrooms: FBR summons fouryear record of car buyers
DAILY JANG
Govt totally failed to promote growth of exports.
Nepra should immediately with draw notification of enhancement tariff by 0.57 pasia.
F.P.C.C.I executive committee meeting will be held on 26th January-2016
DAILY EXPRESS
Concrete Plan made for success of voluntarily Tax compliance scheme
APTMA declared measures taken by govt is in sufficient
Worlds biggest free Trade agreement will be signed next month
SMARTI Advertisement
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 23
DAWN NEWS
Aptma irked by 30-paisa relief
THE NEWS
We Want A Pakistan Where Foreign Investors Feel Safe, Secure: PM
Pakistan Fails To Fully Exploit EU’s GSP Plus Concession
Customs To Bring Values At Par With International Prices
Sindh Minister Terms CPEC A Huge Opportunity
FPCCI Demands Immediate Cut In POL Prices
Govt Slammed For Decline In Exports
Apparel Sector Concerned Over Fall
B RECORDER
Prime Minister woos investors to energy, textile, other sectors
Strain on FX reserves likely: exports under-performed in last two years: IMF
Cut in industrial tariff: Ministry unsuccessful in finalization
FBR conducts analysis of withholding Taxes
Government upbeat about retaining GSP Plus status for next 8 years'
Monthly fuel price adjustment: APTMA Punjab rejects government plan
Over and above agreed price: FCCI criticises billing of LNG by SNGPL
Malik Sohail appointed FPCCI Chairman Coordination
LCCI greets VP of SAARC CCI for his reelection
Tannery zone to have waste management System
A look at the health of India's economy
DAILY EXPRESS
On IMF condition study underway to impose new tax of Rs 120 Billion
10% reduction in PIA fair will start from tomorrow
Fraudulent sales tax registration in connivance with PRAL officials detected
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 22
DAWN NEWS
Monetary policy body constituted
‘Political stability must for attracting investment’
FBR urged to end ‘discrimination’
Opposition protests in vain, NA adopts tax amnesty bill
THE NEWS
NA Passes PIA, Tax Amnesty Bills Despite Opposition Protest
‘India’s Literacy Rate Up 60pc Since Partition’
SBP Delays Monetary Policy Meeting As Govt Holds Up Board Nominations
Petroleum Dealers Demand Cut In Prices
Forex Reserves Ease To $20.69 Billion
Informal Economy Rakes Up Interest Rates, Corruption, Poverty
FBR Urged To Implement Uniform Duty, Taxes
Govt Slammed For Ignoring Diminishing Exports
British Team To Visit Pakistan Soon
FBR Clarifies KCCI’s Objections On Double Taxation
B RECORDER
Tax amnesty, PIA bills passed by National Assembly
PRAL submits report on registration module of 'IRIS' to FTO
Ease of doing business: BoI official defends Pakistan's ranking in World Bank indicators
Forex reserves decline by $70 million
FBR to approach law ministry for vetting 'Benami' bill
Cotton output declines by 33 percent: Senate body informed
LTU- II Karachi: FBR notifies powers, jurisdiction of IR commissioners
Corporate sector tax returns: PTAA seeks extension in last date of submission
'Blockade of refunds causing textile export decline'
APTMA chief worried over drop in textile Exports
Finance Ministry yet to approve formation of MPC
Double taxation: FBR issues clarification
Processing/manufacturing of goods: provinces not competent to levy ST: FBR
DAILY JANG
During current 6 months Paksitans total exports reduced by 12 billion 6 core dollar
Discrimination in duties on import of raw material should be stopped
Commerce minister visited abroad to gain trade benefits
DAILY EXPRESS
New large tax payer units to Karachi
Forex reserves dipped by 7 crore dollar
New monetary policy announcement likely to be delayed
Chin win landed single country exhibition of Pakistan in Sri Lanka
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 21
DAWN NEWS
IMF dissatisfied with fiscal federalism reforms
Current account deficit shoots up
Textile exports fell 9pc in July-Dec
Chinese investment vital for Pakistan, says Shahbaz
ECO for free trade zones in member states
Millionaire found guilty of guard’s murder in India
THE NEWS
Diplomacy In The Time Of Disorder
Current Account Deficit Narrows 48pc In July-Dec
FBR Chairman For Broadening Tax Net
Private Sector Retires Rs96 Billion In A Week
CPEC Improves Pakistan’s Perception In World: PBC
FPCCI Proposes Creation Of Banking Channel With Iran
B RECORDER
WHT-isation and growing tax filers
Newly-selected trade officers reject stations offered by government
Nepra flayed for allowing KE to raise tariff for November
SBP to set up Shariah-compliant open Market
'China Desk' at LCCI: 100-member Chinese team attends Business Opportunity Conference
Over 26 percent WHT contribution in fiscal year 2016 collection
PHMA seeks ban on Indian fabric being imported via Dubai
KTBA urges FBR to extend date for filing Returns
Foreign investors: perceptions and plans
Tax assessment and abuse of process of Law
CA deficit narrows: Progress made in reining in budget deficit: World Bank
DAILY JANG
Current accounts loses 1 billion dollar in July to September
DAILY EXPRESS
POL products prices likely to be reduced up to Rs. 14/ per litter in next month
Pol is sold at higher rate of Rs 44/- liter
National consensus would be established soon on national corridor
Exports of textiles to foods decreased in July to September
China Trade delegation meets in Lahore after Islamabad conference
Free trade agreement it could not produce positive results
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 20
DAWN NEWS
International Trade Exhibition
NA discusses whether to change weekly day off back to Friday
Pakistan eyes free trade pact with Iran
Tax-filers down by half in 8 years
Govt urged to pass benefit of low oil prices to Consumers
EU loses WTO case; China could seek trade Sanctions
Plastics in oceans to outweigh fish by 2050
THE NEWS
China’s Economy Posted Slowest Annual Growth In 25 Years
Govt Opposes Restoration Of Friday As Weekly Holiday
Pakistan To Negotiate FTA With Iran
Textile Exporters Losing Share In US Market: SBP
Mills Concerned On Cotton Shortfall
K-Electric consumers: Nepra approves increase for November
B RECORDER
Payment processing: SBP for implementation of STP mechanism by December 31
"Economy for the 1 percent" – Oxfam
SBP official admits weakness in exchange companies operations
Voluntary Tax Scheme: FCCI for enhancing scope of amnesty to SME sector
Excess charges of gas: Ministry delays refund due to absence of rules
'IRIS' system still creating problems for Taxpayers
Shares selling: SECP proposes procedure for members of private companies
Goods transporters warn government of Strike
TEVTA to organise international expo in March
Pakistan Expo Malaysia 'PEXPO KL 2016' in Kuala Lumpur from February 12
Report throws ample light on challenges
Manufacturers: no ST registration without physical verification: FBR
DAILY JANG
Increase in rate granted to K-electric for November billing up to 57 paisa per unit
Pakistan decided to established trade agreement and baking with Iran
Increase in taxes & energy is resin of fall textile exports APTMA
Resolution on Friday as weekly holiday presented in NA
DAILY EXPRESS
Income tax ordinance amendments bill likely to approved by parliament today
Provinces fail to stop gas theft
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 19
DAWN NEWS
Bad policies concentrate wealth in hands of a Few
Gloom continues as cotton output falls 33.5pc
Govt asked to ban Indian fabric imports via Dubai
Richest 1pc own more than the rest of us
Govt seeks Rs101bn from consumers for gas Pipelines
THE NEWS
Pakistan Needs Enhanced Generation Of 13,000MWs By 2020
SBP Says Growth Target Challenging As Agriculture, Tax Base Haunt
Customs Launches Probe Into Smuggled Fabric From India
Chinese Investors Urged To Draw Long-term Investment Plans
Govt Expects $1.2bln Pakistan-Sri Lanka Business Deals
B RECORDER
Economy in Q1FY16: SBP sees notable Improvements
First quarterly report: SBP lists factors containing current account deficit
Cotton outlook gloomy, imports up
'Sovereignty' of elected trade bodies to be fully preserved: DGTO
9.4 million cotton bales reach ginneries
Exports to EU countries rose to $7.54 billion in 2014, National Assembly told
Improvement in 'Iris': FBR to take feedback of domain teams of LTUs, RTOs
SECP holds session on draft Companies Bill at FPCCI
Nepra's public hearing on FCA today
AML Act: PBIF chief expresses concern over proposed amendments
Fake sales tax refunds: FIA expedites probe against Karachi RTO
FDI likely to surpass $1.3 billion mark by year-end: BoI
SBP's Q1FY16 report: government retires Rs 300 billion debt
Government defers approval for VTCS till Tomorrow
Higher rates of WHT on non-filers: Court issues order against FBR strategy
Richest one percent own more than the rest of us combined: Oxfam
DAILY JANG
China is big trading partner of Pakistan
1st in 13 year oil prices reached below 28$
National assembly income tax amended bill 2015 approved by majority
TDAP scandal Farhan Junejos warrant issued to arrest
Pakistan assured IMF to impose electric theft act
Pakistans forex reserves reached to 20.759 Billion dollar
DAILY EXPRESS
Economic activates improved state bank issued quarterly report
Colombo single country exhibition
1% super rich has more wealth than the rest of the world
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 18
DAWN NEWS
Pak-China business conference begins today
Tax amnesty, but where’s the vision?
Yarn, machinery suppliers see robust growth in Bangladesh
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
Bill on tax amnesty likely to be tabled Today
Pakistan-China business moot begins Today
MCCI issues advice to government over EU-Vietnam FTA accord
Iftikhar Ali Malik elected VP Saarc CCI
Tax official launches novel awareness Drive
Friday sermons to be provided by Ministry: Soomro
DAILY JANG
Decision to transfer on large scale in bureaucracy
Commerce minister record of 62 foreign visits
DAILY EXPRESS
Pak-chin business friendship conference to begin today
8th all Pakistan chambers conference to begin today at Bhur Bhan
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 17
DAWN NEWS
Govt remains beneficiary of falling oil prices
Businessmen urged to focus on Bulgaria
THE NEWS
Govt May Prompt Financial Institutions To Flag Less Than Rs2mln Transaction
Why not tax breaks for honest taxpayers?
B RECORDER
Modi pledges big measures to boost India''s entrepreneurs
Dar expects more financial support
Past banking transactions of non-filers: CA firm asks FBR to clarify legal cover under VTCS
SBP Research Bulletin: 'Pakistan exports grow just 8 percent compared to 12 percent of Bangladeshs'
CPEC issues: KATI applauds PM's timely Initiative
Aptma, China agree to more JVs, Investment
How RDs hampering GDP growth, exports
Businessmen asked to set up display centre in Bulgaria
Single country exhibition in Sri Lanka gets great response
DAILY JANG
Pakistan Products get good response in single country exhibition at Sri Lanka
DAILY EXPRESS
Production of large sale Manufacturing increased by 4.430% during July-November
Business community expressed concern on break down of electricity
Attention should be given to increase trade with Bulgria.
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 16
DAWN NEWS
IPR rejects IMF report on economy
Senior citizens’ biometric dilemma
Pakistan, Sri Lanka eye $1bn trade
FDI almost flat despite large China inflows
Large-scale manufacturing grows 4.4pc in July-Nov
US businesses ask govt to continue economic Stability
Wal-Mart to shutter 269 stores
Child labour increases in Pakistan while numbers drop internationally
THE NEWS
70 Percent Of Country Faces Eight-hour Power Breakdown
US-Pak Business Council Delegation Meets Ishaq Dar
Think Tank Slams IMF For Being Soft On Pakistan’s Economic Indicators
‘Heavy Taxes, Surcharges Mar Textile Industry’
Need To Push For Sustainable Economic Growth
‘Single Country Exhibition To Strengthen Trade Ties With Sri Lanka’
Indonesian CG Calls For Exploring Bilateral Trade
Two EPZA Officials Held On Bribery Charges
B RECORDER
New LTU to be set up at Karachi
Voluntary Tax Compliance Scheme: RTO Rawalpindi agrees to take major stakeholders on board
Draft of strategic trade policy framework sent to Prime Minister: Khurram
Chinese delegation holds B2B meetings at LCCI
IPR releases 'fact-sheet' on IMF statements
APAT appreciates tax amnesty scheme
Travel restrictions on US tax defaulters
Long-term trade partnership: Indonesian envoy calls for awareness
Clearance of STPF: top official concerned at protracted delay
DAILY JANG
FBR will impose voluntary tax scheme from 21st January
SECP imposed fine on 48 companies and serve notices on 13 companies
Karachi operation will reach to its conclusion DG rangers
FBR officials of basic pay scale of 20 and is assumed office
DAILY EXPRESS
Next year budget will be placed on 27th may
1st single country Pakistan exhibition begins in Sri Lanka
IPR rejects IMF report on countrys economy
GSP+ European union delegation will come to Pakistan in current month
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 15
DAWN NEWS
PM urges US to give preferential access to Pakistani goods
NA body okays tax amnesty scheme
Petrol cut by just Rs2 as global oil price halves
Centre wants changes in gas supply arrangement
PPP challenges govt data on gas production, connections
THE NEWS
Nation Has Decided Its Future Lies In Liberal, democratic Pakistan: Nawaz
NA Panel Approves Tax Amnesty Bill
Another Chinoy Movie Nominated For Oscar
Sartaj For Boosting Economic, Trade Sectors Through Pak-US Ties
Oil Prices Likely To Go Down By Up To Rs13 Per Litre
Narrow Tax Base, Concessions Impede Revenue Growth
Forex Reserves Slip By $51 Million
FBR Authorised To Form Special Audit Panels
TDAP Lists 2,200 Products For Potential Exports To Sri Lanka
Industries Pin Hopes On LNG Import For Revival
SECP Registers 2,747 New Firms In July-Dec
National Alliance Formed To Fight Climate Change
B RECORDER
Preferential market access: Prime Minister makes pitch for increased exports to US
National Assembly body passes income tax bill by 4-3 majority
Bangladesh allows export of 11,000 tons of jute: PJMA
LCCI seeks substantial cut in POL products rates
Income tax affairs of registered persons: FBR empowered to appoint special audit Panels
Reports on two bills presented to NA
Forex reserves decline by $50 million
FY 2015-16: SECP registers 2,747 new companies in first half
World could face new economic crisis: Chinese diplomat
Bangladesh central bank cuts policy rates by 50 bps
FBR urged to extend VTCS' scope to banking transactions
Heimtextile fair: Around 2,817 exhibitors likely to take part
VTCS: We don't want government to cherry-pick businesses
Trade policy framework: some facts
Prices stable on hopes of better outcome of Heimtextil
Traders reject tax amnesty scheme, WHT Levy
DAILY JANG
All Pakistan traders alliance to hold protest and sit in against WHT and amnesty scheme
Standing committee approved voluntary tax scheme b majority
TDAP scandal former PM Gilanis front man arrested
BD lifted ban on confirmed deals of import jute
Forex reserves decline by $50 million
Role of Shakeel Dangar in business politics finished businessmen panel
Private and public sector have to work together to impost countrys economy
Committee formed to assess performance in election of UBG
DAILY EXPRESS
Mastermind of TDAP scandal arrested
Standing committee approved income tax amended bill
Pak China opportunities conference will be held next week
Samosa and cachuri in included in luxury items in India to impose tax
TDAP single country exhibition in Sri Lanka will begin today
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 14
DAWN NEWS
What has the IMF programme achieved?
Senate body gives go-ahead to tax amnesty Scheme
Industry wants petrol price at Rs40/litre
SECP amends rules to minimise corporate Disputes
Garment makers fear further drop in exports
Indian travel agents investigated over UK visa Fraud
THE NEWS
Govt To Table Draft Against Benami Ahead Of IMF Talks
SECP Proposes Amendments To Companies Rules
US Committed To Provide Economic Assistance To Pakistan
Trade Negotiators Need To Sign Beneficial FTAs
‘Threatened Value-added Sector Means further Fall In Exports’
Pakistani Textile Industry To Take Part In Heimtextil
LCCI Welcomes Customs Proposal
Prgmea Seeks Cushion In POL Prices
B RECORDER
IMF paper lists steps to improve tax collection system
PRGMEA urges government to solve industrial sector's problems
Decline in exports: PPP submits calling attention notice to National Assembly Secretariat
Dhingra quits Businessmen Panel
Chinese exports down in December, but better than forecast
(General Provisions & Forms): SECP proposes amendments in Companies Rules, 1985
Governor SBP suggests protection scheme for NBFIs' depositors
Issues remained unresolved in 2015: Kati Chief
PRGMEA urges government to address all issues to enhance export
Exports declined from 16 percent of GDP in 2005 to 12 percent in 2014: IMF
Internet access: 165 million people in Pakistan remain offline: World Bank
APTMA demands imposition of 10 percent RD on yarns, fabrics
Collectors told to submit customs-related budget proposals
DAILY JANG
FTA between Pakistan-China being reviewed
PFCCI newly appointed resident Mr. Abdul Rauf assumed charged
HIMTEXTILE Pakistani products demands increased with a marcing of 10%
Shakeel Ahmed dhango disassociate himself from businessmen panel
Basic steps to be taken to solve industrial problems
Voluntarily tax scheme law to be imposed within a week
Shoukat Ali Assumed charged as new members of FBR
Spain Pakistans passport becomes cheaper while CNIC too costly Pakistani community shocked
Exhim Bank will soon release loan on concessional rate to importers/exporter
POL products likely to be reduced from 1st February
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistan should increase revenue collection on agriculture property and services
HEIMTEX participants shown in rest in Pakistani products
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 13
DAWN NEWS
Govt accepts nine fresh benchmarks set by IMF
Merchandise exports dip 14pc to $10.3bn
Tax amnesty scheme further delayed
India’s inflation rate quickens to 5.6pc
THE NEWS
Travel Ban On US Tax Defaulters May Hit Pakistanis, Immigrants
SECP, FIA To Work Together On Capital Market Cases
FBR Mulls Extension In Returns Deadline, Awaits Approval To Amnesty
Sindh, FBR At Loggerheads Over Tax Collection
State Bank Calls For Diversifying Export Destinations
Date To Install Biometric Machines At Banks Extended
Quality Economic Growth In Pakistan Remains Elusive
Trade Deficit Shrinks 1.35pc To $11.9bln In July- Dec
TDAP Aims At $1bln Exports By Utilising FTA With Sri Lanka
‘Punjab Creating Enabling Business Environment’
Early Release Of Refund Claims Urged
SBP Orders Banks For Rs100,000 Online Transfer
B RECORDER
Fund underscores need for export Competitiveness
Exports decline by 14.4 percent in July- December
APTMA for removal of TRS from industrial tariff
LCCI chief for release of refund claims
Slashing ST on 11 sectors: UBG lauds Shahbaz's efforts
Ministry contradicts news item
Export of readymade garments declines
Kati seeks considerable cut in oil prices
India's industrial output suffers sharpest fall since October 2011
Growth, level of exports: Country lags behind most of its regional peers
Tax reform implementation body to be notified soon
Bio-metric machines: SBP extends deadline for installation
DAILY JANG
Travel Ban On US Tax Defaulters May Hit Pakistanis, Immigrants
Tax amnesty scheme should be imposed one for all
Rate of property tax are not up to the mark
The world’s biggest home and contract textile exhibitions begins
Street crimes to be eliminated from city to promote business activities
SBP Orders Banks For Rs100,000 Online Transfer
Reductions of sales tax up to 14% is a big achievement
Programme of home delivery of passports likely to be flopped
DAILY EXPRESS
Gas to become more costly IMF imposed 9 new conditions
Pakistan export dropped by 14.4% during July to September
SBP Orders Banks For Rs100,000 Online Transfer
Tax systems with full of discrepancies to be scrapped
HIMTEXTILE Frankfurt begin
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 12
DAWN NEWS
Govt faces embarrassment on tax amnesty bill
Cotton imports from India to reach 3m bales
‘Saudi currency to remain stable’
Thief forced to eat bananas to recover gold Chain
THE NEWS
Punjab Likely To Miss Cotton Production Target
No Businessman To Be Nabbed On Suspicion Only: Rangers DG
Sales Tax Zero-rating Facility Restored
Remittances Rise To $9.73bln In First Half
SBP Directs Banks For Prompt Transfer Of Large Value Amounts
Controversy On CPEC Can Derail Economy
TDAP To Hold Single Country Exhibition In Sri Lanka
FPCCI Announces Election Schedule
Ex-finance Minister For Depreciation Of Rupee To Increase Exports
B RECORDER
Budget 2016-17: FBR decides to withdraw discriminatory SROs
Tax scheme termed a ''non-starter''
Punjab government slashes ST on 11 Services
Expiry of VTCS: non-filer traders will be subjected to penalties, prosecution: FBR
Senate body seeks critical details aboutKElectric
Traders reject VTCS 'scheme introduced to whiten black/illegal money only'
Circular debt still swelling!
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 11
DAWN NEWS
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
PM urged to notify reduction inelectricity Tariff
Yet another tax amnesty scheme
Industrial Estates: online labourinspection Completed
All taxpayers should be given option to avail VTCS: Shah
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Stability broken cotton prices cotton air reached at it peak
Traders issues to be addressed on priority
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 10
DAWN NEWS
Traders’ convention against tax compliance scheme on 14th
Another panel formed to identify causes of cotton ‘crisis’
‘Sales tax should be included in amnesty scheme’
Leather industry bemoans fall in exports
THE NEWS
PTI demands early announcement of trade policy
B RECORDER
Export management course concludes at LCCI
Kati team calls on Sindh chief minister
Pakistan to display products at Heimtextil Frankfurt
Strategic trade policy framework
Government should remove discriminatory nature of VTCS: experts
DAILY JANG
In new tax system ax would be collected form on platform Governor Punjab
FPCCI has been made stable financially abdul raheem Janoo
Participation of traders is compulsory in formation of rules. LCCI
A trade delegation of 20 members will to Uganda PTBA
Seeking umbrellas for exports Shabir Ahmed
DAILY EXPRESS
FBR to intestinally thousands tax filers record
To remove reservation on tax scheme a committee summoned
Customs audit 2 billion tax irregularities in 6 months
Trade from Pakistan con be increased up to 2 billion dollar Canadian delegation
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 09
DAWN NEWS
Importers, banks warned over multiple Payments
THE NEWS
Tax Bar Association Asks Govt To Extend VTCS Scope To Sales Tax
SBP Warns Banks, Importers On Forex Payment Through Open Account
FBR’s Campaign against Misuse of Concessionary SROs Gains Pace
Stuck Refunds May Cause Textile Mills’ Closure
Banks’ Deposits Grow To Rs9.3tln In 2015
Property Market To Stay Bullish In 2016
China To Liberalise Interest Rates
B RECORDER
Decline in exports: explanation by MoC Rejected
Ambiguities in VTCS: PTBA approaches Dar
Draft Companies Bill: SECP conducts consultative session at LCCI
UBG asks government to reform SME Sector
Pak-China trade: PBIF chief for doing business in local currency
July-November period: leather garments export down 19 percent
PM scraps 'unrealistic' trade policy Framework
Raheel tops list of best Generals in world
Forex remittance on fake papers: SBP to take action against importers/banks
DAILY JANG
Amnesty tax Scheme will be effective from third week of January
Govt trade policies destroyed economy of Sheikh Manzar Alam
Country is development speed increase thoroughly SMEs-UBG
Problems of refund claims are informed FBR
Pakistan & china should encourage trade in local currency
All national holidays are on Sunday in 2016
Pakistan tax bar demands self-income tax scheme
DAILY EXPRESS
Tax scheme be restricted only to traders SME
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 08
DAWN NEWS
Sindh collects Rs28.45bn from sales tax on Services
External debt figures being misquoted: Dar
THE NEWS
Dar May Brief NA Body On Finance On Farmers’ Package, Rs40 Bn Taxes
Fakhar Imam Concerned At 35pc Decline In Cotton Production
Qatar To Respond In 15 Days Over Demand Of Cut In LNG Price
Pakistan To Gain From Favourable Economic Conditions, Says WB
Sindh’s Sales Tax Collection Jumps To Rs28bln In July-December
Customs’ Revenue Collection Surges 7.5pc To Rs499bln In July-Dec
Ombudsman Decides 260,000 Cases In 2015
Entrepreneurs Must Keep Eye On Consumption Patterns
State Bank Performance Praised
B RECORDER
Forex reserves down by $264 million
Levy of one percent duty and RD: exceptional growth of 45.8 percent noted in customs duty
Filing names, STRNs of power consumers: FBR asks Discos to follow procedure
India's Congress party rebuffs idea of GST breakthrough after government raises hopes
Combating fake currency notes: Senate body praises SBP's efforts
SRB witnesses 33 percent growth in H1 tax collection
Federal Ombudsman's teams to help decide cases within 15 days: Faruqui
PSM could ultimately land in Chinese hands?
DAILY JANG
International exhibition will be held on the pattern of My Karachi
Businessmen panel rejected by all trade leaders
Modern lock system will be installed at ATMS to check fake currency
KATI called on chief minister assured full cooperation
DAILY EXPRESS
NAB recovered during July- September 2015 Rs 168 Billion 11 crore
No plan of economic corridor sent for registration
Traders should approach tax ombudsman for tax refund
Forex reserves fall below 21 billion dollar
Officers will be removed for not meeting tax targets
GSP review report called on implementation of 27 convention
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 07
DAWN NEWS
NA committee criticises finance managers for not taking up agenda ‘seriously’
Car owners face double payment of WHT
THE NEWS
100 Chinese Business Persons Due In Pakistan
Last Date To Exchange Banknotes Announced
KTBA Wants Extension To File Corporate Tax
B RECORDER
MCCI urges government to declare water Emergency
Traders laud voluntary tax scheme
Punjab increases tax recovery target toRs 5 billion per month: minister
FBR urged to ensure safety of financial record of taxpayers
Old design banknotes to cease to belegal tender on December 1
PM contradicted by cabinet colleague
Guidelines on debt-property swap
10th IMF review: Ministry achieves 5 benchmarks of performance criteria?
Supply of 60MMCFD RLNG: textile industry to be paid subsidy
DAILY JANG
FBR has extended date of filing tax rerun up to 21st January
PM Nawaz Sharif will give tax credit Package to manufacture on 1st July
Old denomination notes will be declared as illegal tender
Traders are in trouble due to illogical valuation of imported goods
NAKTAI expressed concern on transfer of commissioner Karachi
DAILY EXPRESS
Exemption tax to agriculture is mode of tax evasion world bank
Due to delay of clearance of consignment may lead jam of personal containers
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 06
DAWN NEWS
Govt agrees to supply RLNG to textile sector
MoU for boosting Pak-Canada trade signed
Tax returns filing drops to 690,000
Single country exhibition launched in Colombo
Sri Lanka, Pakistan include services in FTA
US business groups endorse 12-nation trade Pact
THE NEWS
How Present Tax Amnesty Is Different From Past
India Weighs Fiscal Stimulus In New Budget
Pakistan’s Cotton Yield To Fall 22pc: ICAC
Startups Innovate To Challenge Existing Top Players
FPCCI Concerned Over Non-compliance Of PM’s Orders
Canadian Team Terms Pakistan Safe Business Destination
Pakistan’s Single Country Exhibition Opened
B RECORDER
Pakistan, Sri Lanka to include services in FTA
Massive tax evasion: legal action initiated against 155 ST-registered persons
Funding of non-LC imports: sources have to be declared
Shahid Hussain made secretary statistics Division
Doing Business Index 2016: Pakistan's ranking declines
Tax scheme to broaden tax base: PIAF
Passport applications, fees: I&P Directorate to introduce online facility anytime soon
Tax returns: KTBA urges FBR to extend deadline till January 31
Rising crime, extortion threats sow fear among traders
Reduction in power tariff: K-E criticized for not implementing Prime Minister's orders
Special tax regime for traders
Highly controversial tax scheme
Pasha terms VTCS ''defective in design''
DAILY JANG
New voluntarily tax scheme is based on EOT philospy
Small earth quick is a message of gesture
Gas demanded cannot be meeting from local productions imported gas is the only solution of crisis
Concern on not reducing electric tariff for industrial consumers
Effective govt policy made tax net increased
DAILY EXPRESS
KCCI expressed concern on arrest of executives of AKD
Single country exhibition of Pakistan inaugurated in Sri Lanka informally
Expressed concern on not reducing electric rates for industrialist
Gas is not sufficient In any provinces
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 05
DAWN NEWS
FIA arrests chief executive of AKD Securities
Opposition rejects tax amnesty scheme
Renminbi devalued to 6.5 against US dollar
51 trade officers selected for posting abroad
Companies given more time for Urdu compliance
THE NEWS
Anti-Money Laundering Bill Will Be Opposed: Khursheed
Traders’ Tax Amnesty: Facts And Future Challenges
Let Provinces Tax The Services Sector, Punjab Minister Asks Centre
Cotton Production Dips 33.5 Percent In 7 Months
FBR Withdraws Textile Units’ Sales TaxZerorating Facility
‘Policymakers Should Design Programmes To Help Micro Entrepreneurs’
Traders Criticise K-Electric’s Decision
B RECORDER
Punjab-based textile industry terms 2015 'black year'
LCCI launches training programme on export management
Gas shortfall soars on new connections, depleting fields
Urdu language on websites: SECP extends date for maintaining information
Tax returns: PTAS urges Dar to extend deadline till January 31
The voluntary tax compliance scheme
Power outages cost industrial sector Rs 335.92 billion in three years: National Assembly told
DAILY JANG
GSP + will continue till 31st December 2023 without interruption
Business community stands united under the banner of UBG
FBATIA facilitates UBG on elections
DAILY EXPRESS
HEIMTEXTILE Frankfurt exhibition will begin from 12-15 January
Budget deficit will be reduced by tax scheme
Businessmen panel accepts defeat in FPCCI elections
Role of Gulzar Feroz appreciated in FPCCI elections
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 04
DAWN NEWS
Two banks paid no income tax in UK
Bangladesh’s forex reserves hit record $27.49bn
Banks eyeing return to their core business
Thailand to give one-year tax exemption for SMEs
Letter from Mumbai: ‘Make in India’ a magnet for FDI
THE NEWS
Despite Criticism US, UK, India, Many Others Launched Schemes
B RECORDER
MCCI hails Voluntary Tax Scheme
FPCCI chief underscores need for higher economic growth
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves hit record $27.49 billion at end-December
Facebook founder urges free Internet in India
Allergies may boost chances of anxiety, depression symptoms
Unhappiness may lead to bad choices, but it probably won't kill you
Amnesty must lead to raise number of Filers
Rs 100 billion collection through taxamnesty likely
DAILY JANG
Bangladesh forex reserves reached a record level to 49.27 billion dollar
Govt has not announced any tax amnesty scheme FBR
FBR will receive income tax return from non-filers up to 15 or 29 February
DAILY EXPRESS
Passport applications through on line will received decision taken
POL prices in India reduced by 2.3%
Voluntarily tax amnesty scheme will strengthen economy
Tax amnesty scheme is a financial SRO
Seminar held on role of labor laws in industrial progress
DAILY TIMES
SBP issues regulations to curtail NPLs of banks
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 03
DAWN NEWS
PTI wants opposition to unite on tax bill
India eyes end to tax deadlock
THE NEWS
PM considering appointment of 41 trade officers
New tax amnesty scheme only for traders
FBR bans inter-port transshipment traffic
New year brings minimum wage hikes for Americans in 14 states
ICCI hails new tax amnesty scheme
B RECORDER
Non-filers: special tax procedure introduced
Voluntary Tax Payment Scheme: Clarification on term 'Working Capital' sought to avoid confusion
Sindh to face gas outages in coming days: SSGC MD
Jamaat-i-Islami terms tax amnesty violation of Constitution
BoI begins land acquisition process for 27 SEZs
DAILY JANG
Revolutionary changes will be seen by tax relief scheme
Tax amnesty scheme is of prime importance
ASIA SOURCING FAIR LAGOS 04 TO 07 MAY 2016
DAILY EXPRESS
Tax amnesty schemes should not be made politicized
Rs 97 crore tax evasion detected i last year
Regional al tax force to be formed for exports promotion
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 02
DAWN NEWS
Govt tables tax amnesty scheme bill in NA
Dollar outperforms all major currencies in 2015
Debt property swap rules to help reduce risks: SBP
Pakistan tops in reduction of POL prices, says Khaqan
China’s fault lines: where economic turbulence could start in 2016
Chase, Wal-Mart seek to disrupt mobile payments business
Unable to cut line losses, SSGC warns consumers of loadshedding
THE NEWS
Whiten Rs50m Black Money By Paying 1 Percent Tax
Vibrant Economy To Make Country, Army Stronger: PM
Amnesty Scheme Is To Save Looters: Imran
Interior Ministry To Issue Emergency Travel Documents
No Increase In Gas Price, NA Told
SBP Issues Debt Property Rules
Pakistan Fares Poor In Human Development Index
Low Total Factor Productivity Slows Down Manufacturing
Businessmen Hail New Tax Amnesty Scheme
B RECORDER
NPLs settlement: SBP issues regulations for debt-property swap
Fesco plea for increase rejected: Nepra cuts tariff by Rs 2.80 per unit for 5 years
Two sets of amnesty scheme unveiled
VTCS introduced to mobilise hidden Resources
Tax amnesty scheme hailed by traders, Industrialists
SECTION 99A, NINTH SCHEDULE: VTCS - INCOME TAX (FIRST AMENDMENT) ACT, 2016
QICT agrees to exempt demurrages on containers stuck after RD imposition
Gas load-shedding on the card Swallow 'bitter pills', MD SSGC tells 'good' Consumers
Investment in Dubai's real estate business
IBAN for PRI remittances: SBP extends deadline by 6 months
DAILY JANG
Economic stability guarantees strangeness of nation and Army Nawaz Sharif
50 million of black money can be legalized by paying 1% income tax amended bill presented
Amnesty scheme bill may disapprove by senate
K-Eclectic increased 54 paisa in fuel adjustment
Per capita income Pakistan stands at 133 rank in world
Amnesty tax scheme will of fall on members of parliament chairman FBR
President FPCCI welcome tax Amnesty scheme
SBP changes rules on property loan
DAILY EXPRESS
Trades cooperate in development FM asked PM asked to levy less tax for traders
Emergency travel documents authority slashed from interior minister
Amnesty tax scheme welcome by various trade groups
New loan Stallment carotidal condition of IMF be fulfilled before 4 months
SBP issues regulatory on swap on debt property
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 January 01
DAWN NEWS
Price of diesel slashed, petrol unchanged
0.3pc tax on banking transactions to stay till Jan 31
2015 offers little relief to consumers
Ministry reassures exporters on GSP+
THE NEWS
Exporters Asked Not To Heed To Speculation About Continuity Of GSP Plus
Diesel, Kerosene Prices Reduced,petrol Price Remains The Same
ECC Extends 0.3pc WHT Till Jan 31
Pakistan Allows BlackBerry To Continue Services
Forex Reserves Reach $21.073bln
B RECORDER
IT First Amend Act, 2016: Scheme to legalise Rs 50 million working capital to be unveiled
Prices of certain POL products cut: scheme for non-filer traders to be tabled in NA today: Dar
FPCCI elections: Business community felicitates UBG
Text of draft Income Tax (First Amend) Act, 2016
Traders to be offered 'VTCS' today
Salient features of scheme for traders spelt Out
Individuals, AOPs: date of returns extended by January 31
IT First Amend Act, 2016: filer, non-filer traders to get tax affairs regularized
FBR fails to debug problems in IRIS
GST on motor spirit lowered to 21 percent
MoC urges exporters to continue exports to EU
Pakistan''s foreign exchange reserves cross $21 billion mark
Blackberry says will continue operations in Pakistan
Barking transactions: non-filers given another extension
Indo-Pak trade liberalisation: no breakthrough in sight
DAILY JANG
Voluntarily income tax scheme to be imposed though act of parliament
Process of diesel Rs 3 light diesel Rs 29.8 and kerosene oil Rs 7.8 reduced
Working capital Rs 5 crore can be cleared under voluntary tax compliance Scheme
CNG cars will not be allowed to enter into president house
Majority of Pakistanis are happy with the IR lives
Islamabad AIR port will be declared green air port
FBR broken record of revenue collection in 1st 6 months
Black beery to continue its operation in Pakistan
My all functions will begin in time form today president Mamnoon Husain
Textile industry will be approved gas for 25 days in winter
PM will announcement today historical voluntarily tax compliance scheme Hroon Akhtar
There is no room for black sheep in FPCCI SM Muneer
KATI and NAKATI congratulates UBG in FPCCI elections
Hike in us dollar UK pond and Euro
DAILY EXPRESS
Withholding tax imposition extended up to 31st January
Forex reserves reached at pen in 2015
Al efforts gone in vain trade deficit of Pakistan increased
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