PM approves national single window to boost trade
Rs2 per litre hike in diesel, petrol prices on the cards
Loadshedding increased to six hours
National e-commerce policy in the offing
Order against Trump travel ban extended
Plans ready to counter impact of possible heatwave: officials
THE NEWS
Petrol, diesel prices likely to be raised by Rs2 per litre
Forex reserves drop to $21.79bln
‘Super tax can earn FBR Rs25bln in 2017/18’
‘State Bank, ministry developing national policy on ecommerce’
Anti-dumping duty on synthetic fibres hits textile exports
Pak-Thai FTA in six months: envoy
India may consider joining CPEC, says high commissioner
B RECORDER
Higher growth rate Dar jubilant
Rs 2 increase in petroleum products proposed
Liquid foreign reserves declines
FPCCI appoints Farooq Afzal as PRBC chairman
PTA chairman for steps to control declining leather export
KCCIs membership dept to remain open on 31st
SECP initiates winding up proceedings against 90 firms
FTA talks with Turkey in final stage envoy
Pak-Thai FTA to be finalised in next six months envoy
Gas moratorium KP conveys reservations to Khaqan
DAILY JANG
Petrol, diesel prices likely to be raised by Rs2 per litre
Order against Trump travel ban extended
Incurrent finical year during 8 month 28days ten lac seventy seven thousand tax return filed
Forex reserves drop to $21.79bln
Shipping lines abolished port congestion charges on import
DAILY EXPRESS
Rs2 per litre hike in diesel, petrol prices on the cards
Pak-Bahrain agreed to enhance trade up to 1 billion dollar
LPG prices reduced by Rs.10 per KG
PM for increased bilateral trade with Bahrain
Only 21 of 559 firms listed on stock exchange have women on boards: report
Non-textile exports go down by 40pc
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Loadshedding duration increasing as payables rise
THE NEWS
Power outages increase by 7-14 hours
UAE cabinet grants Indian nationals with US visa, Green Cards entry visa on arrival
‘Why call it Sindh Revenue Board when only Karachi pays taxes?’
Import policy favours consumers at domestic manufacturers’ expense
Experts call for using Islamic finance to end poverty
Aptma slams delay in exports package implementation
‘Pakistan ranks 117 out of 168 on World Corruption Index’
B RECORDER
Calls for streamlining of textile industry
Bahraini businessmen invited to take advantage of CPEC
Cash withdrawal by BB agents: Finance Bill 2017 may incorporate amendment to IT Ordinance
Shipping lines agree to withdraw surcharge
Energy price disparity: APTMA warns of rapid deindustrialization in Punjab
Need to combat environmental hazards stressed
Moot on ‘Management of Pakistan economy’ held at LSE
FBR activates ADRCs, notifies panel
Restoring regulatory bodies’ autonomy
PM asks Bahraini businessmen to avail benefits of CPEC
Samsung unveils S8 smartphones with virtual assistant
DAILY JANG
Counter will remain open till 5:00 P.M for renewal of Karachi chamber of member ship
No Industrial census after 2005 carried out Manzoor Wasan
DAILY EXPRESS
Sindh opposes gas provision to ‘politically selected’ areas
Ginners fear large-scale bankruptcies
Thar coal: centre wants cut in expensive tariff, Sindh opposes
Banks advised to facilitate tax collection
Rs50 coins recognising Edhi’s work to be available from 31st
Expert stresses prudent handling of CPEC
Envoy highlights BD’s economic successes
THE NEWS
SHC bans movement of heavy vehicles in city at all hours
Murad writes to PM over diverting Sindh’s gas to ‘politically-selected’ areas
FBR may propose amending concealment of income, source of remittance laws
Banks dispose 0.772mln consumer complaints
Fearing a 2015-like heatwave this summer, hospitals put on high alert
B RECORDER
Thar coal-fired projects: governments bicker over tariff
New gas connections: Sindh irked by PM’s ‘electoral’ approach
European investors must take advantage of CPEC: Swiss envoy
SSGCL fails to recover Rs 119.5 million on account of gas-theft
PBIF voices concern over declining exports
Tax collection/deduction: FBR unveils draft of amendments to IT rules
Cheap electricity needed to recapture lost markets: FCCI chief
Forex reserves show true picture of economy: speakers
Will someone give Exports a chance?
Reducing trade costs to promote exports
DAILY JANG
New gas connections: Sindh irked by PMs electoral approach
Economic coordination committee meeting
Rs50 coins recognising Edhi’s work to be available from 31st
Dr. Ikhtir Baig appointed Chairman Pak-UAE business Council
DAILY EXPRESS
IHC orders regulators out of ministries’ control
NA body asks Nepra to address overbilling complaints
Dar reviews progress on economic reforms
SBP clarifies position on Rs500 notes
First woman to head major bank
US travel industry fears a ‘lost decade’ under Trump
THE NEWS
Saarc members ask Pakistan to pay $7.8m for university
Dr Baig elected Chairman Pak-UAE Business Council
IHC annuls shifting of five regulatory bodies under ministries
Ahsan terms CPEC a ‘big bang’ for country’s economy
Punjab to be divided into two administrative units: sources
Sindh to call for CCI moot to take up its water and gas issues
‘Operation to continue for lasting peace in Karachi’
Govt mulls doubling banking transaction threshold to Rs100,000
Govt announces Pakistan’s first electricity import regulations
Rupee devaluation will add to foreign debt, not exports
Govt to spend Rs20bln on export sector development
B RECORDER
IHC for autonomous working of regulatory bodies
Banking channel to help increase trade with Iran: Wathra
State Bank clarifies authenticity of Rs 500 banknotes without OVI
FPCCI president calls on Corps Commander
Lasbela CCI demands reduced K-Electric tariff
International Textile and Garments Machinery Trade Fair at Expo
March 30th & 31st: FBR announces extended working hours for tax collection
DAILY JANG
Limit of withholding tax likely to enhance up to Rs 1 lac Governor SBP
Kenyan high commissioner visit FPCCI
Textile Asia international textile machinery exhibition trade fair will start today
DAILY EXPRESS
Severe heat wave likely to hit in April
Personal payments abroad linked with 15% tax deduction
Final warning: Manufacturers told to specify tea whitener is not milk
Punjab receiving lion’s share of new gas schemes
CPEC: Looking a gift horse in the mouth
Revisiting the salary tax policy
Hard times for textile industry
THE NEWS
Dar wants to facilitate overseas Pakistani investors
Tea whiteners not to be sold as milk: DG PFA
B RECORDER
South-Punjab industry exempted from loadshedding: MEPCO
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Cost of doing business to be reduced instead of giving subsidy to industries
Islamabad stressed on resolution of circular debts
Investors should be give equal opportunity tax exemption be abolished
Textile package claim only restricted to announcement
Decision to investigate reason of failure of Karachi Textile City project
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Customs high-ups get off scot-free in illegal freight clearance case
SBP maintains policy rate at 5.75pc
Immigrants are making US economy stronger
FBR using coercive measures: KTBA
Report examines grim Bangladesh leather trade, links to West
THE NEWS
‘China ready to work with Pakistan to move CPEC forward’
Borrowing only for development from now on, says Dar
Internal adjustments made to achieve Rs3,621 bn tax target
SBP keeps policy rate on hold at 5.75pc with eyes on inflation
Laptop ban hits Dubai for 1.1mln weekend travellers
B RECORDER
Policy rate remains unchanged at 5.75 percent
No such phenomenon exists: shipping companies begin collecting congestion charge
Experts evaluate country”s economy
Textile producers feel uneasy as exports drop sharply
Anti-dumping duty investigations by NTC: LHC fixes April 5 for hearing
DAILY JANG
Life of Zum Zum channel exceed more the 5000 years
Inflation at its peak in 2 years rate of economic development remains constant State Bank
DAILY EXPRESS
Interest rate 5.78% remains exports decreased inflation increased SBP
Property worth billions of rupees of 1000 Pakistanis detected
Action plan ready to overcome black economy
Funds beings released for industrial development minister local bodies
Stressed on value addition to enhance exports
China ready to take CPEC forward: spokesperson
‘Pakistan an attractive destination for investors’
Pak Suzuki may roll back its expansion plan
THE NEWS
Forex reserves fall to $22.050 billion
Tax authorities seek suspicious transaction details from banks
India opens regulatory ‘backdoor’
Govt passes climate change act, reviving hopes and scepticism
Emirates to introduce new service
Journalists’ killings: Pakistan stands sixth among 20 deadliest countries
B RECORDER
Forex reserves down by $224 million
Supply of diesel, coal: FBR specifies conditions for allowing ST zero-rating
Apprehensions rejected: Pakistan won’t be flooded with cheap products: China
Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign investors: PM
Foreign banks: reliance on borrowing budgeted at 25 percent of total external assistance
SBP decision to resume banking channel with Iran lauded
Climate change act, reviving hopes – and skepticism
Government urged to modernise textile industry on scientific Grounds
Standby letters of credit in international business transactions
Misuse of GDs: Lahore LTU confirms legal action of DGI&I IR against OMC
Emirates Airlines: guidelines on laptops, tablet devices to US bound Travellers
GAS SUPPLY CLOSURE EVERY SUNDAY INDUSTRIAL AND CAPTIVE POWER
DAILY JANG
Misfortune is the main cause of cancer research
CEPEC projects will bring economic revaluation at a lower stage Wasim Akhtar
Forex reserves fall to $22.050 billion
DAILY EXPRESS
Reduction in tariff KE refused to follow NEPRA’s decision
Forex reserves down by $224 million
New monetary policy will be released today
BoE warns UK exporters pre-Brexit ‘sweet spot’ may not last
THE NEWS
Open your bedroom window at night
Losing sense of smell predicts early death
FBR plans to develop common reporting platform for collection
Customs to observe extended working hours
Subsidising sick sectors unlikely to improve economic health
India calls banks to discuss new facility to drain cash
B RECORDER
UBG lauds SBP decision to open Pak-Iran banking channel
Argentinian envoy calls for boosting trade volume
Pakistan Textile City: another story of failed SEZs
DAILY JANG
2017 can become one of the hottest year in human’s history international weather experts
K-E consumers will not be benefited from NEPRA’s decision
FBR will prepare proposal for new budget in 1st week of April
Fall in exports govt decision to review trade policy 2015-2018
DAILY EXPRESS
Water crisis begins as summer sets in
Textile exports reduced to know reasons Towel Manufacturers wrote letter to govt
Proposal to allow import of old cars on trade basis
Stressed to get benefit from thro coal to overcome energy crisis
Tomorrow is the last date for depositing advance income tax
Industrial exhibition will be held in Rawalpindi on 25-26 March
10th April dead line given to all chamber of commerce for budget proposal
Argentinian envoy calls for boosting trade volume
DAWN NEWS
“72pc wastewater discharged without treatment”
High-powered committee on K-Electric to review Nepra’s Decision
Textile, clothing exports drop 2.5pc
‘Vulnerable segments at the mercy of privileged class’
Employers seek solution to industrial issues
Theft through skimming devices: Pakistani banks being told to upgrade ATM technology
THE NEWS
Chaos as laptop ban set to start on security pretext
UN ranks Pakistan 147th on Human Development Index
SHC seeks report from transport secretary, DIG traffic on movement of heavy vehicles
Property valuation tables to be renewed in Sindh Technology-enabled survey planned
Sindh governor calls for change in tax culture
Yields of long-term Pakistan Investment bonds remain flat Monetary policy on March 25
Senate body seeks recommendations for empowering women chambers
Under-invoicing denies local industries level-playing field
Current account deficit likely to stand at 2.5pc of GDP in FY17
Chambers warn FBR of extreme steps
B RECORDER
Nasiruddin named FPCCI body chief
Kenya has liberal visa policy: envoy
KE opposes integrated multi-year tariff determination
FBR given April 10 deadline for accepting chambers’ demands
Senate body chief lauds role of women in trade & commerce
Denmark imposes ban on visit visa
.DAILY JANG
Consultation between govt sector and business community is a must Governor Sindh
Funds being released for schemes of industrial area Jam Khan Shooro
Secret account of Pakistani is Swiss banks
DAILY EXPRESS
Collection of property tax survey of properties willing from 1st April
Goods and record gutted in fire in FBR office
Why heavy vehicles not sopped in day time court
Agreement to detect Pakistani wealth
Ministry of production and industry demands Rs 7.5 billion development budget
Comments sought from Centre, five regulatory bodies
Pact with Switzerland on double taxation
KE says new Nepra tariff discourages investment
PBC makes case for ‘Pakistan First’ policy
US bans use of electronic devices on flights from 10 airports
Registration of property papers linked to SBCA completion plan
THE NEWS
Swiss accounts of Rs81 trillion no more secret
Trump effect: One fifth of Muslims planning to leave US
SC asks Nadra to justify overcharging overseas Pakistanis
IMF plans to revise Pakistan’s economic projections
Trade with Iran to start next month
‘Millions of dollars needed to tackle climate change impacts’
Govt urged to give tax reliefs to raise capital formation
Textile exports slightly fall to $8.214 billion in July-February
Karachi among top 10 cheapest cities on weak prices
Zubair approves anti-child labour law
Registering sale, lease or sub-lease deed banned unless building plan issued
B RECORDER
Importers face undue delay in clearance of goods at AFU
PBC suggests reforms for promoting capital, investment
Climate changes: Comprehensive plan to deal with key issues being implemented
Arrangements being finalized for setting up PRTTI: Ejaz
Executive arm: between the brass and the bench
Of bread and wine: the world’s most expensive cities
US bans large electronics from 10 airports
February textile exports down 2.53 percent YoY
Pakistan and UK ink pact on immigration
Avoidance of double taxation: Pakistan and Switzerland sign Agreement
LHC seeks reply from federal government by May 5
DAILY JANG
Swiss accounts of Rs81 trillion no more secret
Large reserves reached at its dead level severe water crisis is likely to hit Karachi chief Minister
People living along tree side will not face fatness and idleness new researcha
Singapore is expensive city of world while Karachi New Delhi included in cheapest cities
Pakistan’s trade deficit reached beyond 5 billion 47 crore dollars
Corruption worth Rs 80000 coore detected in Indian ministry of commerce
Good news for eclectic consumers
FBR started 1st time campaign against anti-money laundering in country history
DAILY EXPRESS
US bans large electronics from 10 airports
Swiss accounts of Rs81 trillion no more secret
Notice issued to K-Electric on over billing
Advisory board inactive formed for promoting investment
Licence for ferry between Karachi and Port Qasim issued
Current account deficit surges by 120pc
KE’s average tariff cut by Rs3.50 for seven years
Dubai harvests desert sun at vast solar plant
CM orders strategy to deal with looming water shortage of up to 60pc
THE NEWS
Nepra slashes K-Electric’s tariff
Pak-Swiss accord on double taxation being inked today
World’s happiest country is... Norway
PM’s economic uplift body meets for first time
Current account deficit widens 120.50 percent to $5.473 billion
Non-cash banking transactions sharply fall 29 percent in July-Feb
Rapid industrialisation impossible due to flawed govt policies
‘Why aren’t you married yet?’ expect such queries
B RECORDER
FBR lauded for planning incentives for new filers
Pakistanis much happier than Indians: report
Citizens of 150 countries in more debt than Pakistanis
Declining exports, remittances widen C/A deficit:SBP
First license for ferry cruise service issued
2016-2023: Nepra announces multi-year KE tariff
DAILY JANG
KE Tariff become cheaper by Rs.3.50 per unit for Karachi consumers
Bill Gates richest person of the world trumph wealth reduced.
F.B.R members and 2 other senior members assumed responsibilities
Campaign against tax defaulters of vehicles to continue 31st March Mukesh Khawla
Recommendations of business community will help Industrial development Muhammad Zubar.
Resolution of Industries is a must for exports growth Majyeed Aziz.
DAILY EXPRESS
KE Tariff become cheaper by Rs.3.50 per unit for Karachi consumers
85% citizens are deprived of clean water
Current Account deficit increased by 8 billion dollar in 8 months.
Economy is more relying on imports president employers federation.
Challenges of a populist budget
Dispute resolution is but a term
Ending inefficiency in the domestic economy
THE NEWS
‘Water scarcity big threat to Pakistan’
B RECORDER
Making a budget: 90pc of proposals consigned to bin!
FBR wants to meet annual target by hook or by crook: Dr Salman
Banking-courts:-appointment-of-judges
DAILY JANG
Power to extend foreigners visa withdrawn from passport department. Home Ministry empowered
PSQCA mark made mandatory on dozen of edibles
DAILY EXPRESS
More than 150 countries nationals are under debt more than Pakistanis
29 big Indian tax defaulters name circulated in news paper
Demand increased black marketing of new cars in country reached at its peak
Chinese delegation reached Islamabad chamber shown interest in investment
Govt moves to amend law to prevent boiler explosions
Premium on Honda CG125 rises by Rs3,000
Corporate governance in family businesses
THE NEWS
‘Cholesterol- drug does not impair brain’
SECP holds workshop on corporate governance
Cotton production up 9.99pc to 10.72mln bales
Tax on early transfer to eliminate new car ‘own money’
Time to shift industrial policy from vertical to horizontal
KCCI says 100pc cash margin to wipe out small importers
Unisame urges PM to consider WB report for Smeda restructuring
Exporters urged to tap global textile markets
B RECORDER
Efforts under way for country’s progress: FCCI
Rs 300 billion stuck in appeals: FBR to revise ADR system in budget
TDAP chief opens PSGMEA auditorium
Cotton production stands at 10.7 million bales
SBP’s Saeed next NBP President?
Pakistan ranked among world’s most powerful countries
DAILY JANG
Next migration will be on account environmental disaster Pakistan will be most affected
Indian income tax has issued list of 448 crores defaulter and list of 29 organizations
DAILY EXPRESS
Large scale manufacturing increase by 3.5% due to increase in edible production
Cotton season 2016-17 reached at its end
Large-scale manufacturing grew 3.5pc in July-Jan
Legal adviser condition for small firms goes
THE NEWS
UAE three months away from taxation system
‘Take 10,000 steps daily, cut fat content in diet to avoid getting diabetes’
LSM posts 3.48 percent growth in July- January
Minister denies special incentives for foreign companies under CPEC
Pak-Turkey talks on FTA postponed
Trade with Australia must be enhanced’
Karachi’s investment potential too good to be ignored, says governor
B RECORDER
Non-filers: FBR agrees to enhance rates of WHT
Germany to help Pakistan explore more avenues for business: envoy
PIAF urges FBR to clear stuck-up refund claims
Government urged to defer revision of property valuations
PM, Dar held responsible for economic woes
Pakistan to participate in Astana Expo: Dastgir
SECP’s recommendations to amend Companies Act 1974 approved
GAS SUPPLY CLOSURE EVERY SUNDAY INDUSTRIAL AND CAPTIVE POWER
DAILY JANG
Non filer of tax return will be sent to court.
F.B.R in action long ques for filing tax return
F.B.R collected record revenue of Rs. 2058 billion in 8 months 17 days
Industrialists should inform their requirement to concerned association Saeed Lark
DAILY EXPRESS
Various incentives for foreign direct investment in next budget under consideration
Decision to introduce work visa via on line
O.C.C.I. presents budget proposal
Sui Southern asked industries to inform their requirement for R.L.N.
Murad says foreign investors returning to ‘peaceful’ Karachi
Govt urged to slash Rs250 SIM tax
NA body, business community blame FBR for falling exports
OICCI wants super tax abolished, cut in corporate tax, GST
Cell set up at CM House to address complaints about census
THE NEWS
FBR issues notices to 25,000 non-filers
OICCI proposes reduction in corporate tax, GST rates
Forex reserves increase to $22.2bln
PM’s adviser urges private sector to take CPEC forward
B RECORDER
NA body for probe into export slide
Jul-February FDI up six percent YoY
FBR to stop issuing notices to ginners
Business community’s issues to be resolved on merit: Collector
Single-stage taxation regime: FBR wing unearths GST evasion by Paint
LTUs, RTOs and MCCs: FBR asks field force to take strict security measures
Spadework initiated to enhance Pak-Belarus trade: Ermolovich
Dual taxation treaty: Swiss team due next month to ink revised Convention
Money laundering: SBP’s sane advice
FBR directed to meet revenue target for FY 16-17
DAILY JANG
India expressed reservations on CEPEC
FBR initiated enquiry against president of A Pakistani Bank
Preparation begins with full swing to impose tax in UAE
Sindh govt decided to keep intact Pakistan textile city ltd in partnership with port Qasim
Forex reserves increase to $22.2bln
Overseas investors chamber submitted tax proposal for budget to govt
DAILY EXPRESS
Jul-February FDI up six percent YoY
SC directs federal govt to reconsider FBR officials’ promotions
Circular debt spills over into entire fuel supply chain
Africa Health Expo Johannesburg-South Africa June 07-09-2017
CPEC: Is there cause for alarm?
Govt commits reform for border trade facilitation
FPCCI urges FBR to notify agreement
‘Policies needed to develop SMEs’
Bangladesh Nobel laureate sued over ‘unpaid arrears’
“AD” Of Senate Secretariat On Public Hearing On The Companies Bill 2017
THE NEWS
SC sets aside FBR officers’ promotion to Grade 22
2012 policy being followed in trade with India: minister
Pakistan likely to become 20th powerful country
Govt officers should be prosecuted for supplying tainted water: SC
FBR wants to finish audit process by next month
Govt seeks research-based proposals to frame SME policy
India’s richest man shakes up telecoms market
B RECORDER
Govt to think FTA matters through: Dastgir
Economy not mature to introduce single digit ST rate: Haroon
US envoy, Dar discuss trade, investment ties
Pak-Belarus ties to be cemented further: envoy
CPEC investments surge to $55bn: Zubair
DAILY JANG
Clean up action by F.B.R with regards to tax evaders begins
Pakistan likely to become 20th powerful country
Expenditure will be reduced by 14.5% due to trade facilitation agreements Khurram Dastgir
Karachi is the center of economic activities
Summary sent to cabinets for lifting ban on gas connection. Minister Petroleum
Important assignments has been given to members F.B.R in filed formations.
Rs.2008 billion record revenue collected within 8 months in current fiscal Year.
Khakan Murtaza appointed Chairman E.O.B.I
DAILY EXPRESS
High power meeting is being held today to review budget proposals
SC verdict may derail top bureaucrats’ promotions
Prime minister promises business-friendly policies
Employers ask EOBI to withdraw notices
IPO Pakistan to launch one-window operations on March 31
US airports searching Muslim travellers’ cellphones
THE NEWS
SC orders govt to sack chief of environment watchdog
Pakistan, China likely to sign accord to protect intellectual property rights
Minister terms criticism on CPEC ‘unjust’
FPCCI concerned over FBR deviation
B RECORDER
Bilateral exports: SBP and CBI may sign arrangement soon
Government urged to review import policy
IPO-Pakistan to begin one-window operation on 31st to facilitate Stakeholders
FBR arm busts gang involved in money laundering
RTO-II has around: 150 refund claims of textile industry: CC
Pakistan to join 25 big economies by 2025: Ahsan
Second SME international moot begins today
Iran to start two flights a week from Karachi, Lahore: envoy
Late filing of return: SECP issues warning to director of textile Mill
Status of TDAP CEO causing confusion?
DAILY JANG
Time has come to compensate down fall of industrial activity in Karachi
Commercial importers are exempted from audit Shakeel Ahmed Danghera
CEPEC is big game change for Pakistan economic experts
Pakistan’s policy for foreign investors is satisfactory Takashi Korai
New Haj policy likes to appreciate
DAILY EXPRESS
Instructions to sought proposals from businessmen on foreign status amnesty scheme
Decision by FBR to examine deductions of tax from employees’ salaries by private sector
Heavy vehicles can enter into ports and industrial areas all around 24 hours
SBP advises banks on curbing money laundering
‘Pakistanis cannot get CNICs unblocked due to corruption’
OGDCL finds oil, gas in Hyderabad
Govt urged to implement uniform tax system
SBP downplays rising trade deficit
Malaysia ranks top in best countries to invest in
F.B.R “AD” On Advance Income Tax
Plan to cope with looming heatwave discussed
THE NEWS
‘Businesses must let go of comfort zone to explore global markets’
Bringing Pak money back from Swiss banks is wild goose chase
KTBA wants FBR to publish sales tax refunds list
Corporate sector an asset of Pakistan: Punjab governor
Banks asked to take steps for curbing money laundering
B RECORDER
Directive to submit foreign travel policy: SBP asks banks to do more to combat money laundering
Revenue generation: Taxation of e-commerce to be considered in budget
NA informed: Pakistan-China trade volume reaches $13.77bn in 2015-16
Industrialists’ call for fire-fighting equipment
OICCI proposals: Collection targets mustbe realistic research-based growth projections
OICCI for increasing FDI, improving foreign investors’ perception
FBR to launch crackdown on 21,000 'nil' return Filers
Implementation of fixed minimum daily wages demanded
Pakistan likely to be included in BRICS Plus
Hajj, Umrah, visit visas: Saudi Arabia introduces new laws
Ginners’ bank accounts frozen in H’abad, Sukkur
Tax culture: New generation of businessmen carry positive thinking
DAILY JANG
More reserves of gas discovered in Sindh its impact on country’s economy will be positive
Punjab govt devise strategy to avail benefits from western route of cepec
Decision to keep Haj expenses 2017 at a reasonable stage and provide more facilities
Record 5000 tax returns filed within on day.
Exporters “E form should not be verified without complete details.
Modern fire stations be established in industrial zone Salhuddin Chishti.
DAILY EXPRESS
Banks instructed to stop money laundering under the umbrella of foreign trade
Investments strategy 2017-20 likely to be introduced decision taken
Closure of afghan border deprecated value of dollar by Rs.2.40
Impression of expensive loan to consumers rejected
Court orders demolition of BD building seen as ‘symbol of corruption’
Banks lend more as economy grows
Curbs on non-essential imports
25pc drop in targeted cotton production
THE NEWS
Trump suffers trade deficit disorder
B RECORDER
Shipping cos to collect ‘Port Congestion Charge’
Development projects: Centre yet to release funds for Foreign Affairs, Textile industry
Bangladesh to demolish building deemed ‘symbol of corruption’
Issuance of refund/compensation: President endorses FTO recommendations to FBR
Double whammy of lower exports, reduced remittances
DAILY JANG
Action will be taken against 2100 tax evaders from today across the country
Comparison of Pakistan and Bangladesh Textile industry
Notices issued to non-filers across the country
DAILY EXPRESS
Effects of international markets cotton prices in Pakistan reduced
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Cash business balloons to Rs4.8tr
Trade gap widens by 35pc to $20.2bn
Exporters seek release of refund claims
SBP snubs assemblers over criticism of 100pc cash margin on imports
Talks with IMF start from 28th in Dubai
THE NEWS
Pakistan’s reforms offer opportunities to foreign investors
Tax bar urges FBR to soften audit, Penalties
Trade deficit falls to $2.807 billion in Feb
Release of refund claims demanded
B RECORDER
Jul-Feb trade deficit widens to $20.20bn
COAS vows to ensure security for CPEC
PM urged to order setting up of CETPs in industrial Zones
Traders urged to explore business opportunities in Belarus
Pakistan can pay off entire debt with money in Swiss banks: PIAF
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Increase in local and foreign debts
Trade deficit of 5.16 billion dollar increased during July-February
Intervention sought by PM in treatment plants
Readymade garment sector expressed concern on declining exports
Dar launches Rs40,000 premium prize bond
India more than doubles maternity leave to boost female workforce
Combined effluent treatment plants in Karachi urged
THE NEWS
Investors evincing interest in Pakistan: Indian newspaper
Pak HC in UK seeks new contractor for visa services
Mamnoon assures SCCI traders of resolving their issues
Remittances down 2.47pc in 8 months
PCDMA calls for rationalising tax
B RECORDER
First-ever registered premium prize bond Govt takes step towards building culture of saving
Bari appointed chairman of FPCCI body
GAS SUPPLY CLOSURE EVERY SUNDAY INDUSTRIAL CAPTIVE POWER
PCGA demands bailout package for ginning sector
Fashion industry can earn huge foreign exchange
Exchange of info on bank accounts
The concept of prescribed records under the sales tax law
Consignments delivery timings at AFU extended
Commercial importers PCDMA asks FBR to withdraw notices
DAILY JANG
‘Savings rate to be brought to 20pc’
Biggest fire of current year could not be controlled till late night
New officials of pay scale 20 posted in custom collector ate and I.R field formation.
F.B.R collected record tax of 8 billion 79 crore on 10th March.
Facilitation to Japanese trade delegation Japanese business coordination committee formed.
Difference between commercial and industrial importers be removed.
Operation wing in action against non-filers and short filers.
DAILY EXPRESS
Decision taken to purchase system for detecting tax evasion and conversion of black money
Indian media also praised on Pakistan development after U.S.A Japan U.K
Landhi huge fire gutted textile mill destroyed.
Rs. 1lak prize Bond to be issued soon after premium prize bond
Haj quota for Pakistan increased
PHC declares provincial sales tax on internet services legal
Oil companies dispute LPG prices notified by Ogra
Loans to textile industry soar despite falling exports
Reserves rise by 1.5pc to $22.1bn
US managing Rs15.6bn for investment in Pakistani SMEs
Thailand demands access to auto sector under FTA
THE NEWS
Pakistan gradually becoming stable, Prosperous
PAC seeks rate of interest on Chinese Loans
International investors can’t ignore Pakistani markets for long
50pc of assets managed by Swiss banks belong to foreigners
FBR collects Rs700mln under amnesty for real estate sector
Forex reserves rise to $22.152bln
Successive govts keep taking popular economic decisions
Belarus eyes investment avenues in Pakistan
LHC refers dispute case to LCCI
UAE, India launch Business Leaders Forum
B RECORDER
CSF inflows push up forex reserves to $22 billion
Public hearing on ‘Companies Bill 2017’ on 16th & 17th
FBR receives 1,039,291 income tax returns till March 9
BoI organises seminar on ‘Doing Business Reforms in Pakistan’
Around 25,000 new taxpayers added in one year: RTO
Exporters’ refunds: PTEA voices concern over undue delay in Payment
Pakistan ranked 74th in 80 best countries
Two-day SME conference from March 15
Assets, stocks and properties: government working on ‘voluntary declaration scheme’
DAILY JANG
Foreign investors cannot ignore Pakistani market for a longer period
50% assets are owned by foreigners in 266 Swiss banks
UAE, India launch Business Leaders Forum
25% more tax return filed in current fiscal year as compared to last fiscal year
Forex reserves rise to $22.152bln
Business community should high light Karachi issues in all forums
DAILY EXPRESS
New prize bond of Rs 40000 with premium introduced
Rift between center and province on textile city projects
New accord with Swiss to help detect tax evaders
‘Pakistan, Iran on verge of establishing strong economic ties’
FPCCI, Commonwealth body to sign accord
‘Pakistanis run 300,000 businesses in UK’
Paxi Pakistan gearing up for the streets of Karachi
SC orders govt to form body to make all filter, treatmentplants operational
THE NEWS
Pakistan to get Swiss accounts’ information
SC orders urgent revamping of Karachi’s sewage treatment plants
IMF declines visiting Islamabad for next round of talks
Joint investigation team constituted to probe into fake bank accounts
B RECORDER
Bank accounts: Pakistan to sign agreement with Switzerland on 21st
Pakistan among 7 states vulnerable to climate hazards, Senate told
Govt urged to protect local industry in FTAs
Cases against taxpayers: PRA acting on info obtained from FBR field offices
Textile package: It is too early to forecast full impact, FBR tells Senate body
Senate panel terms PM's textile package 'excellent paper work'
PAC expresses anger over govt's approach to Textile City Project
DAILY JANG
Bank accounts: Pakistan to sign agreement with Switzerland on 21st
Nepra approved to import cheap electricity from Iran
Textile city project scraped after spending Rs.3 Billion. Disclosing P.P.C
System evolved to destroy snatched mobile phones
Pakistan stands at 39 number in countries of low pricing of petrol.
F.B.R revenue growth increased by 11 % during March.
Govt should takes steps to control circular debts.
Switzerland ranks at 01 while Pakistan ranks at 74 in peace full life.
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistan to get Swiss accounts’ information
Karachi become ideal country for investors, governor
Plan detected to scrap textile city project
F.B.R will also audit of 1Lac non filers with holding agents.
Aamir Bajwa appointed acting president of F.P.C.C.I
Mian Abdul Aziz appointed chancellor of textile institute of Pakistan for 3 years.
Exporters promised smooth shipment of consignments
High premiums for instant car deliveries
Turkey links FTA to market access for auto sector
World Bank launches new series of solar maps for Pakistan
SHC orders enforcement of daytime ban on heavy traffic
Sindh wants Nepra, federal govt to stop KE from ‘fleecing’ Consumers
THE NEWS
Kuwait removes visa curbs for Pakistanis
Ishtiaq Baig meets Punjab governor
Pakistan gains 20th place in world ranking of ‘Best Countries’
SHC bars heavy vehicles’ movement from 6am to 11pm
Sepa has never used its lab equipment: judicial commission
PA seeks action to ensure KE protects consumers’ interests
Rupee expected to remain stable in 2017, but weak inflows pose risks
With CPEC in full swing, world sets sights on Pakistan
China’s forex reserves rebound above $3 trln in Feb
B RECORDER
Corporate taxpayers: RTOs reluctant to change tax Jurisdiction
Tax reforms: FBR to put in place consistent framework
FCCI forms 94 standing committees
Delay in issuing visas by foreign countries: Rabbani threatens‘titfor- tat’ response
Need to raise bilateral trade with Finland stressed
Making regional trade work again
DAILY JANG
Due to delay cost of sewerage treatment plant reached at Rs 32 billion from Rs 8 billion
Ban on heavy traffic why orders not being implemented Sindh High Court
India announced 5 years multiple visa for UAE businessmen
Pakistan gains 20th place in world ranking of ‘Best Countries’
DAILY EXPRESS
Rescheduling of loans of sick industries under consideration
175,000 blocked CNICs awaiting security agencies’ clearance
Kuwaiti businessmen urged to invest in Pakistan
‘Sanctions hindering Iran-Pak gas pipeline’
‘Karachi’s dependence on cars may increase despite BRTS project’
THE NEWS
Trump signs new order excluding Iraq from banned countries
SSGCL, Engro reach deal to re-gasify 600mmcfd LNG a day
SC orders removal of KWSB MD, irrigation secy
B RECORDER
Economy back on track, PM tells moneyed sheikhs
Corruption decreases in Pakistan: TI
Defaulting vehicles to be taxed: Road checking campaign to be launched
Ogra to determine UFG benchmark after consultation: Uzma Adil
Subdued business on cotton market
South Korea: a land of peace and prosperity
Petroleum ministry asked to divert 300MMCFD local gas to inefficient Gencos
SBP initiates survey on portfolio investment
FBR collecting around Rs15bn per year through super tax
DAILY JANG
Donald Trimuph issued new order on Travel advisory
Prices of cancer medicine reduced by 86% in India
Zeba Hye assumed charge of chief collector customs central Lahore.
F.B.R received 1.75 lac return upto 6th March 2017
Pakistan’ economy is growing speedily Trukish envoy
Campaign will be started in current month against tax defaulters of motor vehicle Mukesh Chawla
Cost doing business is increasing due to high tariff of electricity and gas
Zubair Motiwala and Haroon Farooq elected in board of director of S.I.T.E
DAILY EXPRESS
Demand to extend tenure of rangers for 1 years.
Canadian companies be invest in Pakistan Tariq Azim
Action will be taken in Punjab for not establishing industries on industrial plots
All-female crew flies Air India flight around the world
Pakistan loses $10bn a year to money laundering
Sindh Building Control Authority
THE NEWS
Trump threatens to tear up the trade rule book
B RECORDER
Time-barred ST refunds: FBR order set aside
Proposed FTA: Pakistan, Turkey still struggle to reach deal
Separate Directorate General of Customs proposed for CPEC Trade
FBR harassing business community: PEW
More heavy borrowing on the cards
DAILY JANG
Pakistan’s trade hub Karachi converted into Garbage
Circular debt volume reached at Peak of Rs 414 billion in spite of govt claims
FBR started campaign to achieve target of Rs 3621 billion
Fool proof security will be provided to investors coming to Sindh
DAILY EXPRESS
217,000 tax payers delisted from active tax payers list on account of non-filing of returns
FBR revenue shouts fall stands at Rs 161 billion during July-February
Chairman FBR opposition on sales tax act 38A, 40B praised
Cotton prices increased across the world including Pakistan
TMA HEAD OFFICE
After two years, govt yet to fix responsibility in Rs3.3bn tax Evasion
India finalises bills to launch new sales tax in July
Tax collectors vow to end double taxation
Over 70pc water samples in 13 districts found ‘unfit for human consumption’
THE NEWS
FBR facing Rs137 billion shortfall in tax Collection
SRB starts netting property dealers to realise sales tax potential
Islamic banking assets doubled, reach Rs1.6 trillion in five years
India finalises bills to launch new tax in July
FBR plans institute for higher tax Education
Dar stresses deeper ties among ECO States
B RECORDER
Cotton production target missed by 25pc
2012 to 2016: Assets in Islamic banking jump to Rs1.6trn
Rs834.4bn tax projection for Q3: FBR sets Rs350.1bn target for March
Order passed against FTO: LHC issues notice to President
PBIF chief slams hike in oil prices
SBP corrects misreported facts
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Climate change in Pakistan summer will prolong winter will be short
Pakistan, Iran central banks’ deal on the cards
Robot serves food at Multan pizzeria
Alibaba delegation visits Islamabad
THE NEWS
McDonald’s serves ‘McLizard’ to Indian woman
E-commerce to surpass $1 bn by 2020: Dar
Pakistan, Turkey to sign FTA in May
Sindh to resist Textile City project shutdown
Traders pitch tax net widening formula
Experts suggest improving exporters’ competitiveness
Ex-PM Gilani seeks acquittal in TDAP scam cases
B RECORDER
Nepra to refund Rs3.3086/unit for Jan
APBF for reducing tax ratio to keep oil rates Stable
Model Customs Collectorates: FBR implements plan to boost tax collection on imports
S.S.G.C.L “AD” Gas Supply Closure Every Sunday Industrial And Captive Power.
SBP, CBI to sign agreement: Wathra
Consumer items import: PIAF slams SBP’s decision to impose 100pc cash margin
FCCI hails FBR chief’s assurance
Chambers’ view on tax proposals
Sindh governor assures full security for foreign delegations
Kati urges CM to monitor ongoing uplift work
DAILY JANG
F.B.R facing short fall of Rs.1 Trillion in tax target.
Junaid Akram appointed new director general internal audit custom.
DAILY EXPRESS
Federal govt want to scrap textile city project Secretary Health.
Hurdles in trade amongst E.C.O countries be removed
Borrowing by private sector reached at its peak
Sensitive data of Pakistan revenue automation is insecure.
Pak- Turkey F.T.A will be executed in may ministry of commerce
High cost of utilities is the hurdle in exports growth
Govt’s economic turnaround story gets a reality check in ECC meeting
FBR asked to stop raiding businesses
THE NEWS
If Uruguay can generate 94pc renewable energy, why can’t we?
Forex reserves fall to $21.82bln
KCCI slams 100pc cash margin on import of consumer items
Chinese companies eye chemical joint ventures with Pakistan
B RECORDER
Government urged to contain current account deficit
KCCI chief wants 100 percent cash margin withdrawn
Sindh wants Centre not to scrap Textile City project: chief Minister
Businessmen visit FPCCI regional office
Customs duty on ‘Split Air Conditioners’ increased
MoTI pessimistic about instant growth in textile exports
Forex reserves fall by $107 million
FBR to charge reduced rate of five percent GST on carpets
DAILY JANG
Amnesty scheme under consideration to bring back assets from abroad
Forex reserves fall to $21.82bln
Exports will grow through exhibitions between Pakistan and Canada
Employer’s federation of Pakistan delegation called on governor Sind
Zeba Hye appointed collector of customs central Lahore
Federal govt will not be allowed to scrap textile city project Chief Minister Sindh
Decision on 100% cash margin on import is unrealistic
DAILY EXPRESS
Governor Sindh leaves for Dubai to attend trade conference
Cash margin Karachi chamber expressed concern on SBPs decision
Help sought from experts to make tax laws simple
Pakistan business council advised to be care full while doing business with India
ECO summit for doubling of regional trade
Pakistani becomes Saarc secretary general
PHC strikes down cess on imported cotton
In India, a new banking system to reach the masses
THE NEWS
ECO countries agree to double trade volume
SC directs Nadra to justify exorbitant fee for expats
‘Pakistan offering business-friendly policies for foreign investors’
PHC declares cotton cess recovery from textile mills illegal
SBP terms overall repayment situation positive
Implementation of laws needed to promote tax culture
Governor urges Americans to benefit from Karachi’s investment potential
China awaits Gwadar’s development to invest in industrial setups
FBR issues Active Taxpaers List 2016
Govt to reduce withholding tax on raw material imports
Circular debt to balloon ahead of 2018 election
‘Govt’s focus on making Karachi a global business hub’
Businessmen urge withdrawal of SEPA notices
BD forex reserves hit record $32.56bln
B RECORDER
Budget will focus on inclusive growth: Dar
PBC calls for comprehensive policy on trade with India
Industrialists will be forced to close units if Sepa’s notices not withdrawn
ECO moot lays stress on cooperation in trade, agri and energy sectors
LCCI concerned over fast revenue shortfall
In India, a new banking system to reach the masses
Concept of beneficial ownership in the Companies Bill 2016 — I
DAILY JANG
23 billion 50 crore black money converted into white by Pakistanis during 83 days.
Tax proposals for new budget to bereviwed in special meeting today
Joint investment will ease unemployment Mohd. Zubair
Mobile users across the world will increase by 2 billion upto June.
Decision to change name of 2 zones of large tax payers immediately.
Petrol prices increased 4 times within 2 month.
DAILY EXPRESS
Instruction to audit who claimed tax exemption on import of raw material
Warned to close down factories on issuance of notice by environment agency
ECO summit begins today with pledge to expand trade
Google honours Pakistan’s ‘angel of mercy’
Power tariff cut by Rs3.23 for January
$1.09bn repatriated in July-Jan
‘Pakistan’s economy on path of growth’
Tax exemption for companies investing in SEZs
Re-elected WTO chief warns of ‘challenging times’
Govt asked to bring down cost of doing business
Prices of petrol, diesel increased
“AD” Board of Revenue Government of Sindh
THE NEWS
7,000 politicians in 20 countries asked to disclose taxes
Power sector circular debt swells to 2013 Level
Pakistan’s monthly power outages among highest in Asia: ADB
FBR vows undeterred actiona gainst defaulters, non-filers
APTMA calls for low-cost energy
Pakistan up by 4 ranks on EODB index
Pakistan CCI highest since 2008
FBR officials helpless in face of influential tax evaders
B RECORDER
July-January services trade deficit up 30 percent
Finance account positive because of CPEC
FBR fails to post officers promoted against 5 upgraded posts
Miftah for further improving indicators of doing business
Gujranwala’s industrial potential explained
July-January textile machinery import up by 16.13 percent
Cash-crunch textile industry seeks government’s intervention
High energy cost hampers growth of textile industry: APTMA
Stoppage of duty drawback cheques’ claims: Punjab leather exporters face liquidity crisis
FBR will charge 15.5 percent ST on motor spirit
New gas connections in spite of moratorium
Petroleum products’ prices increased partially
Nepra approves Rs 3.23 per unit refund for January
DAILY JANG
Petrol Rs 1.71, Diesel Rs 1.52 expensive kerosene oil .75 paisa per liter increased now monthly
New chief collector and chief commissioner appointed for Karachi Lahore Islamabad Multan
On completion of CEPC role of Karachi port will increase more Mohd Zubair
Rs 40,000/- prize bond will be registered in individual name and profit will be give after 6 months
Post of Surriya Ahmed Butt and Zeba Haye Azhar up graded
New tax commissioners along with new members assumed office throughout country
Pakistan up by 4 ranks on EODB index
Sales tax collection during 8 months 1st time record increase of Rs billion dollar
DAILY EXPRESS
POL prices one again increases
For consumer of K-Electric, Electric tariff reduced by Rs 3.23 per unit
Local investors assured same incentive as of foreign investors
