DATE MARCH 31 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
PM announces Rs162bn package for development of Karachi
PM inaugurates Lahore-Karachi Jinnah Express
`China sees CPEC as a way of creating free market`
Collectorate fears revenue loss after Urdu label condition
Pak Suzuki raises car prices again
For $12 bn IMF bailout: MPC or new body to determine dollar-rupee exchange rate
FBR faces massive shortfall of Rs317 bn
Governor Sarwar calls for resolving traders’ issues
Pak Suzuki to hike prices of four-wheelers by Rs10,000 to Rs100,000
BUSINESS RECORDERRs162bn package for Karachi announced
July-March: FBR revenue collection reflects Rs317bn shortfall
APBF, PTEA sign MoU to promote trade & industry
Faisalabad Expo-2019 opens in Lahore
e-filing of tax returns: FBR urged to extend date
Fixed tax scheme for traders likely next week
SBP hosts seminar on ‘Internal Audit’
Business activity falls on cotton market
Pak Suzuki Motors increases vehicles prices
PM inaugurates Jinnah Express train
Business leaders hail PM’s Karachi Package
Mercury soars to 39.5° Celsius in Karachi
July to March 18 lac new Tax filer included, but revenue collection still shortfall Rs.309 billion
Federal Budget 2019-20 likely to impose Rs.150 billion new tax
DATE MARCH 30 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Key interest rate hiked as economic slowdown continues
Govt set to announce another hike in petroleum prices to fill up revenue gaps
Massive drop in foreign assistance, only $2.94bn received in July-Feb
Active buying on cotton market
Warning issued for extreme heat during next three days
‘Pakistan will become a water-scarce country by 2025’
Rupee slide to keep inflation upward
Ogra seeks over Rs11 per litre hike in petrol, diesel prices
Economists, business community react sharply over interest rate hike
Petroleum Division clarifies news item
Rupee slide continues, hits fresh low
Dollar inflows from traditional lenders decline
FBR sets up new offices to check offshore transactions
IMF to review PBS methodologies
BUSINESS RECORDERPolicy rate hiked to 10.75 percent
KE seeking to get additional 500MW from K2, K3
Massive increase of up to 12.8 percent in POL prices recommended
Uplift schemes announced: PM breaks ground for new Gwadar airport
ST refunds bonds: FBR issues new Guidelines
Saudi Arabia, Malaysia offer LNG at cheaper rates: minister
KCCI fears hurdles in business activities
Hike in interest rate termed ‘government’s blunder’
‘Egyptian trade delegation to visit Pakistan next week’
Experts term government’s estimate of 5.6 percent fiscal deficit ‘unrealistic’
Government’s projected Indicators
National Disaster Response Plan 2019 launched
F.B.R first time issued notification to setup 3 new Director General
Prime Minister will inaugurate today nonstop train Lahore to Karachi
DATE MARCH 29 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Chinese firm upset over delay in KE acquisition plan
IMF bailout package likely by mid-May, says finance minister
APG dissatisfied over Pakistan’s compliance with commitments
FBR halts raids on business premises
SBP sets up desk for foreign exchange matters
Call for ‘independent’ KWSB to overcome city’s water problems
15 conditions: Pakistan to file fresh report with FATF by April 15
FBR seeks Benami accounts’ details from SBP
Rs25 bn loss may be passed on to gas consumers
Finance minister to chair 9th NFC Award meeting today
Govt to launch Rs200bln second Sukuk to ease power debt
Pakistan’s emerging-market status just got into big trouble: Bloomberg
Technical body formed to determine weight-carrying capacity of heavy vehicles
Time to get worried of the curse of increasing joblessness
‘Pakistan, Afghanistan must shun politics to improve trade’
Forex reserves rise to $17.58 billion
K-Electric seeks clarity on ZRISP
Zero-rating facility suspended
Met Office forecasts hot weather during daytime until Monday
BUSINESS RECORDERFBR suspends raids on business premises for 15 days
Benami accounts: SBP to provide information from April: FBR
LSE moot underscores need for promoting quality education
Facilitation desk set up at SBP
FBR offices to remain open today
FBR’s revenue shortfall stands at Rs 236 billion in just eight months
TDAP informs Senate body: BD’s visa restriction main hurdle to entrepreneurs
Chinese firm to invest $1 billion in garment sector
Fiscal year 2018-19: Country receives $2.941 billion foreign aid in eight months
Heavy vehicles load limits to be set taking KCCI, others on board: Siddiqui
Shanghai Electric team meets Khusru Bakhtyar
Crackdown will be against Water theft, MD Water Board
State Bank will announce monetary policy today for next 2 months
Electric billing is not accurate for Karachi Industry. Salim Parekh
DATE MARCH 28 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
FATF affiliate not happy with steps to block banned groups funding
No change in limits, tax on withdrawals: minister
ECC okays additional LNG imports, committee to oversee pricing issues
FBR recovers Rs5.2bn from tax defaulters
Industrialists complain against KE
False starts, faltering economy
Only taxpayer should pay tax on mobile phones: SC
IMF finds Pak negotiators tough
FBR recovers Rs3.4 bn in crackdown against tax evaders
CCoE asks Petroleum Division to submit monthly report on UFG
Seven Emiratis, five Indian expats in Forbes’ list of 2,153 billionaires
State Bank expected to act modestly in March policy review for want of growth
FBR recovers Rs5.7bln through freezing corporate bank accounts
Tax offices to remain open on 30th, 31st
SAI slams inflated electricity bills
‘Make cotton profitable to achieve 15mln bales target’
‘Branchless banking fast developing’
Importer held for misdeclaration of items worth millions of rupees
Tax commissioner rejects inquiry report
BUSINESS RECORDERBank withdrawals: no change in cash limits or tax rates: Hammad
Broad government – IMF agreement still elusive?
SITE body, KE at loggerheads over implementation of SRO
SCCI rejects proposed hike in gas tariff
Proposed tax amnesty scheme discussed at FPCCI meeting
Businessmen for early clearance of consignments at ports
SBP takes dimmer view of economy
Trade officers: putting the job before the task
KTM celebrates golden jubilee foundation day
Interest rates: No rationale for hike
Govt favours tax, tax on mobile only will be paid by tax payers. Supreme Court
Dialogue with IMF, Pakistanis stick at their stance
Neither agree with report nor want to talk. Tax Commissioner
Imposition of SRO 237 more than 300 containers waiting at Karachi port for clearance
F.B.R banned sale & purchase of benami properties
F.B.R obtained Rs-13.5 billion from tax evaders
Waiving of surcharge of Rs-70 crore on lying goods at ports approved
Activation of F.B.R Refund Settlement Company (Pvt) Ltd approved
DATE MARCH 27 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Power tariff to be gradually increased by over Rs2 per unit: minister
Reform programme discussed with IMF officials
Govt admits messing up gas bills, will restore slab benefits
Another tax amnesty scheme being prepared
Punjab to get rid of business-unfriendly laws to encourage investors
Descon, CGGC awarded Mohmand Dam Project
French delegation due next month
Pakistan opens airspace for all flights
Careem to continue operation after acquisition by Uber
‘Water commission needs to be re-established’
IO issued notice for failing to file charge sheet against Sepa director ‘involved in Rs19m graft’
T.D.A.P Ad, Trade Delegation to BRUNEI June 09-12, 2019. Last date to apply: April 10, 2019
Pakistan shares compliance report with FATF team
Gas, electricity prices to be increased gradually: Asad Umar
Govt to raise Rs2 per unit on power tariff to collect Rs200 bn
Newly-notified Banking Mohtasib’s oath-taking could not be held
Police book ex-administrator Karachi for threatening on-duty cops
FBR advises markets on returns filing
A rich Muslim’s expense on Umrah, marriage can teach 0.3m poor kids
Tax on export income up 19 percent in July-February on rupee rout
TDAP calls for trade normalisation with India
‘Impression that UK politicians live with simplicity wrong’
Uber to buy Mideast rival Careem for $3.1 billion
BUSINESS RECORDERTrade projection for five years: Government envisages bringing C/A deficit to below 1.3 percent
NOC condition for foreign tourists waived
Power tariff to go up by Rs 2 per unit
Gas utilities to reimburse consumers for inflated bills
Exchange rate mechanism: Questions raised about methodology
Kardar holds IMF responsible for tax distortions
Bahria Town offer found to be about Rs 100 billion more than amount calculated in judgement
Refunds through bonds: FBR to assess number of claimants
FBR will relax major condition for oil E&P companies
IMF programme – just around the corner
FCCI chief for internationalising brands with Italy’s help
Textile Asia open at Expo Centre
Financing facility for special persons
Government’s approach to IMF bailout
Reforms in FBR must for boosting revenue: PAC panel
Review slabs of Gas consumers. Petroleum Minister
New SMES policy being farmed to give boost for middle sector business
What will be effects if Pakistan name included in Blacklist ? Govt will carry out research
Pakistan’s financial requirement in next 2 years will be volume of 50 billon dollar likely to reach
Electric tariff will increase further by Rs-2/- Omer Ayub
Karachi have to progressed for Pakistan’s Economic Stability. World Bank
R&D saved national kitty by Rs-38 lac loss
Growth of value addition is a must for country. Secretary T.D.A.P
Engineering curriculum should be prepared according to requirement. Experts
Challenge to come out from economic crisis
DATE MARCH 26 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan eyes package as IMF mission chief arrives today
Pakistan, EU agree on new strategic engagement plan
State Bank slashes growth forecast, again
Ease of doing business likely to improve further: BoI
Minister hints at discovery of large oil, gas reserves
FATF set to evaluate Pak performance
Strategic partnership: Pakistan, EU to cooperate against terror outfits
SBP further cuts growth outlook to eight-year low
Pakistan gets $2.2bln commercial loan from China
SNGPL, SSGCL seek hefty tariff hike from next fiscal year
New tax amnesty scheme discussed
Met Office not expecting record heatwave this year
Economic reforms: Part - XLVII
SBP sees FY19 growth slowing to 3.5-4.0 percent
Five-year strategy: FDI projected to soar to $7.4 billion by 2023
CPFTA talks likely to be rescheduled
BoP support: Country receives $2.2 billion Chinese lending
Off Karachi coast: PM upbeat about likely discovery of ”massive” oil, gas
FATF affiliate arrives; talks today
SRO 237: KCCI seeks notification carrying July 1 as implementation date
Extent of ‘decent work’ in Pakistan
Availing ST refunds through bonds: FBR will take date extension decision today
Agriculture tax: EAC proposal on transfer of collection to FBR opposed
Loan from China – welcome change
4 Officers name for Secretary Commerce under consideration
2.10 Billion dollar from China received, forex reserves increased by 17 billion
Decision to introduce soon new amnesty scheme
Sales tax refund claims submitted up to 25th March will be paid first
Saudi citizen and expatriates can bring relatives for Ummrah
Visiting timing for ladies changed at Roza-e-Rasool (Peace Be Upon Him)
Investigation of money laundering decision to empower subordinate organization
Rupee to be deprecated, electricity to be more costly, agreement with IMF will be executed. Govt
World Bank satisfied, steps taken on Doing Business ranking likely to be improved
DATE MARCH 25 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Team from FATF affiliate due today
Up to 145pc rise in gas prices sought
Towards a clean and green Pakistan
Govt to give SBP more autonomy
Race on to be world’s first trillionaire
First-ever NTP to be submitted to cabinet
FTO probes ”misuse of authority” by FBR officials
Fasting beneficial even for diabetics: experts
Pakistan will get today from China 2 billion 10 crore U.S dollar
Restriction on raid in business premises
OGRA Public Notice with regard to SNGPL proposed fixation of price
Carpet of 10 million flowers at Macca
DATE MARCH 22 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan may soon hit oil, gas jackpot: PM
$900m agreements with Malaysia to be signed today
Pakistan among top 20 gainers on World Happiness index
Pakistan has highest gender wage gap in world
Pakistan gets $1bn Chinese market access for rice, sugar, yarn
Foreign investors’ refund claims soar to Rs65bn
State Bank reserves jump $715m
Currency notes of Rs20 and above contain Braille features: SBP
Sindh govt plans to regulate real estate business
Wedding halls to close by 11pm
Bureaucracy making life difficult for govt
China to provide $2.1 bn deposits
Pakistan, Malaysia to sign $900mln business-to-business deals
Export or expire: there’s no other way to break the deficit cycle
FBR to resolve industry’s issues
Forex reserves rise to $15.709 billion
Economy, jobs, FATF major challenges: PM
CPFTA-II to help provide greater market access
CD in a fix over appointment of TDAP’s CE
Interaction with country’s chamber, F.B.R office formed to resolve issues
India de graded by 7 points amongst prosperous countries list
Additional import of CNG expected today from Qatar
World Bank mission arrived in Pakistan to review ease of doing business
China will give Pakistan commercial loan of 2 billion 10crore dollar
DATE MARCH 21 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Nothing changes without structural transformation
Dagha to take charge as finance secretary
FBR issues instructions for measures introduced in Finance Supplementary Act
Govt removes acting MD Sui Northern for inflated bills
Dagha possesses varied experience
Govt reshuffles SNGPL’s top management on overbilling inquiry
SECP holds awareness sessions on ease of doing business
Start saving water as countdown is on and every drop counts’
Increase in water usage charges: Proposal endorsed by ECC
Government urged to appoint TDAP chief executive on merit
1700cc and above: FED imposed on locally-made cars and SUVs
Kill only one bird with one stone!
Mahmood Zia named acting MD SNGPL
No fund option of subsidy ends strict and difficult decisions being taken. Advisor Commerce
Prime Minister will not accept summary of enhancement of gas price by 41%
Implementation on visa Ummrah online will being from next Ummrah season. Muhammad Bin Badi
Huge tax evasion detected in clearing consignment from customs
Careem and Uber entrance banded at Karachi Airport
DATE MARCH 20 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
330MW unit of Thar power station begins trial run
Cabinet decides to sell off property of federal ministries
Pakistan can face ‘super flood’ this year, NA body told
Sustaining growth: the investment challenge
FBR defines benami transactions
LCCI for early release of refund claims
Acute shortage of quality cotton
SCB allowed to establish yuan clearing mechanism
Asad on Economy: Army can’t be blamed if policies are wrong
Benami properties, transactions: Authorities asked to establish cases
Standard Chartered allowed to facilitate Yuan clearing, settlement
State Bank to stay vigilant despite stable inflation’
WHT collection increases to Rs11bln in July-February
LCCI seeks early release of refunds
Fire destroys cotton warehouse in Shershah
Karachi among top 10 cheapest cities of world
Indian traders split on Chinese products
Increasing Exports: Govt consults trade bodies for trade opportunities
Autonomous bodies, Ministers given powers to appoint heads
Lot of work has been done to bring about reforms in FBR: Umar
FBR, provinces agree on harmonisation of taxes
Airspace restrictions keep routes closed, carriers off balance
Textile troubles: size matters; so does organization
Power: generation down, cost up
Safeguarding local businessmen’s interest top priority: Razak
F.B.R Public Notice, Sale Tax Refund Claimants
IMF's possible tax-to-GDP demand, Tough decisions await govt in forthcoming budget: Pasha
APPMA proposes 9pc ST, 3pc WHT & uniform 5pc customs duty
Decline in trade deficit attributed to decrease in imports
LCCI for immediate release of refund claims
Ministry takes special initiative to maximize outreach to businessmen’
Policy measures for enhancing textile exports
Indian Traders annoyed with China on helping Pakistan, products burnt away
Closure of Air Space further extended till Today new notification issued
Blockade of 50 top evaders, house to house survey decision to arrest
DATE MARCH 19 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Govt believes $11bn stashed abroad by Pakistanis
Two probes into Karachi water project shortcomings ordered
20 including two bank managers booked Textile miller among seven held for tax evasion
Govt making efforts for stabilising economy: Dawood
For a prosperous Pakistan in 2047, invest in human capital now
Foreign airlines to launch operation from Pakistan soon: minister
Economy to slow further in ‘calibrated moderation’, says SBP governor
IMF team to be invited for talks next month
Pakistan, IMF agree on policy direction’
Show no leniency to tax evaders, finance minister directs FBR
No tax magician can pull rabbits out of a hat riddled with holes
Return filers increase to 1.74mln
FBR preparing largest tax evaders list’
Trade with India could increase 18-fold: WB
Pakistan economy to remain ”business as usual” even in 2047?
Import of engineering goods: Controversial SRO 827(2001) to be amended
FBR reforms, agriculture sector top cabinet agenda
Mahathir’s visit: Pakistan, Malaysia may sign various MoUs, business deals
SBP governor explains why stability became priority over growth
Govt urged to revisit FBR powers
Fire suspends business activities at FTC building
Non-taxpayers must be fixed up to widen tax net: trade bodies
Increase in gas tariffs proposal
Details of each tax evader are available, not capable to handle data. Chairman F.B.R
Pakistan’s airspace closed further for 24 hours
23% current account deficit reduced in 8 months during current year. Ministry of Finance
Installation of Treatment Plant IV contract could not be finalized
Tax collection dismay circumstances
Punjab Revenue Authority decision to use drone to stop tax evasion
Tax Laws & Policies being made simplify. Chairman F.B.R
DATE MARCH 18 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Naming the benami deals and assets
FBR facing record shortfall of Rs485 bn
Perception about Pakistan changed: ICC chief
Power losses to zero: PD directed to prepare comprehensive plan
FBR estimates tax gap of ST, IT at 65pc, 57pc respectively
BMP urges govt to revisit FBR’s power of arrest
Deferred payment facility for UAE oil
Shortfall in tax collection of Rs-233.2 billion during 8 months
Picking of industrial waste is not our responsibility. M.D Solid Board Management Board
Most expensive perfume of the world introduced in Dubai
An overview of country economy
DATE MARCH 16 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Industry gas supply likely to improve’
C/A deficit shrinks by 59pc in February
Economists sound warning over India data ahead of poll
FBR extends 2018 tax returns filing date till 31st
Pakistan in talks with China for another $2 bn deposits
Pakistan, ADB agree to implement $6bln loan program
FDI falls 23pc to $1.6bln in July-February
TDAP urges exporters to invest in latest technology
Foreign exchange manuals updated
Late filers to be included in active taxpayers list: minister
February exports decline 7.54 percent
FPCCI for including returns filed after Dec 31 in taxpayers list
March 31 new deadline set: late filers and non-filers given last chance
FBR initiates crackdown against non-filers in Karachi
FDI declines by 22.6 percent in eight months
Gas supply to industries likely to improve by end-March: Wasim
SNGPL, SSGC directed to adjust inflated gas bills by June 30
Bailout package: new mission chief of IMF due on March 26
Country being opened for the world
U.A.E apologized to give oil on loan, efforts to get 2 billion dollar from China
48000 bank accounts of Bank of Punjab hacked
Foreign investment decreased by 74.8% during 1st 7 months of fiscal year 2019
Green tea also removes fatness. Research
Non-filers given facility to enter in active list
60% reduction in current account deficit in February. State Bank
Preparation to increase Electric tariff by Rs-3.26 per unit
DATE MARCH 15 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
PM unveils ambitious plan to boost tourism
After chasing 400 foreign bank accounts for five months, FBR recovers $1.2m from one case
New tariff policy to boost industrialization
Largest hosiery producer goes public
Massive outage adds to growing Facebook woes
Govt asked to explain law on harassment of women at workplace
US report raises questions about governance in Pakistan
Modi govt under pressure ‘Boycott China, Chinese goods’
Pakistan opens doors to the world
FBR receives details of 152,000 offshore accounts
India wants visa-free entry for 5,000 pilgrims daily
Heavy fog across UAE causes flight diversions, road crashes
LSM posts 2.3 percent decline in first seven months
Non-filers not exempted from income source probe
Exporters receive Rs6.9bln in tax refunds last year
Share of SME finance may go up 17pc by 2023
Forex reserves rise to $14.965 billion
LCCI slams raids on business premises
FBR assures facilitation to importers
BUSINESS RECORDER
PM launches online visa policy
Trade performance: NA body seeks in-depth analysis from commerce division
July-January 2018-19: bed-wear textile export posts four percent growth
Faisalabad may help stabilise economy by multiplying exports: Adrees
Benami Act has overnight effect on other laws
18th Amendment could become ineffective
Foreign reserves increase to $14.965 billion
FTO helps in getting released Rs 6.89 billion tax refund claims of exporters
SBP supporting SMEs for business expansion
Nothing wrong with a new tax agency
Dubai becomes top country in investment
Dollar again crossed to Rs-139/-
India Businessmen reserved shares worth 7.5 billion dollar for needy people
Foreigners now can purchase residential and commercial properties in Qatar
Visa Policy: Nadra achived targets within 2 months
PIA got green signal to operate flights for U.S.A
27 Pakistani companies participated in Inter-Textile, Shanghai
DATE MARCH 14 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
REMITTANCES UP BY 12PC DUE TO STEPS AGAINST MONEY LAUNDERING, PM TOLD
MOMENTUM AGAIN BUILDING BEHIND CPEC
POWER FIRMS SEEK TARIFF HIKE TO ADJUST RS202BN
GOVT RESTRUCTURING ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS: ASAD
OBSTACLES TO STARTUP INVESTMENTS HIGHLIGHTED
ACTIVITY PICKS UP ON COTTON MARKET
BUSINESS COUNCIL WITH TURKMENISTAN TO BE SET UP
RISING INFLATION, HIGH FISCAL DEFICIT BIGGEST CHALLENGES: UMAR
PROGRESS PUSHES PRICES SKYWARDS
FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGULATION ACT TO BE AMENDED
PAK-INDIA AIRSPACE CLOSURE: NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS SUFFER RS2.55 BN LOSS
NO IMMUNITY TO CLOSE RELATIVES UNDER BENAMI ACT
IMF PROJECTS $19 BN NET FINANCING GAP IN PTI ERA
LONDON BUSINESSMAN ON ECL, UNABLE TO LEAVE PAKISTAN
BUSINESS RECORDER
GROWTH TO SLOW TO 4.4PC: FITCH SOLUTIONS
TAX RECOVERY FROM OFFSHORE INCOME
SINDH PA SLAMS RAISE IN GAS, POWER AND PETROLEUM PRICES
OMAR BRIEFS EU ENVOY ABOUT NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY
NO RESTRICTION ON IMPORT OF MOBILE DEVICES: PTA
SINDH GOVT URGED TO TAKE NOTICE OF HEAPS OF GARBAGE IN SITE
GOVT COMMITTED TO BRINGING REFORMS IN FBR: HAMMAD
SBP URGES SMES TO BENEFIT FROM FINANCE POLICY
TIME FOR RECONCILIATION IS NOW
DATE MARCH 13 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Collection in dams fund hits Rs10bn mark
Govt entities get Rs10bn supplementary grant
Senate panel slams FATF for discriminating against Pakistan
Foreign assistance target slashed to $5.6bn
Trade deficit dips 11pc in eight months
Trade body accuses FBR of harassment
Over 90,000 selected through balloting for Haj
Islam doesn’t allow illegal mosque extension: SC
UAE offers long-term visa framework
Trade deficit narrows 11pc to $21.5bln in July-February
External pressures continue to weigh on forex reserves: Moody’s
PM welcomes investment from Germany
PM hints at creating agency parallel to FBR
Exports, imports decline in February
Upward revision of gas tariffs: Umar gives go-ahead to PD
FPCCI accuses FBR of resorting to ”draconian” measures
FPCCI urges PM to take notice of raids being conducted by FBR
Arfeen named KCCI body’s vice chairman
Government urged to introduce simple and single tax system
Gas prices: another revision on the cards?
There is no way out except reforms in F.B.R. Imran Khan
Property purchases in the name of grandfather & father issues will not be claimed as benam
Govt efforts to enhance exports started giving results
Financial Taskforce & Govt’s Preparation
DATE MARCH 12 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Investors approach PM after worries over changing policies
Efforts on to modernise corporate sector: Asad
Provinces demand limiting of FBR powers on sales tax
Regulatory duty on mobile phone import restructured
India lobbying to get Pakistan blacklisted by FATF: Asad
Benami Act Rules 2019 enforced
Hajj applications balloting today
Turkish envoy for increasing trade with Pakistan
Business Summit 2019 to start on 13th
WB’s positive assessment to help attract investment: FM
FPCCI appoints water body convener
Piler demands enforcement of safety law for labourers
FY2018-19: Foreign investment plunges by 74.8 percent YoY: report
Finance bill becomes Act after certain amendments
Textile, other items: government urged to resolve anti-dumping barriers in Turkey
Tax collection machinery: FBR plans to raise tax-to-GDP target
India used FATF platform against Pakistan: Asad
Benami accounts adjudications: Rs 1,000 fee fixed for appeals to FAT
Next Secretary Finance: Three names being contemplated
External debt exceeds $100 billion
Gas prices to be revised upward
Benami Properties, accounts will be forfeited, F.B.R got power
During one month all previous record of inflation broken. The Economist
Will continue support to Pakistan for G.S.P Plus. Germany
Germany decided to declare 10 countries including Pakistan as safe
DATE MARCH 11 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Obituary of Late Iqbal Ahmed Qureshi (Regal Textiles Industries)
Red tape blamed for delay in release of $2.3bn by World Bank
Mini-budget: still a work in progress
Business confidence at a crossroads
Stop-gap measures are no shield against gas crisis
Peace must for external account balancing
Promotion of industrial sector prime objective’
Reducing losses in the energy sector
Cleansing Augean stables of FBR
First 4 slabs domestic consumers, Gas tariff to be revised upward
KE seeks additional 300MW from national grid
CPFTA-II may be finalised prior to PM’s China visit
China will not devalue renminbi to spur exports: central bank chief
ATIR explains what constitutes bad debt
Hajj balloting under govt scheme tomorrow: ministry
Country’s economic outlook improves significantly: PBIF
Ogra allows 6.9pc UFG to SNGPL
F.B.R not dissolved by giving autonomy performance will be visible
DATE MARCH 09 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Razak to woo investors in Doha moot
Women clamour for 25pc seats on corporate boards
Murad says provinces face financial crisis due to poor state of national economy
FATF adds three more conditions for Pakistan to comply with
FBR going tough on real estate sector to meet tax targets
Military saris in vogue in India
Workers minimum wages increased to Rs16,500 in Punjab
Double taxation termed major impediment to economic growth
Industries Regulation Authority Punjab on the cards
Pakistan Banao Certificate attracts lukewarm demand with $20 million sale till February
External debt rises Rs1.3trln to Rs9trln till Jan
Exporters seek help to normalise trade on Attari-Wagah border
KCCI hails PM’s FBR overhaul plans
SAI lauds government’s policies
FY2018-19, Rs57bn revenue shortfall witnessed in first 6 months
New tax authority’, FBR officers express mixed reaction
Punjab govt plans special labour cards to industrial workers
Shanghai Home Textiles-Autumn Edition, TDAP to setup Pakistan pavilion
Appointment of trade officers abroad
Reforming FBR: KCCI president hails PM’s statement
Airspace restriction airlines considering to increase fare
Taskforce formed to formulate 5 year Textile Policy
Karchi chamber hailed reforms in F.B.R
DATE MARCH 08 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Imposition of water cess not aimed at hurting industrial units: SC
Banks to receive Haj applications tomorrow
As revenue shortfalls bite, PM beseeches business leaders to pay taxes
Private sector borrowing jumps 92pc
New tax body to be formed if FBR fails: Imran
Turkey presents proposals to enhance bilateral trade volume
FBR nets Rs50bln undocumented properties in July-January
Tax the evaders, pinch the profiteers until compliance
Forex reserves rise to $14.956 billion
Women work more than men: study
Values in multiples of Rs0.1m, FBR arm to refund ST bonds to exporters
PBIF asks govt to revisit all bilateral trade agreements
National SME Policy 2019 to focus on reducing cost of doing business
Passage of Second Amendment Bill
Loan is increasing more than one billion 27 crore daily. Miftah Ismail
Forex reserves increased by 14 crore 4 lac dollar
DATE MARCH 07 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Mini-budget passed amid opposition’s protest, boycott
Govt orders another probe into domestic gas tariff hike
PM approves first-ever national tariff policy
CAA issues notice for airspace closure
Finance bill ushers in sweeping ‘incentives’ for banks, industry and greenfield investors
1,290 firms registered in February
Industry demands separate gas lines
Govt to privatise 49 public sector concerns
First-ever National Tariff Policy approved
Discos facing Rs201.823 bn deficit: Govt set to pass on burden to end power consumers
NA approves second mini-budget
China to issue visas from Karachi from next month
Public debt swells 11.8pc to Rs27 trillion till January-end
Traffic diversion plan for PSL announced
Country does not have even 1,000 garment units, Senate body told
Tax amnesty: putting the cart before the horse
Cotton indicative price: exercise caution!
Secy TD raises issue of seniority in Senate body
The Finance Supplementary (2nd Amendment) Bill 2019
Separate gas line for SITE industries demanded
Economic stabilisation achieved!
Govt borrowed Rs-9 trillion 28 billion during 4 months. Ministry of Finance
Govt decided to increase tariff by Rs-1.80
Money laundering of Rs-2 billion, tax evasion of Rs-6 crore detected
Industries should be provided gas through separate line. SITE Association
DATE MARCH 06 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Finance secretary warns of sanctions over FATF non-compliance
Senate body approves bill to simplify issuance of succession certificates
Exporters call for ease of tensions with India
Tackle black economy, says FPCCI in demand for another amnesty
WB declines funding for infrastructure
PM approves policy to appoint trade officers
New Delhi is world’s most polluted capital
Mohmand Dam project: Wapda okays award of Rs165.5 billion contract to Gezhouba-Descon JV
US visa fees, validity periods revised
Govt plans new amnesty scheme to boost industrial sector
Exporters to lose in discounting Duty Drawback Bonds
Trade officers: PM approves 20pc quota for expats
Declarants of undisclosed assets: Business community seeks explicit protection: survey
US to end preferential trade status for India, Turkey
Proposed amnesty scheme will be investment-friendly: FPCCI chief
PSQCA to shift its head office
Hike in prices of POL products
PLGMEA seeks clarity in Duty Draw Back Rules 2019
Pak – India trade restricted up to Rs2 billion can be increased up to Rs37 billion
America decided to abolish GSP status for India
Exemption on withholding tax, decision to launch duty drawback Bond
DATE MARCH 05 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
EOBI disburses Rs5bn pension, arrears
Governor’s Complaint Cell launched
Power sector pulls back from the brink as govt clears Rs200bn receivables
Flights resume from four airports after five days
FBR launches action in 1,199 cases of offshore assets
PM orders refund of inflated gas bills to consumers
Indian chamber asks EU to revoke trade SOPs to Pakistan
OGRA slashes RLNG prices up to 5.97pc
Sales tax, FED collection slightly increases to Rs456 billion in July-February
Where there’s no political will, there’s no economic headway
To IMF or not to IMF? Part - II
Government takes step to avert grim FATF prospect
New amnesty scheme in the offing: PM meets businesspeople, seeks inputs
Pakistan Banao Certificates: 865 applications committing $19.7 million received till February 20
Finance bill: Government introduces recommendations made by Senate
Rise in transmission, distribution losses: RLNG prices cut for March
Business community fully aware of its responsibility: FCCI
KMBL pre-tax profit soars by 40 percent
Withdrawal of MFN status: tit for tat action against India ruled out
ECC’s approval today: SSGCL to be allocated 9mmcfd gas from Fazl X-1 field
FBR finds discrepancies during audit of several sectors
FBR’s tax directory: the story of association of persons
More than 8000 suspected transaction carried out from Pakistan during 2018
Action against 1199 offshore companies, 14 billion target fixed 6 billion tax deposited
Loan on Pakistan increasing continuously
Secretary Finance and Cabinet Secretary will retire on 21 march
Textile Industry Positive Steps
Do not make electricity further expensive
F.B.R raids on textile mill record checked
Tomorrow is the last day of filing Haj applications, balloting will be done on Friday
Deduction on service charge on income tax, dispute between centre and provinces started increasing
Prime Minister sought recommendations in new amnesty scheme
DATE MARCH 04 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Govt to finance provision of gas, electricity to all SEZs
FATF pressure mounts on Pakistan as monitoring unit reports 8,707 suspicious transactions in 2018
Senate panel to discuss succession certificate bill tomorrow
Saudi cabinet approves tourism visa for foreigners
A case for mandatory business registrations
Hub Dam’s revival to allay city’s water woes
Power tariff needs 25.1pc hike to end losses to zero level
Govt set to extend Rs600 bn subsidised loan to textile sector
FPCCI pays tribute to PM, armed forces
High net worth individuals, Only Rs2.6bn collected by using third party data, info
FBR FY17 directory: ‘zero’ sum game
FDA, govt depts agree to regularize three industrial clusters: FCCI chief
Dr Ishrat’s book The Economy of Modern Sindh launched, Solution to Pakistan’s energy crisis lies in Sindh: Murad
Govt will increase electric tariff from Rs12/- to Rs16/- per unit
Govt decide to provide enhanced subsidized loan to textile industry
Hajj applications reached to 126482
Pakistan Banao Certificate Campaign
Pakistan ready to accept IMF conditions
DATE MARCH 02 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Inflation rose to 8.2pc in February
Ogra notifies 22pc rise in gas price
Partial resumption of air cargo services
Indian economic growth slips to 6.6pc
FBR faces revenue shortfall of Rs237 bn
Ogra notifies: LPG price at Rs1,522.65 for 11kg cylinder
PM to name new finance secretary
Envoy for setting up Pak-German chamber to enhance bilateral trade
Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar
Review petition for ERR: Ogra approves Rs75bn extra revenue for gas utilities
Punjab, PM imposes ban on use of agri land for housing schemes
Senate panel for revisiting all FTAs
FBR updates ATL on its website
Business community slams Indian aggression across LoC
Consulate official invites KCCI to SelectUSA Investment Summit
17th Members task force committee formed to formulate 5 years textile policy
Financial benefit from gas should be given to Sindh. Chief Minister
Tense situation, Pak – India trade restricted to billion 25 crore dollar
OGRA sent summary to GOVT to enhance Gas price
DATE MARCH 01 , 2019
DAWN NEWS
Closure of Pakistani, Indian airspace snarls flights across Asia
Prices of petroleum products raised by up to Rs4.75
FBR misses collection target by Rs235bn for eight months
No let-up in air passengers’ woes across Pakistan
US businesses optimistic about Pakistan’s economic future
Industries must have effluent treatment plants as directed by judicial commission: minister
Low-cost interventions proposed to reduce cotton dust in factories
Saudi Arabia to care for Pak pilgrims until their return
Pakistan facing 60pc shortfall in disbursements from lenders
US investors optimistic over business climate in Pakistan
India’s growth slows as headwinds emerge from Pakistan’
Forex reserves slightly increase
Pakistan still uses ad hoc trade policy instruments: WB
Examining the ””””Duty Draw Back Bonds””””
Tensions ground thousands of air travellers
US businesses remain optimistic about future economic environment
PTEA chief for exploring export-boosting avenues
EFP delegation visits Philippines to establish effective trade links
Booth at airports: B category money exchange firms barred from seeking CAA’s licence
Finance amendment bill amid grim conflict
Notification issued with regards to increase in electric tariff by Rs-1.80 per unit
Pakistan share in world trade in only 0.13%
3 days IGATEX exhibition of garment and textile machinery concludes
Announcement action will be taken against persons not paying water board bills
U.K restriction on citizen not to travel Pakistan & India
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