ECC takes up today Rs40bn tax proposals
Need for Islamic Interbank Offered Rate
THE NEWS
ECC meets today to levy Rs40 billion new taxes
B RECORDER
Nepra adding to consumers'' woes
Mobile phones: ST should be collected at import stage: PTA
Textile sector: MCCI for reducing cost of doing business
Virtual collapse in foreign investment
DAILY EXPRESS
Decision taken to hold prices of POL constant
Textile sector was expecting relief package
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Companies Bill 2015 to facilitate corporate sector
Extension in returns filing date sought
THE NEWS
Punjab to get gas this winter: minister
‘Unemployment in textile sector on the rise’
Passing the litmus test of GSP Plus
Azerbaijan envoy invites Pak businessmen to exhibition
B RECORDER
Energy projects under CPEC: China concerned at tax, power tariff, security issues
Import duty slabs may be raised by 1 percent from December 1
Trade fair: India slaps penalty on Pakistan, Bangladesh stall
Punjab textile workers: unemployment on the rise due to delay in release of package: APTMA chief
FCCI chief concerned over cut in gas quota for industry
Concern expressed over raise in gas tariff
Concrete steps needed to resolve water crisis: PBIF chief
CNG stations to be closed for 4 days a Week
KTBA urges FBR to extend date of filing returns to December 31
Companies Ordinance 1984 being replaced: draft Companies Bill 2015 presented to Dar
'Economy's woes': MoF's response
DAILY EXPRESS
Exports on declining trend since 4 months
Textile expots pakistan demands from Japan incentives equivalent to competitive countries
Privatisation proceeds to be used to clear off Debt
Ogra suggests reduction in petrol, kerosene Prices
Non-textile exports decline 22pc
PTEA slams cut in gas supply quota
THE NEWS
Rs40 bn demands to be generated through 75,800 tax cases, IMF told
‘World sees Pakistan as emerging economy’
Bank deposits climb sevenfold to Rs9.153trln in last 15 years
Millers seek SCCI’s help in lifting Bangladesh jute export ban
Textile exports may fall further
FBR urged to stop harrassing businessmen
B RECORDER
IMF loan only to strengthen forex reserves, National Assembly told
Punjab government abolishes ST on internet services
Imposition of new taxes: KPCCI chief urges government to withdraw decision
Dr Iqbal made FBR official spokesperson
Reduction in all input costs: PRGMEA urges Prime Minister to intervene to finalise policy
Business climate in Pakistan: security, energy, governance challenges still there: Inomata
Cut in petrol price, hike in HSD Recommended
Textile export slide renders GSP Plus opportunity irrelevant
DAILY EXPRESS
Ogra sent summary for minor decrease in pol products
Ministry of finance expressed concern on decline in exports worth 1 billion dollar during 4 months
Demand for giving powers to custom officials according to law
Ban on jute Pakistani mills called to saarck chambers for help
E-commerce frame work will be introduced soon in Pakistan
Four-month FDI outflow higher than inflows
Business leaders urged to promote ‘brand Pakistan’
FBR withheld Rs88bn refunds to dress up collection figures
Sindh to simplify taxation process
THE NEWS
Pakistan, Germany to exchange trade delegations
Tax on luxury items imposed to discourage imports: Dar
Forex reserves rise to $19.828bln
‘Amnesty for tax evaders must go to increase revenue collection’
LCCI assured of sorting connection, overbilling issues
Govt assures to address American investors’ issues
TDAP combines SAARC Trade Fair, WEXNET
B RECORDER
Rs 136 billion GIDC dues: government, other stakeholders fail to reach decision
Import of vehicles: plan under study to impose RD
Refund claims: out of the box solution under consideration
Forex reserves up by $115 million
TDAP to hold SAARC trade fair, WEXNET next month
Government urged to address business community's issues
DAILY EXPRESS
Malaysia can become big market for Pakistan products
ECC meeting will held of Monday Rs 40 Billion new taxes likely to be levied
American investors will be provided all possible cooperation
Finance ministry yet to release Rs28bn under EDF
Dubai property prices to fall 3-5pc
Extensive tax hike in the offing
THE NEWS
CJ asks: Will we keep on living by begging?
Duty on 313 imported items to go up in 72 hours
Private sector lending likely to increase in coming months
Finance Ministry refuses to release EDF worth Rs28bln
‘Pakistan lacks warehousing, storage facilities’
Korean envoy keen for FTA with Pakistan
Pakistan unanimously elected to chair key WTO body on trade
B RECORDER
NA passes anti-money laundering, other Bills
SBP sees surge in private sector lending
Rs 40 billion revenue steps approved by Prime Minister
FDI virtually collapses, says Pasha
Exchange of trade delegations to commence from next year: German envoy
President terms business community 'an invaluable asset'
Government urged to bring untaxed sectors into tax net
TDAP set to gear up plans to increase exports: CEO
Urgent transfer fee doubled by LDA
'Zero loadshedding' for industry, Abid tells NA
SECP directs companies to publish proxy form in Urdu, English
Environmental pollution Centre, provinces asked to submit report
'Pakistan's tax policy should focus on broader tax base'
E-filing of income tax returns: FBR to decentralise IRIS system
Refund claims: PRGMEA threatens to go on Strike
FPCCI urges government to resolve exporters' issues
South Korean envoy for increased trade Volume
The fault lies not with FBR alone
Punjab FPCCI: Azizur Rehman nominated as VP candidate
Afghanistan and India: business community opposed to allowing transit trade
DAILY EXPRESS
Short fall in bank deposits banks dependency on loans increased
Analysis: Economy: where are the borrowers?
Dar reviews steps to achieve revenue target
Exporters blame govt for falling proceeds
Dollar strengthens against rupee
THE NEWS
Ogra raises UFG volume by 2.5pc adding more burden on consumers
FBR chief resolves to check tax evasion
Sindh urges FBR to save taxpayers from double taxation
Investors’ fears about investment climate dissipate
APCNGA rejects additional sales tax demand
‘China’s economic slowdown,Fed hike likely to dominate globalmarkets’
LCCI urges govt to bring all sectors into tax net
B RECORDER
Foreign investors' Rs 45 billion tax refunds: a skeleton in the closet of federal tax collectors
LCCI urges government to cover all untaxed Sectors
IT returns: FBR urged to extend date
APCNGA warns of strike if grievances not addressed by November 30
Banks: outlook upgrade by Moody's
Monthly adjustment: Rs 1.81 per unit refund for October 2015 likely
Prime Minister may approve new revenue generation measures
DAILY EXPRESS
Saudi Arabia UMMRAH Season begins and will continue till 30th July
Textile exports decline 7pc in July-Oct
THE NEWS
New tax amnesty scheme for traders in the offing
‘Inconsistent policies cause energy deficit’
Global changes bring new economic opportunities: LCCI
B RECORDER
Books of account and records may be maintained for six years
Government urged to improve gas, water supply to Site industries
Unchanged monetary policy stance
Traders ask FBR to simplify ST return Process
DAILY EXPRESS
THE NEWS
Tax of billions evaded, black money whitened every year
B RECORDER
MPS: There's nothing to read betweenthe Lines
MCCI chief hails Monetary Policy
Budgetary targets: IRAOs urge FBR chief to provide equal opportunity to all
FBR's IT system not responding to new filers
Revenue shortfall: FBR to impose Rs 20-25 billion taxes: senior official
DAILY EXPRESS
Issues of traders and industrialist will be resolved on priority basis
Schedule banks become helping hands to govt loans
Interest rate unchanged at 6pc
State Bank holds fire on policy rate
Sindh property tax collection jumps 30pc
THE NEWS
SBP holds key interest rate steady at 6.0pc
LTU Karachi collects Rs298bln in July-October
India to phase out tax exemptions
SHC grants protective bail to businessman in sales tax refund case
B RECORDER
Policy rate kept unchanged on PKRwoes, other factors
Immunity to personal remittances: TRC proposal not supported by government: FBR
Country's exports shrink by $984 million due to global recession: Muneer
Ishrat cites factors behind performance of public companies
Textile leader calls for end to sectoral Bickering
Bank charges collected as per Nepra's own directives: KE
DAILY EXPRESS
Preparation to bring mini budget on the demand of IMF
Interest rate unchanged at 6pc
Amnesty scheme under consideration for making property abroad
FBR portals out of order for the last one month tax payment halted
Investment in national saving schemes reached to Rs 105 Billion
No proposal under study to give India MFN status, NA told
THE NEWS
LSM growth clocks in at 3.88pct;business leaders cast doubt
FBR to launch online verification of LCs to curb under-invoicing
Drop in investments in India top concern
SBP likely to hold rates after inflation pick-up
‘For Pakistan’s textile workers, wages remain undignified’
B RECORDER
Black money held abroad: FBR ''''agrees'''' to TRC proposal to amend forex rules
MPS today: Key policy rate may be kept Unchanged
CGT, taxation of remittances: World Bank assisting FBR in carrying out analyticalstudies
Financial inclusion: ADCs open up opportunities of growth: Wathra
PFVA lauds performance of TDAP chief
Bank levy, refunds: FBR to brief National Assembly panel on November 26
DAILY EXPRESS
ALISHAN Pakistan exhibition will be held in Huston
Delay in new trade policy hurting exports
International Trade Exhibition TEX WORLDDar seeks Russian investment
THE NEWS
Pakistan’s July-October current account deficit narrows to 0.5pct of GDP
Banks charge over 7 percent to transfer money internationally
China c.bank cuts borrowing costs, eyes market-based rates
„Bifurcate FBR, create infrastructure finance bank?
B RECORDER
Energy shortages likely to worsen next Month
Business capital only: FBR may offer conditional immunity from audit
July-March CA deficit down 46 percent
Revenue targets: 'FBR should immediately stop negative tactics'
Nepra dismisses review petition: K-E ordered to refund 'Rs 1.5 billion' collected under bank charges
Taxpayers facing problems in filing ST returns online
SHC directives: valuation rulings older than 90 days being revised
DAILY EXPRESS
One page return form ready for withholding tax
People in Punjab will suffer 7 hours gas load shedding
Stressed to prepare National Economic Policy for economic growth
Forex reserves dip by 3 crore 33 lac dollar
Rs40bn additional tax measures soon to meet fiscal deficit: IMF
Books import almost halved in 2014-15
Fashion designers, salons to pay for ‘nil’ Returns
Port charges to be brought at regional level, says minister
S. Korea to import raw material from Pakistan
Mandatory e-filing for exporters
THE NEWS
Reforms reduce risks to Pak economy: IMF
Senate body against another IMF loan
Entrepreneurs dominate textile value-addition sector
‘Pakistani businessmen should adopt marketing strategy’
SBP to remain open on November 9
B RECORDER
Rs 40 billion revenue shortfall has to be bridged through new tax steps
FBR to tell ministry: 5 percent GST and zero percent GIDC applicable to imported RLNG
FBR to promptly guide taxpayers through helpline facility
GIDC imposition: CNG stations owe Rs 40 billion, Senate body told
Senate body on finance meets IMF team
Seminar on business opportunities Begins
Partly Facetious: Dar doesn't say 'please' to his subordinates
Government urged to treat allexportoriented sectors equally
Faysal Bank launches World Credit Card
Bangladesh exports in October up 21 Percent
DAILY EXPRESS
Canadian High commission seeks consular access for Dr Asim
FIA submitted report of 2 offenders of TDAP scandal
Forex reserves Pakistan should not take new loan otherwise next generation will become slaves
Water shortage worsening: Wapda chief
Nadra’s smart card yet to be linked to related Departments
Apex court allows PTA to relax limit on SIMs
‘Pakistan must comply with GSP+ conditions’
One million spindles shut down: Aptma
Economy needed to be delinked from politics: Dar
THE NEWS
IMF to release 10th tranche of $502m by mid-Dec
Billions being minted by misuse of monthly fuel adjustment
Dar asks investors to bring innovative ideas for tax reduction
EU finalising report on Pak progress on 27 conventions
FBR obtains tax defaulters’ banking record from Nadra
Pakistan Economic Forum in Nov
‘Investment not possible without ease of doing business’
‘Pakistan’s business potential phenominal’
SC removes five SIMs restriction
B RECORDER
IMF talks ''successful'': Fiscal deficit, NDA targets missed
Slippage in ease of doing business cause of concern: Dar
FBR officials, businessmen discuss ST Issues
Five voice & three data SIMs allowed against each CNIC: PTA tells Supreme Court
Time to account for the unaccounted Gas
PCJCCI chief for setting up of 'Pak-China Knowledge Corridor'
IRIS system: FBR urged to resolve issue of inactiveness
Bangladesh's interbank forex, interest Rates
Leading export-oriented sectors: Ministry backs restoration of ST zerorating regime: Dastagir
'Online filing system be protected from fraudulent, unauthorised use'
Dastgir terms GSP Plus incentive great Success
NAB arrests forex firm director
TDAP chief accused of interfering in FPCCI affairs
High cost of doing business: over 1 million spindles closed down in three months: APTMA Chairman
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistan decided to impose additional tax of Rs 40 Billion
TDAP scandal Tariq Puri declared absconder
Water board started supplying water at govt Rate
Agreed to levy GST mandatory on electric bill exceeding Rs 50,000/ per month
Durabiuty of factory and commercial buildings will be examined
Constructions are not allowed at open space in industrial areas
Unbearable cost of doing business
Multinational companies have also declared refund issues impotent
Equal export refinance rate demanded for all exports sector
Textile sector becomes united on gas tariff issue
12.5% exports increased to European Union
Pakistan to host Saarc conference onanticorruption
PM reassures investors of conducive Environment
Guidelines issued to check forgery in pay orders, DDs
Active websites mandatory for companies: SECP
80pc banks cite stringent laws a top Impediment
Gas utilities want 50pc more in security deposit from domestic consumers
Traffic campaign called off, more driving licence branches planned
THE NEWS
World paid$49.95 bn in 15 years to compensate $107 bn Pak losses
‘International conference to attract foreign investment’
Government urged to remove obstacles to internet access
B RECORDER
International moot to help attract FDI: LCCI
Appointments of 'sector specialists': IOCO found guilty of violating Requirements
Layout, security: SBP standardizes Pos and DDs
RD imposed on import of cotton yarn without ECC approval: PAF
80 Pakistani firms to showcase products at IITF
Canadian firms being encouraged to visit Karachi: envoy
PRGMEA urges government to announce relief package
US economic data seen supporting December interest rate hike
Where are our commercial counsellors?
DAILY EXPRESS
Burden of gas theft should not put on paying consumer
Protocol be provided to prominent tax payers
Govt should impose duty on export of yarn
Negative thought against Pakistan is big hurdle of investment
CDNS enhances investment limit
THE NEWS
No record of ruling elite’s tax history with FBR
FBR expects boost to tax revenue collection
Unresolved glitches in online tax system irritate filers
Operational improvements can reduce energy consumption by 20 percent
Revenue body suspends three auditors of Inland Revenue
Global cotton trade remains competitive: ICAC
Corporate entities urged to expand coverage of activities
Govt urged to resolve WHT issue
B RECORDER
New taxpayers: FBR IT system fails to generate ''PSID''
E-filing of IT returns: FBR tells individuals to first obtain e-enrolment
WHT on banking transactions: LCCI urges government to resolve issue as per businesspeople's wishes
Textile package: Aptma preparing for meeting with Dar
Trade officers: Commerce Ministry completes interview process
Cotton arrival 22.87 percent less: PCGA Report
PLGMEA demands reduction in export refinance rate
KE consumers to suffer more by new tariff formula
Demand to raise imported gas price may be fatal blow: PBIF
Should power sector reforms precede privatisation?
Non-Performing Loans: Banks issue warning letters to TMA members
DAILY EXPRESS
Production of cotton increased by 18 bales only during 15 days
Banks blamed for harassing textile exporters
Banks told to mention defaulters for one year
Pakistan inches forward on world business Index
Two authorities empowered to levy workers Fund
THE NEWS
LCCI preparing report on ease of doing business in Pakistan
Delay in FBR’s tax refund report annoys SC
Documents show Pak founding leaders were regular taxpayers
B RECORDER
China gives currency biggest boost in a Decade
Constitutional, computational: KTBA seeks SRB's clarification on WWF issues
Lifting ban on new gas schemes: Ministry seeks PM's approval
Nepra's act of convening public hearing in Islamabad flayed
Overdue/write-off will continue to reflect in CIB for one year: SBP
Quality Control Review Non-listed companies directed to facilitate auditors
Rates fall as imports of cotton begin from India
Sartaj suggests carbon tax to deal with climate change
SECP fixes Rs 3,000 fee for filing online Return
Textile package: APTMA delegation likely to meet Dar next week
Textile package being introduced Piecemeal
Wilful defaulting companies not to enjoy benefits of listing: SECP
THE NEWS
Another argument being raised is that why should Pakistan continue to seek foreign loans
B RECORDER
WHT imposed on Prism transactions
Feroze1888 Mills’ epic first quarter
Businessmen urged to adopt e-trade
FBR's decision to set up regional bodies widely hailed
DAILY EXPRESS
Cotton prices reached its peak to Rs 800 per mound in the current season
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Industrialisation takes a back seat in Sindh
IT returns deadline extended to Nov 30
THE NEWS
Petrol dearer by Rs2.50, diesel by Rs1.75
“Pakistan soon to become source of economic prosperity”
New company, association of persons need to pay advance tax
Aptma termed duty on cotton yarn justified
B RECORDER
Prices of petrol, HSD up by Rs 2.5 & Rs 1.75 per litre
IT Amend Ordinance 2015 promulgated
WHT on bank transaction: FBR extends time period up to November 7
10 percent RD on yarn import: Chairman APTMA terms decision prudent
Dar reviews TRC recommendations
DAILY EXPRESS
Advertisement published in Daily Express of SMA Rizvi Textile Institute
Due to afraidness of IMF evasion in tax data un earthed
Notification issued regarding 0.3% banking transaction
Income tax retune filed 41% less till 30th October
Production of large scale manufacturing sector increased by 4% during July to June