TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 29, 2017
DAWN NEWS
SBP asked to formulate procedures for DLTL
THE NEWS
Tareen refuses to become PM’s adviser on finance
Foreign bank loans clock in at $1.022bln in July-October
Withholding tax collection from nonfilers down 18pc
B RECORDER
CPEC first phase investment value exceeds $30bn: Sartaj
$1bn loans procured in just 4 mths
LCCI chief for improving business environment
GST zero-rating: Huge number of applications pending with field formations
Filing of tax returns: LTBA demands extension in deadline up to Dec 31
E-commerce is future mode of business: FCCI chief
PHMA urges SBP to notify procedure for applying DDT
Free-market capitalism is on trial
TDAP offer an excellent opportunity to be part of trade delegation to Latin America
DAILY JANG
New industries will help in eliminating unemployment Governor Sindh
All steps are being taken to safe Karachi Anwar Sayal
LPG price increased by Rs 30/- per KG within 15 days in Sindh
DAILY EXPRESS
In 1st Quarter tax collected Rs 756 billion Ministry of Finance
Role of women in Industrial Growth
Industrialist places various demands on arrival of Home Minister at SITE
Want to increase trade and investment Tajik envoy
UBG election office will be inaugurated today
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 28, 2017
DAWN NEWS
PHC moved for issuance of new Rs10 coin with Quaid’s image
End double taxation, release refunds: LCCI
THE NEWS
Pakistan to get 9pc of Gwadar income, 15pc of FEZ: China
Pakistan to experience only two seasons in future: Met
Govt, FBR replies sought in import duty case
Bailout packages harm competitive sectors, reward bad businesses
Punjab to regulate groundwater use by industrial, commercial users
Pak-Thailand FTA to be signed by January 30
Govt lauded for reducing trade deficit
B RECORDER
Punjab textile industry will not get gas from December 1
Over three years” holding: no advance tax on property deals: FBR
Proposed FTA skewed in favour of Turkey
PIAF urges Nepra to cut electricity rate
Serene Air to begin int’l operations by Feb ’18
Govt to review FTAs with different countries: Minister
Surging debts & trade imbalance hitting economy hard: LCCI chief
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile sector demands ignored country wide protest warned
Not aid access to business markets Governor Sindh
CEPEC investment conference registration up to 10 December
Opponents will be given crushing defeat in election UBG
D-8 should make links strong with SMEs Islamabad Chamber
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 27, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Govt asked to review accord with China on Gwadar
One way to bridge the widening trade deficit
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
Second-hand clothing imports: FBR vows support to textile Sector
BMP urges political parties to focus on economic issues
LHC upholds FTO recommendations in favour of taxpayer
A prudent monetary policy approach
DAILY JANG
FBR will verify value of properties declared in return
DAILY EXPRESS
Punjab will encourage private sector to establish processing units
To enhance trade with Pakistan Somalia announce concrete steps
UBG will start third phase in December for election campaign Iftikhar Malik
Govt should avoid unilateral decision like RD
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 26, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Non-textile exports grew 13.6pc in July-October
Sit-ins diminish industrial output in Karachi
THE NEWS
Sindh asks businesses to deduct withholding tax on services
Roadblocks to Punjab investment success
‘Govt released higher refunds’
B RECORDER
Body formed on deferred ST refund of textile industry
PESSI offers medical facilities to industrial workers
DAILY EXPRESS
Flight of capital from Pakistan to UAE again started
Access to fund by SMEs in Pakistan is very restricted report
Federation election UBG formed committees and assigned responsibilities
All demands of textile sector full filled
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 25, 2017
DAWN NEWS
China to get 91pc Gwadar income, minister tells Senate
Govt zeroing in on option to replace Dar
Lack of capacity hindering microfinance outreach
SBP keeps interest rate unchanged
Black or not, Friday sales boom in Pakistan
THE NEWS
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.75pc, upbeat on growth
Ministry initiates second phase of Pak-China FTA talks
Textile sector’s profit down 23pc in July-October
Procedure for DDT claims demanded
B RECORDER
Indicators boost growth prospects
Economic team reshuffle on the cards
LCCI urges government to appoint permanent finance minister
PBIF chief urges government to reduce gas and power tariffs
Textile bodies voice concern over delay in DDT claims’ Procedure
APTMA urges government to lift ban on import of cotton
Directors’ responsibility about the adequacy of internal Controls
Murad writes to PM against diversion of Sindh’s gas
RD on 700 items: OASIS allowed to submit arguments in petitions
SECP directs listed firms to change external auditors every 5 years
Board meetings: Corporate sector directed to include two independent directors
DAILY JANG
Foreign investment increased inflation will be below 6% interest rate remained constant
Procedure of submission of duty drawback claims be announce immediately
DAILY EXPRESS
Deficit increased by 5 billion dollar inflation will increase in coming months
In spite of release of funds for DLTL payment not made completely
Concern on delayed announcement of claims procedure
Chamber of commerce interfering in FBR for wrong doing
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 24, 2017
DAWN NEWS
100 Pakistanis own properties in Dubai, FIA tells NA body
Power companies ordered to refund consumers Rs2.23 a unit for October
India’s cotton exports to drop sharply
THE NEWS
Power consumers fleeced of Rs277 billion
Circular debt has risen to Rs200 bn, AGP tells PAC
No power loadshedding from today, claims PM
Power tariff reduced by Rs2.23 per unit for ex-Wapda Discos
Pakistan searches for new finance minister after Dar relieved of duties
PM urged to order implementation of exports package
Few Pakistanis follow basic principles of economic growth
List of 100 Pakistanis owning properties in Dubai presented in NA body
Solar energy users to be credited for adding electricity to grid
B RECORDER
Pakistan facing corruption, other challenges: ADB
Government searches for new finance minister
Economic corridor: SEZs to boost exports to $1.5 billion
Real estate sector: NA body suggests FBR to remove upper limit cap
Oct fuel adjustment: Nepra approves Rs2.23 a unit refund to consumers
Murad to raise Sindh’s gas issue at CCI’s meeting today
Senators push for proper checks before selling prepaid SIM cards
KCCI slams K-E for not passing relief to consumers
Tax returns: SECP directs cos to inform registrar
Prgmea criticises govt for delaying implementation of PM’s package
Private sector ready to share govt’s responsibility: LCCI
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Decision to replace finance secretary after Dar
Fuel adjustment approval to reduce electricity by Rs 2.23 per unit
2014 to 2017 detail sought of investment in real estate sector
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 23, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Nepra allows Rs3.40 hike in Wapda’s bulk tariff
Govt may ban import of furnace oil
Security audit of over 1,000 bank branches to be carried out in city
THE NEWS
Unemployment, inflation beat corruption to be biggest problems: survey
Monetary policy meeting on Friday: Central bank seen holding interest rate steady to support growth
Aziz sees key economic indicators flashing green
FBR to verify property value declared in returns forms
Philippines agrees to waive police verification for KCCI members
SECP notifies listed companies governance rules
Procedural bottlenecks impede entrepreneurship growth
B RECORDER
Fiscal deficit may soar to 8.5pc
Credit-default swaps surged in late Oct?
PM grants Dar leave of absence
Pakistan, Philippines may boost trade ties: envoy
Pending cases of zero-rating: IR chief directed to give explicit advice on discrepancies
PHMA demands incentives for enhancing exports
PTEA lauds govt’s act of reversing negative growth in exports
LCCI hails suspension of RD on over 400 imported items
Finance minister is an absconder!
MPS tomorrow: Policy rate may be kept unchanged
DAILY JANG
State Bank will announce monetary policy tomorrow
Foreign investors’ interest in Karachi is a good sign governor sindh
Karachi chambers members will get visa without police verification.
Circular debt 16% line losses beared by consumers. Auditor General
DAILY EXPRESS
Monetary policy will be announced tomorrow rate of intrest likely to be constant
One more foreign loan of Rs. 50 crore dollar
Philiphine agreed to waive off police verification.
Italian companies rushed to do business with Pakistan
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 22, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Top cooperation body okays CPEC longterm plan
Finance Minister Dar declared absconder
Designer Hall Heimtextil Frankfurt-Germany
Textile, clothing exports grow 7pc
OICCI pledges to empower women
Spinners selling yarn below cost: Aptma
Sindh Assembly wants conversion of industrial plots banned
THE NEWS
Govt fails to cap circular debt
Fiscal deficit stands at 1.1pc, can touch 3.3pc
‘Lack of water policy to cost Pakistan dearly’
Govt to begin roadshows in Dubai today for eurobond, dollar sukuk
Indus Motors initiates drive to check ‘own money investors’
ECO CCI calls for early implementation of Visa Sticker Scheme for businessmen
B RECORDER
Raising $2-3 billion: government lays out plans
Low cotton yield raises cost of doing business: APTMA
FBR’s system for e-verification of notices in the offing
RD on import of 731 listed items: LHC makes SRO inapplicable
DAILY JANG
RD on import of 731 listed items: LHC makes SRO inapplicable
DAILY EXPRESS
Top cooperation body okays CPEC longterm plan
Pakistan included in 5 countries facing acute shortage of water
Govt come under pressure decision to abolish import tax on cotton
At import stage from December payment of tax will be automated
Keen to promote trade with Pakistan Azerbaijan envoy
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 21, 2017
DAWN NEWS
PM sees economy touching 6pc growth rate next year
Large-scale manufacturing growth slows down
Special economic zones take centre stage as CPEC talks advance
Current account gap widens 122pc
Higher yarn prices rendering value-added sector uncompetitive
THE NEWS
Pakistan-China inching closer towards adopting LTP 2014-30
Current account deficit nearly doubles to $5.013bln in July-Oct
Textile exports up 8pc in 4 months
Redefining urban boundaries via GIS can help govt expand tax base
Review of regulatory duty demanded
Businessmen urge to ‘honour taxpayers’
‘Yarn prices to hurt textile sector’
‘Pakistan to become hub of industrial cooperation’
B RECORDER
Second LNG terminal inaugurated: PM explains how demand-supply gap reduced
CPEC projects come into sharper focus
The State Bank needs a better model
Stakeholders fail to unveil procedure for release of DLTL
Bilwani fears shooting: cotton yarn prices to hit textile exports
Source of income: SECP revises minimum info/documentation requirements
Delinking of Rs3/kWh is a must to solve energyrelating industry problems, experts say
FBR likely to achieve 1m tax returns by 30th
Jul-Oct C/A deficit widens to over $5bn
DAILY JANG
Regulatory duty imposed without discrimination be reviewed Saqib Magoon
Rising yarn prices demand to abolish 4% draw back
DAILY EXPRESS
Current account deficit increased by 2.75 billion dollar during July to October
Emirates charterred credit card introduced for Pakistani customers
8.36% increased in large scale manufacturing during July to September
T.D.A.P will give subsidy for tex world Paris to local companies
Importers can submit GDS by one custom
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 20, 2017
DAWN NEWS
CPEC committee to finalise long-term plan tomorrow
What are provinces pitching at seventh JCC?: Punjab to pitch new SEZs
“AD” Thai Airways International
THE NEWS
Dar agreed to resign and then changed mind
B RECORDER
BMP announces candidates for FPCCI election
Load-shedding will come to an end shortly: PM
LHC reverses President’s order, revives FTO’s Recommendations
DAILY JANG
Dar refused to tender resignation firstly agreed but later back out
Rate of water tax fixed decision to set up complaint center
DAILY EXPRESS
Rs 52 billion new loan released to private sector during 4 months
Federation election will sweep 29th December election S.M.Muneer
Concrete system evolved vehicles can be booked without internet and Smart phone
Credit of Confidence of business community goes to prime minster Main Zahid Husian
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 19, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Karachi port poised for massive infrastructure upgrade
Private-sector credit turns a corner
‘Investment treaty to boost Pak-US trade’
BD aims to raise ICT export earnings to $5bn in 2021
THE NEWS
PM himself looking after finance affairs: spokesman
PM questions key appointments in FBR
LSM sector posts 8.36 percent growth in July-September
Pakistan Customs unearths misdeclaration in imports
Cotton arrivals improve 6.5 percent to 9.35 million bales
Subsidies: Throwing a wrench in the gears of economy
B RECORDER
Dar on the way out; advisory body on the cards
Strict regulations affecting exports to Turkmenistan: PBC
Tariff determination: Industry criticises Nepra for taking dictation from govt
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Dar not resigned on leave PM took charge of ministry of finance spokesman
In put tax adjustment issue resolved between federation and provinces
Expo Pakistan 10 lac dollar export order with South Africa
Demand to revisit Regulatory Duty
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 18, 2017
DAWN NEWS
‘Embattled’ Dar may leave finance ministry soon
Energy ministry proposes changing fuel colour to ensure purity
Exporters must enroll under EU’s Rex System
Experts regret collective apathy towards contaminated water issue
THE NEWS
Sindh Assembly passes Occupational Safety and Health Bill 2017
‘91 per cent of city’s water supply unfit for human consumption’
Teams tasked to identify new taxpayers in Karachi
Loans to private sector jump 20.83 percent by end of October
‘Pakistan, Thailand FTA likely in five months’
‘FBR to develop one-page tax form for facilitating taxpayers of certain sectors’
TDAP issues reminders to EU exporters
B RECORDER
Moody’s raises India rating in more than a decade
Removal of power surcharge, uniform gas price may cost Rs60bn per annum
UBG to have a clean sweep in FPCCI polls: S M Munir
Govt urged to bring 3.5m non-tax filers into tax Net
TDAP’s advice on EU’s REX system
Nepra may approve Rs2.21 unit refund to consumers
Zamindars likely to become BoI chief
MoC seeks stakeholders’ inputs to devise STPF
Tax exemption certificates: FBR introduces online verification services
PTAA asks FBR to extend returns’ filing date for companies
SBP to develop roadmap for promoting SMEs banking
Customs Department WeBOC system has no provision to follow SHC orders
WHT statements: Date extended till 22nd
Lt-Gen Javed (retd) becomes Chairman SSGC
DAILY JANG
Sindh Assembly passes occupational safety and health bill
Candidates announced for F.P.C.C.I election
Strong link with Karachi and Thai Chamber is a mut. Firdous Ali
DAILY EXPRESS
TDAP “ad” On Intertextile Shangai Apparel Fabrics spring edition 14th March to 16th March- 2018
Federation election BMB announced candidates
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 17, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Gas supply to Lahore increased through RLNG, says SNGPL
FBR, ministry trade fire over regulatory duties
Business confidence improves: OICCI
‘FBR focused on finding new taxpayers’
THE NEWS
RCCI shows concern on growing economic uncertainty
OICCI survey finds improved business confidence
‘FBR focuses on new taxpayers’
Forex reserves drop to $19.695bln
Govt must provide entrepreneurs with necessary ecosystem for growth
Minister vows to further strengthen trade ties with Russia
B RECORDER
Chinese cos working on CPEC: Balochistan refuses to grant blanket tax exemption
Zakaria asks KCCI to identify fine quality exportable goods
FBR to go after non-filers for broadening tax base: Haroon
OICCI Business Confidence Index turns positive, stands at 21pc
Textile and leather sectors: Ministry, FBR asked to address reservations over RD
DAILY JANG
Forex reserves drop to $19.695bln
Stressed to be given on value addition to increase exports in real term
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistan and Russia agreed to promote cooperation on trade
Forex reserves drop to $19.695bln
Display center will be established at Malaysia Pakistan high Commissioner
Numbers of filers will be increased up-to14 lac during current year Haroon Akhtar
Regulatory duty on various items likely to be withdrawn
Belgium is keen to enhance trade with Pakistan
8% confidence of business community increased
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 16, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Return filing date extended to Nov 30
Foreign investment jumps by 74pc
Chinese delegation encourages business ventures with Pakistan
THE NEWS
Deadline for filing income tax returns extended till Nov 30
FDI rises 74.4 percent in July-October
Non-textile LSM sectors post doubledigit growth
‘Made in Pakistan Expo’ to be held in UK
FPCCI to seek ways for boosting trade in ECO CCI conference
‘75pc of Pakistanis could be diabetic by 2040’
B RECORDER
Power, gas tariffs: PM tells Power Division to work out financial impact
Ministry fine-tuning draft trade resolution law
PBIF hails govt move of seeking $3bn loan
Non-filer not eligible to become Shariah advisor: SECP
LCCI for re-opening of closed industrial units
Expo 2017 exposes misplaced priorities
Advance payment period: ‘SBP will consider LCCI’s proposal’
Date for filing of returns extended upto 30th
The global wealth Pyramid Shariah advisors empowered to issue fatwa
DAILY JANG
Nominations for next election of FPCCI
Steps should be taken to instal joint effulen treatment plant Malkani
15 Days extended in flling date of tax return
DAILY EXPRESS
7 Officer of F.B.R stands retired notification issued
Date of filing of income tax return extended upto 30th November
Foreign direct investment increased by 74% during July-October
Inspite of Rd possibilityto reduce import of 96 items re jected
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 15, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan to get $4.7bn under ADB’s new business plan
Customs cooperation key to regional trade, says PM’s revenue assistant
Leather exports suffering due to DLTL delay
Pakistanis ‘not free’ online for sixth consecutive year, says report
THE NEWS
Pak HC awarded visa service to company with no experience
Richest 1pc own half of world’s wealth: study
‘Pakistan to face major water shortage in next eight years’
Foreign investors seek review of regulatory duty regime
Superstores driving mid-tier retailers out of business
Private sector’s proposals to be incorporated in future trade policy
PTBA demands further extension in tax filing deadline
Aptma calls for competitive business environment
B RECORDER
Exporting essentials at a cost
PTA urges SBP to issue DLTL claims’ procedure
KCCI chief for extension in IT returns’ filing date till Dec 31
PFVA hails Waheed’s nomination for FPCCI VP’s slot
Pakistan can become gateway to Central Asia: Haroon
Prgmea suggests holding of ‘Made in Pakistan’ exhibition in Dubai
Parties asked to share economic agenda with businessmen
FBR receives 775,000 tax returns till Nov 14
Import of cotton: Restrictions may be withdrawn from Dec 1
DAILY JANG
TDAP formed joint strategy to promote export
DAILY EXPRESS
FPCCI demands to reduce price of energy
1 billion dollar order executed in EXPO Pakistan TDAP
Insist to extend date of filing of returns up to 31st December
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 14, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Refineries on verge of closure
Aptma wants to import cotton from India
THE NEWS
Economic notes: Emerging economic trends
Exports up 10pc in July-Oct; trade deficit widens 31.2pc
Businesses holding back export proceeds to face action
Finance ministry says economy on path of stabilisation
SAARC members urged to work together for trade
‘Cotton yarn price hike affecting exports’
B RECORDER
First 4 months of FY18: Trade deficit widens to $12.1bn
Entrepreneurship, World Bank and Pakistan
With FBR help LCCI holds awareness session on e-payment module
Envoy-designate to Malaysia visits FPCCI, attends meeting
10th Expo Pakistan brings $1bn exports deals: Commerce Secretary
Economic charter, future programme KATI to invite all political parties heads
Form A/29, annual accounts: SECP extends dates for filing of annual returns
Textiles: Ministry to submit summary before NA
Sharp hike in yarn rates hit apparel sector: SVC PRGMEA
Malik calls UBG leaders’ meeting tomorrow to discuss FPCCI polls
DAILY JANG
F.B.R commissioners and other officials replaced of various cities
DAILY EXPRESS
Trade deficit increased by 31% during July-October
Forum on implementaton of anti money laundering by state bank
Federation election Ghazanfar Bilour presidential candidate of U.B.G
Strict condition made importof cotton from India impossible
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 13, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Why do the elite park their wealth abroad?
Pakistani residents whose investments in offshore
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
RD case of one step forward, two steps back
Strategic-Trade-Policy-Framework
Pakistanis owning property in UAE?
Country needs a new finance minister
LHC stops FBR official from issuing notice
DAILY JANG
In spite of challenges Pakistans economy foundation is strong Ministry of Finance Spokesman
DAILY EXPRESS
E-Commerce Policy could not be framed in 2 years
Textile Package to be revisited to overcome trade deficit Akram Ansari
Expo- 2017 ends after signing various MOUS
Price of cotton and phutti reached at its peak during season
Paksitans economic indicators are strong ministry of finance
Non-performing loans of textile sector crossed 200 billion
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 12, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Exports to Tajikistan dip on tariff restrictions
FPCCI seeks economic agenda of political parties
Pakistan’s FDI downturn in 2015 was due tocyclical factors World Bank
Fashion keeps trade wheel turning
THE NEWS
Sri Lanka for withdrawal of non-tariff barriers
Customs sharpens vigilance after unearthing fake import consignments
FBR should nab ‘pretend-filers’ to widen tax net
FPCCI seeks economic agenda of political parties
KCCI steals show at Expo Pakistan
B RECORDER
FTR may help construction sector grow more: PBIF
Economic agenda: Business community seeks feedback from political parties
Foreign delegates seek KCCI’s help in identifying reliable partners
LTBA ask FBR to extend date for filing IT returns
Paradise Papers: Another wake-up call — II
PTAA urges FBR extend IT returs filing date
Minister vows to revisit textile package
2016-17 period: SECP disposed of 502 cases of cos’ dissolution
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Expo Pakistan large scale export and investment agreements likely
Chez businessmen shown interest in investment in Sindh
Foreign delegates visit continues at KCCI pavilion
World Bank insists on devaluation of rupee
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 10, 2017
DAWN NEWS
World Bank urges caution against regulatory duties
‘Govt hopeful about GSP+ extension’
THE NEWS
World Bank predicts inflation at 6pc next year
“AD” Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
Diversification, skill development key to boost exports: UK envoy
Wagah-Attari trade resumes after porters call off strike
Forex reserves increase by $70m
Trade accords to be retooled in favour of local sectors: minister
Textile sector’s spinning dilemma
SNGPL unaccounted for gas losses down at 8.07 percent
SECP approves changes in Companies Act 2017
‘SSGC warns of zero tolerance for gas theft’
10th Expo Pakistan 2017 jointly inaugurated
B RECORDER
‘Emerging Pakistan’ exhibition opens: Pakistan to be region’s corridor for trade & energy: PM
APTMA seeks withdrawal of customs duty, ST on cotton import
Expo Pakistan begins with 775 delegates from 85 states
Foreign reserves surge by $14m
1250 KV gas generators: Senate body asks FBR to withdraw 10pc RD notification
SECP amends 3rd, 4th & 5th schedules of Companies Act 2017
14-member French delegation to attend Expo Pakistan
Doing Business Reform Strategy: Govt claims it has implemented 4 key reforms
DAILY JANG
EXPO Pakistan will boost exports secretary commerce
Diversification, skill development key to boost exports: UK envoy
DAILY EXPRESS
10th international EXPO Pakistan 2017 inaugurated in Karachi
Market share declining World Bank declared Pakistan’s export performance poor
Amendments in companies act made on protest of corporate sector
RD like steps pushing country’s economy sideline Lahore chamber
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 09, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Success eludes NA panel probing $8bn investment by Pakistanis in UAE real estate
LHC takes notice of delay in tax recovery appeals settlement
Akhtar sees 1.4m people filing tax returns this year
Gas shortage overcome, new connections available: SSGC
Trade bodies for withdrawal of regulatory duties
THE NEWS
FIA sends letters to 100 Pakistanis who invested in Dubai
PM Abbasi says growth oweto prudenteconomic policies
Export enhancement suggestions smackof narrow-mindedness
French firm supports Pakistan’s banksto secure card transactions
Slowdown in IRIS creates problems fortaxpayers: KTBA
Import restrictions withdrawal urged
EPZA to take part in Expo Pakistan
B RECORDER
APOTA gives strike call for 13th
RD, EIF limit: FBR to coordinate with APCAA: Minister
KTBA for extending IT returns’ e-filing date tillDec 31
Businessmen demand withdrawal of RD, withholding tax
Cotton import: APTMA seeks withdrawal ofrestrictions
PFIA demands withdrawal of regulatory duty
Govt must pare down trade deficit
Fortunes made; fortunes not spent
Exporters criticise delay in ST refund
Low quality crop output: Traders to import 1.2m cotton bales
Properties in the UAE: NA body asks FIA to share list of 100 people
DAILY JANG
Due to low availability Pakistani textile mills started import of cotton large scale
Instruction to rebuild in franstructure of 4 industrial zones. Chief Minister
Providing gas to industries on Sunday will begin soon Amin Rajput
Plying of vehicle on open letter be discouraged. Mukesh Chawla
DAILY EXPRESS
Instruction issued to provide list to F.B.R of persons who purchased property in Dubai
Regulatory duty bank transaction and witholding tax be withdrawn traders convention.
Use of tax exemption at large scale detected
U.K will support on GSP plus Pervaiz Malik
Low quality of cotton import of huge quantity of cotton begins
Recommendation sought to reduce cost of doing business
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 08, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Minister joins opposition in criticising financial institutions
Bank of China launches operations in Pakistan
SECP urged to extend forms A, 29 filing date
THE NEWS
FIA to probe 100 Pakistanis who bought properties in Dubai
Economic ties with China have huge prospects: president
FBR examines impact of import tax incentives on exports
Pak businessmen seek equal opportunities in CPEC projects
KTBA urges SECP to extend date
B RECORDER
President opens Bank of China’s operations
PBIF demands withdrawal of additional Saudi tax on pilgrimages
KWSB to help resolve KATI’s water, sewerage related issues: MD
Filing of Form-A, Form-29: KTBA urges SECP to extend date
Unscheduled loadshedding: LCCI urges govt for sustainable solution
Multi-sector trade mission to visit in 2018: Belgian envoy
NA body told how economic situation can be improved
DAILY JANG
Paradise leaks SBP announced to take action against Pakistanis
Reservations of Korangi Industrialists removed Asadullah
New trade policy will be framed in consultation with private sector Pervaiz Malik
Extension be given in submission of form A and 29 date president tax bar
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 07, 2017
DAWN NEWS
FBR poised to act against those named in Paradise Papers
Mobile firms start sharing customer data with FBR, Senate body told
Govt proposes power tariff hike to clear Punjab, KP hydel profit dues
Dividend disbursement through banks notified
THE NEWS
IHC bench issues notices to SBP governor, finance secretary
FBR to probe 135 Pakistanis named in Paradise Papers
B RECORDER
Paradise Papers: FBR to issue notices
Currency: Let it not be a steep fall
Pakistan’s slow advance in Doing Business
Biometric verification mandatory for Umrah
Aizaz urges businessmen for increased interaction with US counterparts
‘Say no to plastic pollution’ campaign launched
CPCs and ATMs: Banks told to preserve video recording for two months
PAKISTAN CAN’T EXPORT TAXES DLTL IS NOT A REWARD FOR EXPORTER’S IT IS REFUND OF TAXES
DAILY JANG
23 Senators challenged appointment of state bank governor
Recommendation not to collect tax from mobile users having balance less than Rs.500/-
Pak Thailand free trade agreement at final stage Pakistan’s envoy
By improving perception of Pakistan at abroad foreign investment can be increased governor sindh
DAILY EXPRESS
State Bank Governor Call on govrnor sindh
GSP Plus ministry commerce started lobbying
Trade delegation of South Africa will attend Expo-Pakistan
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 06, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Punjab should step up its tax game
Extractive tax policies discourage compliance
India flies high in WB’s Doing Business index
THE NEWS
After Panama Papers: Paradise Papers shake and shock world
B RECORDER
Paradise Papers: Tax haven secrets of ultra-rich exposed
Interim GSP Plus report: Army has a bigger say in policy domains
Revised textile package fans optimism
Scrutiny in fraud, tax evasion: Law does not impose time limit: LHC
Cracks begin to appear in energy policy
DAILY JANG
Worst policy of furnace oil and diesel
Smog Lahore among worlds polluted cities
DAILY EXPRESS
Dumping of Chinese goods local leather industry faces serious threat on investment
Enhancement of tax net not in control of govt officer small traders
Govt blamed on not giving attention traders issues
Prime Mister’s announcement of simplifying tax laws welcomed
Due to political instability investors leaving economic experts
Faisalabad chamber expressed concern on increased loadsheeding of electricity
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 05, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Number of small borrowers rises sharply
FBR mistreating businessmen: Asad
Measures to cut trade deficit on the cards
India may announce tax relief for traders next week
Deregulation of CNG price proving burden on motorists
THE NEWS
Govt to streamline procedures to help boost textile exports
India may announce tax relief for traders
B RECORDER
PM’s package: Govt releases Rs14bn for phase-I
Textile exports increasing gradually: minister
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Govt refused used to reduce price of electricity gas for industries
PM instruction meeting called to simplify tax rules and return from
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 03, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Change of govt in Islamabad won’t affect CPEC: China
PM urges oil, gas industry to raise its game
Petrol sales rise despite cheaper CNG
‘Use of local raw material should be encouraged’
Abbasi orders FBR to simplify tax return form
‘50pc paperless trade in place’
Women must wait 217 years to earn the same as men, index says
Notices issued over pilgrims’ biometric data collection
THE NEWS
Increase in prices of petroleum products protested in NA
Customs to launch e-payment system in December
Forex reserves fall to $19.842bln
Govt maintains cotton estimates at 12.6 million bales
KCCI condemns businessman’s arrest in sales tax refund scam
B RECORDER
Broadening tax base: PM asks FBR to log CNIC based economic activities
Cabinet to extend super tax to banking cos for FY18
Cotton estimates revised downward
Opposition parties slam govt over hike in POL prices
Concern voiced over arrest of Hameed Agar
‘Electronic Payment Module to be operational by Dec’
Pakistan’s middle class discussed in Washington
Water crisis looming, Irsa warns
Talks on FTAs with Thailand, Turkey under way, NA told
APBF asks govt to cut tax ratio to keep oil prices stable
Draft law of National Tax Tribunal — I
Foreign reserves decline $59.3m
DAILY JANG
Tax return from be made more simplify PM issued instruction
FBRs four senior officials assumed new responsibilities
Business community also expressed reservation on NABs action
Confidence increased amongst US investors by visit of Pakistans delegation Governor Sindh
CNG association contradicts enhancement of price
Forex reserves fall to $19.842bln
DAILY EXPRESS
Karachi Chamber protest on arrest of businessman without notice
Harassment of tax payers be brought into notice Haroon Akhtar
UK envoy stressed on enhancing trade
Poverty will end through US investments Mohd Zubair
Big industrial group of Turkey keen to invest in Pakistan
Ministry of Textile industry reviewed better cotton initiatives
Demand to make import payment up to 10,000/- dollar
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: November 02, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Software-based registration system in 21 hotels, guest houses initiated
THE NEWS
Circular debt reaches Rs450 bn, PAC told
Trump to terminate green card lottery!
45 oil marketing companies to import petrol, diesel
Private sector urged to materialise CPEC industrial cooperation phase
Disappointed in govt, troubled textile sector turns to opposition
Businessmen urged to promote intra-SAARC trade
‘CPEC expands foreign investment in Pakistan’
KE meters ‘in line with global standards’
Proclaimed offender in TDAP corruption cases remanded for two days
B RECORDER
State of economy: SBP report generates heated debate in Senate
72pc increase in number of returns received
SBP allows $-denominated insurance policies
SBP highlights ill effects of protectionism
Industrial cooperation under CPEC: Ahsan urgesprivate sector to play leading role
CCAC to revise cotton production estimates to12.9m bales
SECP clarifies issue of prior security clearance
Lebanese envoy for more mutual trade with Pakistan
New trade measures are anti-export
Response to ‘Election strategy and economy’
Import of polyester filament yarn: PYMA slamsNTC for levying anti-dumping duties
DAILY JANG
Prime minister started imnplementation on new petroleum policy
Circular debt increasedby Rs.450 billion losses Rs. 214billion by electric theft
Issues of water and swerage be solved immediately in Korangi Industrial area KATI
So soon increase in petrol prices
DAILY EXPRESS
Once again P.O.L prices enhanced
Pakistan told to pay Rs14 billion to nine power producers
Pakistan ranked 147th in Doing Business report
FBR misses revenue collection target
‘Cutting cost must for successful regional trade’
THE NEWS
Petrol price up by Rs2.49, diesel by Rs5.19 per litre
Pakistan progressesin ease of doing business: World Bank
IMF stresses agreements to foster open trade in Pakistan
Extension in returns filing date urged
B RECORDER
WB’s Ease of Doing Business list: Pakistan in warpspeed decline
Ministries have divergent views on GSP Plus future
Petrol price goes up by Rs2.49
Record of bank loans placed in Senate chairman’s chamber
Date for filing of returns extended till Nov 15
Govt urged to declare export emergency
KCCI appoints heads of 16 sub-committees
Brother of ex-KCCI president among two arrested by NAB
Annual Performance Review: SBP takes several initiatives to improve forex regime
Business Forum holds Dar responsible for rising trade deficit
FPCCI urged to play role for withdrawal of RD
PIAF calls for implementing of PM’s package
FCCI SVP urges business community to make CPEC favourable
Arresting the imbalance in trade
About 123,346 tons of raw cotton exported in Q1
DAILY JANG
Rising of stock market is not progress our economy becomes casino economy economic experts
In consultation with member customs and operations chairman has replaced 6 FBR officials
Due to Rush of tax return filers FBR’s system choked date extended
FBR succeeded in collecting revenue of Rs 1035 billion during July-October 2017
Saudi Arabia abolished duty on export of Fabric from India
Import of textile machinery in 1st Quarter increased by 27%
DAILY EXPRESS
Filing of income tax return date extended up to 15th November
Strict rules to end discrepancies in electric bills
Ummrah pilgrims in distress due to biometric condition protest at company’s office
Liabilities of state bank increased in one year by Rs 466 billion Rs 238 billion profits