DAWN NEWS
Export of eight items likely to grow
THE NEWS
Doing business gets tougher in Pakistan
New online FBR system: a conspiracy or mistake?
Nuts, fruits lower stroke risk!
‘Pakistan’s business environment on the mend’
‘Pakistani exporters being pushed to the wall’
K-Electric’s coal conversion plan likely to be shelved
Textile sector gas supply curb slammed
‘Textile exports’ decline affects value-added sector’
B RECORDER
World Bank Group report: Pakistan trying to facilitate business through electronic systems
PHMA seeks maximum support to reap GSP plus benefits
'Textile exports worth $2.5 billion at risk under uncertain energy supply'
GSP Plus status: German envoy urges private sector to take full advantage of facility
Complaints leading to FTO probe: tax men begin holding grudge against exporters
Tax Year 2014: FBR receives 136,000 IT returns, statements till October 30
AGP declares FBR's ITMS ineffective
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves down $265 million
EPZA chief holds meeting of Customs Authorities
Filing of IT returns: FBR likely to grant 15-day extension
Power tariff: audit firms confirmoverbilling
DAILY EXPRESS
DAWN NEWS
Substantial reduction likely in oil prices
ECC approves incentives for LNG users, 570,000 tonnes urea import
Ease of doing business in Pakistan slips
Three names shortlisted for WTO post
THE NEWS
Hypnotised man cheated in Dubai
ECC decides to levy 5pc GST on imported LNG
Pak-German trade forum launched
‘Pakistan modernising business environment’
B RECORDER
ECC may approve Textile Policy today
Making new trade agreements: government taking due diligence with any country, Senate told
Power tariff: PIAF seeks Prime Minister's help against frequent hikes
Computerised arms licenses: Nadra receives only 0.1 million verified applications
Unannounced loadshedding badly affecting small businesses
PSQCA warns firms selling substandard bottled water
Pakistan as an investment destination
Up to Rs 14 per litre cut in POL prices Likely
DAILY EXPRESS
POL prices likely to reduce up to rs 14 from 1st November
Status of Pakistans reduced in cost of doing business
TMA also demanded extension in filing of income tax return
EPZA chief meets customs collector
ABAD also pressurized FBR to extend date of fling of income tax return
DAWN NEWS
Textile industry fears closure of units
Dar unveils 14-point economic roadmap
Former SSGC chief allowed to travel Abroad
THE NEWS
Gas supply to textile units resumed
US, Pakistan to hold trade moot in Islamabad
POL prices likely to go down by Rs10 per litre
Liberalised trade with neighbouring countries urged
Productivity demands highly skilled workforce
Traders demand withdrawal of SRO
B RECORDER
Fuel adjustment: Nepra following tariff determinations of 2012-13
Punjab textile industry in grip of severe energy crisis
Trade bodies: Smeda, German agency to initiate capacity building programme
E-filing of income tax returns: taxpayers may miss October 31 deadline
Tax reforms: commission to focus on six policy areas
Sales tax, income tax: government mulling giving exemption to KP industrial units
DAILY EXPRESS
Within 2 years there will be a que of forging investors
Draft of new textile policy would be presented today before ECC
KCCI again demanded extension in last date on fling income tax return
DAWN NEWS
Electricity to cost 83 paisa more
Dar blames sit-ins for deteriorating investment environment
Nawaz woos foreign investors with high Returns
Textile Board meets after eight years
Rangers cell to provide security to visiting foreign investors
THE NEWS
Raised tariff to cost power consumers Rs4 bn extra next month
ICCI worried over swelling public debt
Govt facing tough economic choices
New CNG price regime based on gross calorific value on cards
Investors advised to ignore media
Govt expects 50pc hike in energy demand by 2030
Pakistani, Chinese firms to make alliance
B RECORDER
Investment plans: Prime Minister makes orthodox sales pitch
52 paisa per unit: former Wapda Discos allowed to raise tariff
Pakistan Central Cotton Committee: ECC to approve restructuring at the behest of APTMA
No input/output adjustment: legal questions raised about tax audit of units
Business leaders term AIIB 'a positive Development
APBUMA urges government to approve Textile Policy 2014-19
Tax returns: PTBA urges FBR to extend e-filing date till December 31
Probe into over-billing: interim report to be submitted this week, Senate body told
DAILY EXPRESS
No complaint receive against non implementation on minimum wage
Rangers offered assistance for security of foreign delegates
Ineffective interest rate policy
THE NEWS
Govt in a fix on arranging $145 billion as GDIC
B RECORDER
GIDC on LNG import: Ministry, FBR at Loggerheads
Benefiting private parties: EDB ''violating'' Customs Act''s schedules
Textiles gagged by gas shortage
Enhancing exports volume: all channels being utilised: minister
Provisional assessment order: president endorses FTO''s recommendations
DAILY EXPRESS
Form November 1st prices of petroleum products from 8 per liter likely to reduced
Eclectic tariff increased by Rs 4.09 paisa
Textile machinery imports increased by 2.80%
Trade and industry bodies express concern decreasing export and increasing import
All dry ports of the country will be put under one umbrella
Aptma fears $2.3bn loss in exports
Value-added textile exports rise 10pc
FBR urged to extend filing date to Dec 31
THE NEWS
Refunds stopped for revenue collection target
Govt rejects IMF’s demand for autonomy to SBP
B RECORDER
Energy constraints: APTMA chief voices concern over decline in export
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile exports may be dropped up to 2.3cillion dollar due to energy crisis
FPCCI concerns on ransom and kidnapping case
Prime minster will inaugurate international investment conference tomorrow
Ministries told to raise output by 2,400MW
Demand pushes dollar to six-month high
Pakistan to continue trade with India
THE NEWS
China sets up $50 billion Asian bank
Pakistan ranks 54th in Global Talent Index
Pakistan Textile City Ltd board meets
B RECORDER
Pakistan, China, others sign up to regional bank
Fast train to cater to exporters' needs
'Harassment' of importers: KCCI urges government to help expedite clearance of containers
International air tickets: LTU suggests FBR to define fixed amount as advance Tax
DAILY EXPRESS
KCCI stressed on clearance of stuck up containers at port Qasim
Dead line 31st October given to FBR for withdrawal of SRO 608
DAWN NEWS
New power meters are 30-35pc faster than old ones: commission
Fakhar Imam’s take on cotton scene
Provinces fail to collect tax on farm Income
THE NEWS
APCNGA demands abolition of GIDC tax
FIA recovers Rs13 billion last year
Forex reserves up to Rs13.46bn
Tax practitioners discuss glitches in FBR’s website
‘Provinces should be allowed sales tax collection’
State Bank unveils maiden rules for ecommerce gateways
‘Non-ad valorem tax shields Indian domestic markets’
Economists call for human development, industrial growth
B RECORDER
SBP unveils Rs 10 billion relief package for SMEs, farmers
Uninvited retailers storm FBR House
Filing returns: KCCI for extension of Date
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves up by $29 million
'Judicious tax management must for sustainable development'
LUMS holds conference on Pak-India trade ties
Non-issuance of refund: FTO concerned about complaints of field formations
Sindh seeks authority for provinces to collect sales tax on goods
Strengthening payment protocols
Crux of sectoral presentations: sugar, cement sectors involved in tax evasion
DAILY EXPRESS
POL prices likely to be reduced from 1st November up to res 6/- per liter
9% water tax remain imposed on citizens
Relief Package for flood effecters agriculture sector and small trader
KCCI also demanded extension in fling of income tax return
Hurdles between Pak-Taiwan Trades to be removed
THE NEWS
FBR unlikely to meet revenue target: economists
Chinese president to visit Pakistan soon: CG
Cotton prices slide due to delay in procurement
Extension in returns filing date sought
Industrial estate status urged
B RECORDER
Over-billing: report to be ready anytime soon: minister
FBR assures OICCI: ST refund/ adjustment issue to be taken up with CCI, Ministry
Industrialists urged to adopt best energy conservation practices
Businesspeople welcome Qadri's decision to end sit-in
Directors' liabilities in insolvent company
Petroleum products: Consumers will get relief in prices, Senate told
DAILY EXPRESS
Chief minster formed committee to water tariff rates for industries
SITE and environment protection agency has not taken steps towards supply of clean water
Chinese consul general assured Chinese president will come soon
FPCCI demand extension in fling date of income tax return by 31st December
Dar assures textile industry of support
Twitter „source of evil?: top Saudi cleric
THE NEWS
Revenue collection target of Rs2,810bn achievable: FBR chairman
LSM grows 5.27 percent in August
Government’s ‘public appeasing’ stunts irk business community
SECP plans limited liability partnership structure
B RECORDER
37 major cases of power theft: FBR to fathom quantum of tax evasion
Government decides to keep power tariff Unchanged
July-August LSM registers 3.19 percent Growth
Punjab-based textile units: Minister assures smooth gas supply in winter
NBP enhances Textile City credit line by Rs 1 billion
Taxpayers facing troubles in e-filing tax returns through IRIS software
Paralysed man walks again after breakthrough treatment
DAILY EXPRESS
Electric tariff withdrawn on the instruction of Prime Minster
Textile export drop 4% between July to September
July-August LSM registers 3.19 percent Growth
Traders along with Abbas Afridi call on federal finance minster
Water crisis will deepen by 2025
Current account turns to surplus
Businessmen upset by FBR’s measures
Committee to suggest three names for WTO post today
China to invest $45bn in four years
FPCCI asks uniform tax on rental income
Boss gives workers cars, home deposits, jewellery for Diwali
THE NEWS
SNGPL restrained from cutting off gas supply to CNG stations, industries
Heart attack ups depression risk in women!
Government denies hike in power tariff
Duplicate payment instrument guidelines issued
Business council slams FBR’s revenue collection measures
SMEDA’s SME development plan included in Vision 2025
Textile millers to meet minister today
FPCCI demands 10pc uniform tax rate on rental income
B RECORDER
Forex reserves to improve by December: Dar
'No additional burden on masses with power tariff hike'
FPCCI polls to be held after completion of electoral college
PIAF shows concern over decline in Exports
New scheme: FBR registers around 300 retailers during Q1 FY15
Founder president of SAARC CCI: S M Inam passes away
FBR urged to continue old system for filing tax returns
Global economy at risk and Pakistan's Prospects
PBC dismayed over FBR's coercive Measures
FBR not collecting anti-dumping duty as NTC yet to issue orders
SBP issues new guidelines for payment Instruments
DAILY EXPRESS
POL price likely to reduce from 1st November
Campaign against fancy number plates of Cars & Motorcycle
Business council slams FBR’s revenue collection measures
Power tariff raised to salvage IMF talks
Manufacturing yielding space to trading?
Rising electricity load-shedding
THE NEWS
Commissioner assures exporters of full support
B RECORDER
Out-of-court settlement not confidential: President endorses FTO verdict
Wal-Mart trims full-year sales forecast
PTA asks KWSB not to raise water tariff
Widening of trade account deficit
DAILY EXPRESS
Filing of Income tax return date has been extended by 31st October
Import of textile machinery declined in august by 74 lac dollar
Federal commerce minister Khurram Dastagir khan will leave for Turkey tomorrow on 2days tours
Corruption is the biggest issue of the country FBR
Ministry of Finance and petroleum is responsible for decline in export
Issue of decline in exports will be taken up the TDAP
Dar asks tax reforms body to finalise proposals
Sindh, KP voice against FBR move
THE NEWS
Pakistanis to perform Haj by ships next year
Chinese businessmen show interest in investment in Pakistan
Textile firms being trained for GSP Plus concessions
Informal economy haunting Pakistan
B RECORDER
Tax reforms_ MoF asks TRC to give proposals before March
Industrial, trade bodies voice concern over rise in water tariff
Cooperation with GIZ_ APTMA team leaves for Germany
Calls for urgent remedial measures_ ICCI expresses concern over falling FDI
The hazard of toxic industrial effluents
Foreign investment falls by 26pc in Jul-Sept
THE NEWS
FDI falls 26pc to $169m in first quarter
Nepra issues guidelines for renewable electricity
Toll manufacturer to register under Sindh sales tax on services
Gas supply cut-off hinders industrial growth
B RECORDER
IMF conditionalities_ power tariff increased by 30 paisa per unit
Flaws in IRIS software_ taxpayers unable to meet e-filing deadline_ experts
TDAP chief urges PTI to shun politics of agitation
Gas supply_ LCCI urges government to give industrial sector top priority
APTMA chief criticises increased power tariff
Delay resented_ long-term policy needed to prop up textile exports_ TDAP CE
Energy crisis_ panellists stress need for exploring renewable resources
Tax Reforms Commission - check on leakage
DAILY EXPRESS
FDI reduced by 26% due to political uncertainty
Industrial Association Express concerns on shortage of weather and its tariff
Duet to Karachi operations criminal activates increased
For Economic development in touch with European exporters
Political Parties must end tin in countrys interest
Textile policy still awaits govt approval
Oct 18 political show likely to paralyse city life
THE NEWS
Faisalabad has no separate drains for industrial effluent: FCCI
Property tax rates to be revised
TDAP scam: court summons Gilani, Fahim on Nov 13
Forex reserves remain flat at $13.43bn
Traders warn protest against extortion, kidnapping
B RECORDER
KCCI body chief voices concern over water shortage in country
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves up by $35 million
Q1 ST, FED collection: FBR records Rs 15.672 billion shortfall
DAILY EXPRESS
Forex reserves remain flat at $13.43bn
Banks refused to revive water bills
TDAP scam: court summons Gilani, Fahim on Nov 13Daily Market Update
Growers expect to harvest bumper cotton crop
Ogra to issue 30 licences for CNG stations
Tax reform body meeting on Saturday
Water tariff hike irks industrial units
THE NEWS
Pakistanis remit $4.69bn in first quarter
‘US committed to help Pakistan’s economy grow’
Growth prone culture key to economic stability
Dialogue only way to move forward: Indian deputy HC
Dar to chair Tax Reforms Commission on Saturday
B RECORDER
Government restrained from levying, collecting GIDC
Pakistan, Turkey to diversify economic, commercial ties
TDAP to host 12th Saarc Trade Fair in Lahore
Industrial waste may cause serious health hazards to consumers
Property tax: business community's reservations about raise to be taken up in meeting
Natural gas no miracle cure for climate Change
SITE body chief urges government to review water tariff
DAILY EXPRESS
LTUS directed to check records of large units
SITE Association Express concern on increase tariff of water
Fresh gas, condensate deposit found
Exports fall 10pc in July-Sept
THE NEWS
Trade deficit widens 45 percent to $6.5bn in first quarter
SME termed engine of industrial growth
B RECORDER
Better understanding & implementation of SRO-608: Joint FBR-business community body formed
Setting up of 600 megawatts power project: textile city to sign joint venture with K-Electric
Amendments to SECP law needed, National Assembly body told
KTBA requests FBR to extend date of monthly filing of ST return
MoI sends AIP summary to ECC: government to prefer trade over manufacturing
An instance of bad or unfair treatment
Pildat survey: 52 percent rate Prime Minister's performance as bad to very Bad
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile City and the Electric coal power plant agreement
Pakistani exports fall to 10 percent in July-September
Number of big bank depositors rising
Pakistan’s Islamic banking push faces industry gaps
Sindh seeks resolution of GIDC issue
Rs775m tax evasion by importers detected
JC Penney names Ellison as its next CEO
THE NEWS
Owners of CNG stations in KP challenge re-imposition of levy
Customs unearths millions of rupees tax evasion
Govt urged to adopt innovative steps for trade
Tax exemption certificates demanded
KCCI not supporting FPCCI elections
B RECORDER
Imports: FBR urged to quickly issue income tax exemption certificates
Rs 775 million taxes/duties evasion through misuse of SRO 1125 detected
Increase in levy of GIDC challenged in PHC
DAILY EXPRESS
Application filed to increase electric tariff for domestic consumers
Sindh seeks resolution of GIDC issue
Modern data ware house would be setup with the assistance of world bank
Customs intelligence detected tax evasion of RS 75 Crore
Audit started monitoring committee will start visits of field formation
DAWN NEWS
Plot demand, scarcity and prices
Response to climate change impacts
THE NEWS
After clubbing fourth and fifth reviews
B RECORDER
World Bank acknowledges economic Progress
Decline in ST and FED: LTU to examine records of different sectors
Punjab-based textile industry: APTMA chief thanks Prime Minister for resumption of gas supply
46 sites selected to set up solar energy projects in Punjab: Shahbaz
DAILY EXPRESS
Solar energy can be reduced through the power crisis
Baldia Town victims got compensation due to my resignation Rauf Siddqi
Pakistan will receive electricity via Afghanistan
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan, Afghanistan set transit fee for electricity
Pakistan yet to conclude eight trade treaties
Confusion over launch of new Honda car
B RECORDER
Sindh government to give support to new industries in Hyderabad SITE area: Rauf
KCCI concerned over FBR audit of Karachi-based taxpayers
APCNGA rejects gas load management Schedule
Reimposition of GIDC: Industrialists call for urgent withdrawal
DAILY EXPRESS
CNG association rejects gas loadsheeding schedule
Textile sector demands exemption from loadsheeding
Professional politicians are responsible for economic down fall
Industrialist again rejects GID CESS imposition
Revival of textile city projects a good step
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan to continue IMF reforms
SECP enrols 405 firms in September
THE NEWS
Debt on each Pakistani is over Rs1 lac now
Trade with India unhurt amidst border skirmishes
LCCI rejects raise in property tax
Karachi Chamber slams selection for tax audit
‘Pakistan losing competitiveness to other economies’
‘To feel good, exercise and eat a balanced diet’
B RECORDER
Punjab textile mills: SNGPL suspends gas supply until October 20
LCCI rejects rise in property tax rates
DAILY EXPRESS
FBR should keep pending issuance of notices till audit disputers resolved
KCCI disassociated from united group
DAWN NEWS
Envoy asks Chinese to invest in Pakistan
THE NEWS
Forex reserves surge by 1.43pc
Re-imposition of GIDC rejected
B RECORDER
Nepra under pressure to raise power Tariff
Government departments required to withhold ST, file return
World Bank''s ''advice'' in relation totaxspecific laws: government can take the route of ordinances
Don't kill the cotton goose that lays US Dollars
DAILY EXPRESS
Stock gutted due to fire in garment factory
Task on Pak-Turkey prefential trade agreement be taken on swift track
DAILY JANG
Group Photo of Mr.Mehtabuddin Chawla
Sit-in cause loss of 100 billion Rupees to Textile sector
DAWN NEWS
Cotton glut eroding cost for gap as China buys less
THE NEWS
Clothing warehouse gutted in fire
B RECORDER
President confirms FTO verdict: no tax payable, no penalty for late filing
Export commitments may be hampered badly: PTEA demands restoration of gas supply to industry
ST refund: OICCI critical of human intervention in ERS process
NDU delegation lauds Aptma's visionary Approach
End of Swiss banking secrecy in sight by 2018
DAILY EXPRESS
Cloth and machineries gutted Fire in Towel Factory
Sindh minister rushed to the factory fire victims
Should not be afraid to trade with India, SM Muneer
DAILY JANG
Rauf Siddiqui rushed to visit SITE Al-Karam Towel Industries limited
DAWN NEWS
Textiles rare fete for Zardari
Pakistan-India trade coalition
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
High-risk cases FBR decides to penalise stop-filers of returns
President endorses FTOs ruling
Enhancing export volume PRGMEA chief for aggressive marketing policy
Pak-German co-operation a role model CG
DAILY EXPRESS
APTMA 8 member delegation of 7 day trip to Europe
The decline in the export of value added products PRGMEA expressed concern
DAWN NEWS
Industries to shut down during three days of Eid
Pakistan, Australia sign MoU to boost trade
Tight money supply limits scope of growth
THE NEWS
Gas consumers to be made to pay Rs67 bn in six instead of 12 months
Textile industry rejects cotton support price
Lasbela Chamber asks govt to refund GIDC
SRB exempts collection of WHT from insurance companies
Aptma general body meeting on Oct 13
FBR asked to ensure early refunds
FPCCI calls for appointing NTC chief
B RECORDER
Weak GIDC receipts to stoke government borrowing flood damage to adversely affect growth
Danish Aman elected as chairman PLGMEA south zone
LCCI urges early refunding of tax claims
DAILY EXPRESS
Value-added textile hundreds of energy crisis on SMEs
Audit of selected taxpayers decide to start after Eid
FPCCI election scheduled to be released on October 10
DAWN NEWS
THE NEWS
TDAP cancels Expo Pakistan due to sit-ins
New system devised to facilitate Pakistanis in US
SSGC, Ogra can’t collect infrastructure tax, orders SHC
Ministry seeks quarterly reports on export funds’ progress
Indus Motors warns against ‘premium mafia’
Tanners lament FBR’s refund refusal in peak season
B RECORDER
FBR for allowing car imports on commercial basis
SSGC, Ogra restrained from charging Surcharge
Rs 3,000 direct support price: Aptma terms ECC decision beneficial to farmers
Sit-ins inflicting massive loss on economy: S M Munir
PRGMEA to devise strategy to cash in on GSP Plus opportunity
Account for any transaction: SBP advises its departments to round off decimal amount
Commerce Minister visits OICCI
FBR-FIA tussle puts refund probe in state of dormancy
Prime Minister directs immediate drafting of ADR law
Companies Ordinance 1984: Section 224 applies to listed company''s top brass: SECP
DAILY JANG
At Govt level all out efforts are being made to increase country exports
Federal commerce minster visits overseas investor chamber of commerce
THE NEWS
‘Energy crisis a major setback to textile industry’
Tax department orders Rs429m recovery in default case
Private sector should focus on regional trade: LCCI
FPCCI opposes CAs, tax practitioners inclusion in new commission
‘Limited product range reins textile sector exports’
Early international freight train urged
China’s cotton price unlikely to rise: ICAC
B RECORDER
Farzana Jabeen of IRS promoted to BPS-22
October 31 deadline for tax returns: FBR maps out strategy to penalise defaulters
Forex reserves fall by $94.5 million
September 30 deadline expires: Zonal tax offices fail to dispose of ST refund claims
11th Environment Excellence Award 70 corporate organisations honoured
Finance Act, 2014: NPOs, trusts required to file IT returns, WHT statements
DAILY EXPRESS
SITIN caused bad effects on country’s economy
THE NEWS
Govt servants to enjoy five to nine days leave on Eidul Azha
Government fails to release quarterly growth figures
Lower cotton prices help spinners improve margins
‘Basic changes needed for enhanced FDI’
PDMEA elects new office-bearers
B RECORDER
CNG stations to open during Eid holidays: APCNGA
Anees Motiwala elected APTPMA Chairman
Row over revenue adjustment hits LTU's September target
Norway the best place to grow old: global index
DAILY EXPRESS
Want to invest in Pakistan, U.S. Consul General
Federation building NAB investigating corruption
Petrol price reduced by Rs2.94
‘GSP Plus meaningless if exports not doubled’
Nepra bars Discos from fresh recruitments
India keeps interest rates on hold
THE NEWS
Pak-India trade should multiply: Indian HC
Walking is the superfood of fitness!
FBR collects Rs549 bn, achieves 14pc growth in first quarter
Petrol price slashed by Rs2.94
KCCI proposes import substitution industries
‘No increase in exports makes GSP Plus status redundant’
B RECORDER
Service to minorities & human rights: Asma conferred French Legion of Honour award
No loadshedding during Eid holidays:KElectric
'Aptma to make all-out efforts for uninterrupted power supply'
New members vow to ensure LCCI's role in policy making
Random ballot: PCDMA asks FBR whether final discharge of tax could be subjected to audit
Paisa 1,2,5,10,25 & 50: Coins cease to be legal tender from today
FBR's enforcement plan 2014-15: Registration of corporate sector, professionals top priority
Pakistani charged with selling smartphone spying software
Message from Mr. Mehtab Uddin Chawla (Chief Patron Pak China Club) on China National Day
DAILY EXPRESS
Step motherly treatment by the govt towards textile industry
53 year old decimal coins came to end
KCCI AGM protest on unfair tax polices
IGATEX Pakistan will held at Lahore between 21-24 October 2014
Petrol Rs 2.94 Kerosene oil Rs 1.31 Diesel Rs .95 Paisa Reduced