Yarn makers’ ‘cartel’ pushes prices up by 50pc
Only 263,000 people file tax returns
Pakistan Investment Conference from Nov 4
Cotton prices rise to seasonal high
Pakistan starts lobbying for GSP+ review
THE NEWS
NAB probing textile mills for Rs2.2 bn coal theft in Sindh
Govt warned against increase in gas prices
Duty on cotton yarn import notified
Yarn makers accused of establishing cartel
Corporate sector devoid of marketing techniques
‘Branding a must for place in global markets’
B RECORDER
10 percent RD imposed on eight different types of cotton yarns
Moot on November 4-5: 200 foreign investors confirm participation: BoI
Export Finance Scheme: SBP-BSC reimburse Rs 440.2 billion to banks
FBR reviewing cases of 110 big tax Defaulters
Supreme Court, high courts: FBR issues new policy for representation of taxrelated cases
Filing IT returns: FBR urged to extend Date
Review report in January: Minister briefs EU Commission on GSP Plus success
SECP directs defaulter companies to comply with required rules
Cartel to raise yarn prices after 10 percent RD
DAILY EXPRESS
Notification issued on 10% regulatory duty
Extension in date of filing of tax return agreed
KCCI demands for extension in filing of income tax return up to 30th November
Ogra suggests increase in prices of petroleum Products
Deadline for bank transaction tax extended to Nov 7
THE NEWS
ECC extends withholding tax concession on cheques till Nov 6
No alternative to interest-based economy, SBP tells FSC
Ishaq Dar directs FBR to facilitate taxpayers
Tax authority eager to net taxable entities behind Benami transactions
Forex reserves slip to $19.818bln
‘Reducing public sector wastages must for economic growth’
B RECORDER
K-Electric consumers: 85 paisa per unit refund approved by Nepra
Levy of 0.3 percent WHT on bank transactions: ECC grants another extension
Promotion of trade, industry: banking sector plays vital role: FCCI chief
'Record' fall in rupee's value termed Unfortunate
APTMA hails Dar, Haroon for addressing issues
Forex reserves fall by $102 million
10 percent RD on cotton yarn import: date for applicability is November 1
FBR to introduce biometric attendance system at its offices
Doing business: Karachi remains ahead of other cities
Costly power buying by govt burdens end users
Karachi port cargo handling rises 14pc
Dollar crosses 106 mark against rupee
Garments sector capitalising on GSP+
THE NEWS
‘Arms licences not renewed by Dec 31 to be cancelled’
Senate body passes anti-money laundering bill sans govt input
ECC may allow state-run corporation to sell cotton at retail markets
Pakistan needs high growth rate to meet China, India
TRC advises simple return filing procedures, plan for small traders
‘Huge potential exists to increase trade with Pakistan’
B RECORDER
ECC may approve textile package today
Ease of doing business: Pakistan slips down in global rankings
AML bill approved by Senate body
LCCI members visit Chinese consulate
Tax related matters: Dar reviews implementation of decisions
Nisar approves setting up of 73 new district passport offices
Pending amounts of taxes: efforts on to expedite recovery process, FBR tells PAC
Sindh government finalises three SEZs under CPEC
PSF imports from China: Anti-dumping duty imposed
Easiest place to do business: Singapore still tops: World Bank
ADV: Value Added Textile Association in (B Recorder) 29-10-2015
DAILY EXPRESS
KWSB will give rebate of 35% on bills
Ease of doing business: Pakistan slips down in global rankings
Withdrawal of regulatory duty on Indian yarn demanded
Instruction issued to implement banking affairs in urdu
Rupee depreciation reaches 3.5pc since July
India to simplify income tax law to ease doing Business
Wal-Mart eyes drone home deliveries
Bangladesh’s growing middle class
THE NEWS
Energy crisis, unemployment top-most worries, says Pildat
Rupee sinks to two-year low of 105.25 against dollar
FBR makes GPS-tagged images mandatory for sales tax registration
‘No relief can help spinning sector without tech upgrade’
RTO Karachi, businessmen discuss taxpayer facilitation
CS convenes meeting on environmental pollution
B RECORDER
WHT on banking instruments: concessionary rate may be maintained at 0.3 percent in November: FBR
THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 105: no difference in interbank, open market rates
Electronic Form-E to be issued via WeBOC from November 2: SBP
Turkey World Trade Bridge 2015: businessmen asked to take part
10 percent RD on cotton yarn import Rejected
Registration under ST Act, 1990: FBR proposed to increase turnover requirement
Industrial areas: Sindh government urged to resolve infrastructural issues
Pakistan investment conference to be held in Capital on November 4
Traders, industrialists vow support to quake victims
DAILY EXPRESS
A revolutionary system is knocking in banking transactions
TDAP refused to make refund claim of Rs 24 lac to Pildat
Mastermind of tax fraud pressuring officials
Large-scale industrial output grows 4.11pc
MoU signed for Form-E automation
Textile sector slams 10pc duty on yarn imports
Non-textile exports dip 26pc in July-Sept
KSE to become Pakistan Stock Exchange
Banks to take immediate steps for Urdu
THE NEWS
FBR urged to extend tax return filing date again
Foreign investors eye rectification in investment law
B RECORDER
$35 billion export target: MoC seeks support of other stakeholders
APBF warns against Pak-India trade talk
FCCI seeks special bailout package for textile sector
FBR, IPOP to ink MoU on data sharing
FBR urged to extend date for tax returns
SBP, FBR sign memo: Project for automation of Form-E initiated
Siddique appointed KE chairman
Misdeclarations: Importers cause Rs 1.28 billion loss to kitty: PCA
September 2015: textile exports fall to $1.093 billion MoM
DAILY EXPRESS
FBR failed in giving status of CNIC to NTN
SBP, FBR sign memo: Project for automation of Form-E initiated
Revisiting exchange rate policy
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
Assessment order held vindictive & biased: FTO spells out law to initiate disciplinary action
Senate panel concerned at declining textile exports
DAILY EXPRESS
Imposition of RD on Indian cotton yarn will increase cost
Issue will erupt due to late announcement of trade policy and export relief package
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Tax, energy reforms to be at the centre of next IMF review
Exports to EU fall by over 25pc despite GSP+ Access
Prgmea seeks release of Rs12bn refund claims
Bonds demand goes up as traders skirt banks
THE NEWS
Senate panel slams govt’s dual policy on security of investors
Legal lacuna stirs confusion among withholding tax agents
Traders, industrialists part of the economic problem
China’s central bank cuts rates for 6th time since Nov
‘Pakistan’s security improves economy significantly’
B RECORDER
1931 luxury vehicles: owners, purchasers must explain source of income
PEW criticises SNGPL for rising gas tariff by 47 percent
Tax-to-GDP ratio at lowest level
DAILY EXPRESS
Closure of mobile phones govt sustained loss of Rs 50 crore per day
New law likely to be introduced to detect tax evasion in property sector
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Cheaper power generation brings relief of Rs2.88 unit
Business environment improving rapidly, Sharif tells investors
Value-added textile exports rise 3pc
No withholding tax on gifts of immovable properties
Incentives to prop up exports, says Aptma
THE NEWS
India reaches out to Africa in resources race with China
New HR practices must for organisational growth
B RECORDER
Rs 2.88 per unit refund approved by Nepra
Imposition of higher WHT rate on NSS termed highway robbery
Catering unregistered firms KTBA for inserting provision in Registration Rules
What constitutes source of income
Immovable property gifts among family members wont attract WHT FBR
Pakistans foreign exchange reserves decline
Cotton prices continue to remain firm
Quantity terms textile industry exports plunge again in September
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile exports dip by 12.52% in September
APTMA expressed concern on declining exports
FBR has withdrawn sales tax examination on gas from 8 industries
Aptma seeks extension in power bill payment Date
Abu Dhabi’s tax-free financial zone opens for Business
Canada keeps key lending rate at 0.5pc
THE NEWS
Five star hotel’s kitchen, bakery, store sealed
FBR urged to make cellphone number optional for income tax registration
B RECORDER
18-point agenda by November 15: FBR forms three central advisory, 15 new regional bodies
Oversight in assessment: FTO says IRAO required to get compulsory training at OT (IR)
Resolving businesspeople's problems: FBR establishes regional committees
Businesspeople's facilitation: FBR includes new members in committees
Value-added textile sector: 10 percent RD won't push up cost of doing business: APTMA
Reviewing ports & shipping matters: Minister revokes committee on KCCI Demand
Comment on Dr Pasha's and Ibrahim's Contention
Decision to impose WHT on saving schemes triggers protests: DG CDNS informs Senate panel
DAILY EXPRESS
R.D on Yarn will not affect value added sector APTMA
Made in Pakistan Exhibition will be held in Tajikistan on 29th October
33 Pakistani companies participated in inter Textile Shanghai appare Exhibition
Islamabad airport now ‘9th-worst in the world’
Report highlights potential benefits of trade Facilitation
Pakistan ratifies WTO pact to facilitate border Trade
THE NEWS
‘Solar energy can check power outages in Pakistan’
Cellular services to remain suspended on 10th Muharram
Aptma’s demand for regulatory duty on Indian yarn accepted
LTU Karachi collects Rs218 billion taxes in July-September
‘CASA-1000 likely to supply electricity to Pakistan by 2018’
Sindh government not to oppose PSM privatization
Customs to book clearing agents
B RECORDER
Provision of cheap, sufficient electricity a must for economic growth: LCCI
APBUMA opposes RD on yarn import
Textile package: PBEA sees no incentive for value-added sector
PTCL introduces Winter Offer at discounted rates
Value-added textile sector critical of poor infrastructure
India to buy more cotton from farmers
Declare amnesty for non-filers
Regulatory duty on imported yarn Rejected
Consignments'' processing: documents attested by exporters made mandatory requirement
DAILY EXPRESS
Exporters pressure ignored issuance of refund declined by 79%
Value-added sector slams govt for giving no Relief
SNGPL plea for tariff hike questioned
Single country exhibition Colombo Sri Lanka
THE NEWS
Current account deficit shrinks 93pc to $109mln in July-September
Textile sector calls for withdrawal of duty on yarn
Manufacturing sector registers minor fall in PMI
Target killings in Karachi down by 63 percent: HRCP report
B RECORDER
No power load-shedding for industry
Sindh region: Revised CNG schedule Announced
Current account balance posts $306 million surplus in September
RD on yarn, fabrics: APTMA hails Dar for timely decision
PRGMEA opposes 10 percent RD on yarn import
Imposition of RD on import of cotton yarn opposed
TMA urges government to reduce gas, electricity rates
Gas tariff to be raised in January, IMF Assured
Passport renewal procedure being simplified
Cloud looms over textile exports
Purchasing power parity vs market exchange Rate
THE NEWS
Interviews for trade officers next month
Interior minister takes notice of difficulties in renewal of passports
B RECORDER
Textile & farm packages, power sector: IMF to seek plausible explanation
FCCI terms 10 percent duty on imported yarn a blunder
Executive body of LCCI Progressive Group dissolved
Renewal of passports: Nisar takes notice of difficulties
FBR sets Rs 633 billion target for second quarter
DAILY EXPRESS
Action being started against authorized officers for taking delayed action on tax cases
Schedule announced for closure of CNG stations in sindh provinces
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Govt accepts Aptma demand to curb cotton yarn import
Services providers told to opt for audit or pay 8pc tax
Pakistan needs reforms to harness its potential: WTO
Stamp duty collection jumps 27pc
THE NEWS
10pc duty on import of Indian cotton yarn imposed
PM defers departure to US till 21st
FBR’s online data system undergoes security breach
Govt urged not to take any pressure on Kalabagh Dam
B RECORDER
ERF rate cut by one percent: 10 percent RD imposed on import of yarn, fabrics
APTMA sees flexibility in government over demands
Minimum tax: Services sector faces tough trade-off
Date for filing of WHT extended till October 31
DAILY EXPRESS
Govt has accepted few demands of APTMA meeting ended successfully
Mian address came out in support of T.D.A.P chief
DAWN NEWS
Board constituted to select trade officers
THE NEWS
‘Water scarcity going from bad to worse in Pakistan’
KE announces Gauhar’s chairmanship tenure ends
Textile millers to meet govt officials
‘Public-private partnership to help overcome economic challenges’
B RECORDER
Sustainable economic growth: $150 billion exports needed over next 10 years: Ahsan
Textile machinery import falls by nine Percent
Zero-rated claims: FBR defines 'appropriate officer' to check misuse
Trade officers: MoC to conduct Interviews
TI Pakistan opposes CEO TDAP''s Appointment
DAILY EXPRESS
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan, Turkey launch negotiations on FTA
China now has more billionaires than US
THE NEWS
FDI up 7.7pc to $216.2 million in July-September
Government plans to withdraw Rs329 billion tax exemptions, concessions
FBR revises jurisdictions of Karachi RTOs
WTO representatives in Pakistan to review trade policy
SECP asks 38 firms to update website
B RECORDER
Banking transactions: 0.2 percent advance tax to be charged till December 31
Pakistan, Turkey hold FTA talks in Ankara
Textile package: PBIF chief highlights criticality of new jobs
Bank transactions: Dar yet to agree to Shahbaz's proposal
SECP directs 38 listed firms to maintain mandatory functional websites
'Highly controversial step by SRB'
Foreign investors, MNCs: BoI to take up issue of Rs 30.1 billion pending refunds with FBR
Forex reserves fall by $61 million
DAILY EXPRESS
DAWN NEWS
SECP to introduce new companies law
Exporters assured of refund payments
Team leaves for China to discuss FTA
Textile sector marks black day as relief package delayed
Single country exhibition Colombo Sri lanka15-17 January 2016
THE NEWS
Textile industry observes strike against taxes, yarn import from India
First Muharram today, Ashura on Oct 24
Pakistan among 11 pioneering countries developing ISO HR standards
Only 49 out of 64,950 companies paid over Rs1 billion tax
SC seeks report on use of funds by oil, gas companies
TRC to discuss simplifying laws, taxpayers’ facilitation
Textile industry observes Black Day
‘Privatisation part of PML-N’s reform agenda’
SECP proposes new companies’ law
Garment makers say no to spinners’ demand
Singapore avoids technical recession, eases monetary policy
LCCI launches Urdu membership form
B RECORDER
India named top investment destination in business poll
Trade data raises key concerns
KP textile mills suspend production
WHT on banking transaction: 'special' package for traders to be announced on November 15: Dar
APTMA terms 'black day' protest a complete success
Textile industry government urged to ensure level-playing field
Air China to launch new route connecting Beijing with cities
Insurers and policyholders: SECP forms Dispute Resolution Committees
SECP issues list of 7,911 defunct Companies
SECP to introduce revamped new companies law this month
Value-added sector never part of 'black day': Pregmea
Enhancing Pak textile exports 'JICA will start new programme from February 2016'
Textile package delayed or suspended?
Exporters' rebate claims up to August 2014 cleared: Khokhar
Finance Ministry invites Aptma for talks
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile sector protests on govts indifferent attitude
Pakistans exports during July to September declined by 84 crore dollars
DAWN NEWS
Special body to make monetary policy
Sites for economic zones identified
THE NEWS
A Pakistani, who has failed in Pakistan, combating tax evasion abroad
Data of non-filers being collected by FBR, PAC told
Trade deficit narrows as exports, imports shrink
Pakistan’s energy sector needs $25bln investment: World Bank
FBR’s e-portal fails to facilitate
Low interest rates to boost consumer finance business
‘Value creation spurs growth even in economic turmoil’
FBR issues draft rules for e-enrolment
SBP to issue Rs5 coin of new size
B RECORDER
Textile package shelved on IMF Opposition
Exports decline by 20 percent in September
APTMA to observe 'black day' today
Cotton outlook bleak, Indian yarn in
Chinese middle class now the world's Largest
New way threatened: traders urge government to replace Dar before talks on bank levy
Individuals must obtain e-enrolment before e-filing: FBR
FBR chief being replaced with junior official?
Export of hosiery, woven garments: 'raise in duty drawback rates fails to ring positive changes'
DAILY EXPRESS
Country wide black day will be observed today on APTMAS appeal
JIT proposes fresh FIR as extortion details emerge
FBR to bind suppliers to include goods’ weight in sales tax invoice
Ministry barred from offering concessions beyond CPFTA
Taxpayers'' facilitation issues discussed
July-August WHT statements: last date expired on October 8; no new extension so far
Air China will start operation from pakistan from 23Th Ocotber
Bribe demanded from exporters to get their refund
Karachi Chamber blaims F.B.R on preparing false claims
Shaih Muhammad shafiq elected un opposed chairman of pregmea
DAWN NEWS
Cotton price surges to Rs5,500/maund
Revenue authority plans restructuring of tax departments
'Exports to Spain record 100 percent increase'
FPCCI annual elections: Senator Ghulam Ali named BMP's presidential Candidate
Banking transactions of non-filers: proposal on WHT rate cut under study
Baldia factory fire: 'Extortion group' behind arson: JIT
ITMS suspension: Issuance of exemption certificates, tax adjustments in abeyance
PTA urges government to address Issues
Dialogue -s are goin on with central Asian Countries on transit trade
DAWN NEWS
Electricity tariff reduced by Rs2.6 per unit
Senate body approves SBP Amendment Bill 2015
‘Personal data may be misused in new online tax system’
Forex reserves hit all-time high of $20 billion
Bank transactions: talks remain Inconclusive
Consumers overcharged by Discos: Reimbursement approved by Nepra
Second phase of FTA with China: MoC urged to cut ''fair'' trade deal
10-member independent monetary policy body: Senate body approves formation
PTEA urges government to rescue textile industry
Forex reserves hit historic high
Taxmen told to ensure filing of WHT statements on 'IRIS'
Issues related to WHT statements KTBA expresses its concern
'Government has to reduce borrowing from banking system': Ishrat
DAWN NEWS
Ogra approves provisional price of $8.64 per unit for RLNG
FBR has lost 90pc of appeals in tribunal
Pakistan, India asked to aim for direct trade
FBR raises duty drawback rates on hosiery export
China faces ‘unprecedented’ economic policy challenge
Rs9 billion programme to boost SMEs
THE NEWS
After six months, Ogra sets RLNG price at $8.6 per MMBTU
Pak budget deficit may go up by 0.3pc to 4.6pc of GDP: IMF
FBR expects huge sales tax collection from CNG stations
‘Punjab way ahead in industrial development’
‘Pak businesses need to be wary of global economic changes’
B RECORDER
Govt. committed to provide conducive economic environment for private sector: PM
MCCI chief presents charter of demands: Minister promises funds for Export Display Centre
First quarter of FY16: FBR reviewing revenue impact of budgetary measures
Yarns, fabric and garments: APTMA calls for ban on importsfrom India
Bank transactions: Punjab chief minister to lead traders' delegation
DAILY EXPRESS
APTMA demanded ban on Import of Textile Imports
Cutoms Karchi export collecctorate facing shortage of staff by 64%
Willing to sign fta with Japan
meeting on witholding tax on Bank transaction will be held tomorrfow
willing to increase trade with pakistan belgium Aimbassorder
DAWN NEWS
Travel restrictions on Pakistan yet to be Removed
Private airlines’ CEOs called over fare hike
Draft legislation against benami transactions by end-Jan
131,811 file income tax returns by Oct 5
FBR asked to release refund claims
‘Myriad issues hampering exports’
Energy crisis, high cost of doing business irk textile sector
THE NEWS
Declining financing by banks worries businessmen
US airline pilot dies while flying!
Govt reviews law to protect bank depositors against losses
“State Bank rejects allegations of counterfeit currency
‘Higher manufacturing growth must for more jobs’
Steps must for export sector’s help
B RECORDER
'Benami' transactions: Draft legislation to be submitted in National Assembly, IMF told
Hosiery, woven garments Duty drawback on exports increased
Six major sub-sectors: some 30 percent textile industry capacity virtually ends
Pak-German joint chamber of commerce in the offing: German CG
Online verification of E-forms FBR, SBP to sign MoU
TDAP CE for formulating business friendly Policies
FPCCI annual elections UBG nominates Abdul Rauf as presidential candidate
FBR denies closing ''Green Channel''
Counterfeit currencies: SBP rejects allegation against banks
DAILY EXPRESS
APTMA Demanded immedate release of relief package
Industrides will convert into garveyard if refunds are not released
World Bank Started reviewing Industrial at mosphire for betterment
Star Bank of Pakistan haS Prepared a documentary on fake currency notes
F.P.CCI fromed election commission
DAWN NEWS
CCP takes notice of increase in air fares
Water security initiative likely this Moth
Pakistan withdraws WTO case against European Union
THE NEWS
CCP to probe fare raise by private airlines
WHT issue to be sorted out amicably
Piler condemns Baldia factory fire JIT’s Dubai visit
B RECORDER
Feroze1888 Mills soaks in the profits
Banking transactions: WHT issue will be resolved amicably: Shahbaz
Eurobonds: APBF warns government of rising expensive debt
Sindh seeks to bring: ST on goods under ambit of provinces
Tax employees FTO ordinance protects bona fide acts
DAILY EXPRESS
Pak China Corridoor objections be removed
Withholding Tax Issue will be sorted out soon
DAWN NEWS
JIT leaves for Dubai to record statements of Baldia factory owners
Weak social compliance hurts export growth
Withdrawal of banking transactions tax urged
THE NEWS
No casualties reported in SITE factory fire
B RECORDER
ATL issue FTO seeks report from FBR Chairman
Fire breaks out in dyeing factory
Made in Pakistan exhibition in Nepal on October 6
PCGA announces revised election schedule
DAILY EXPRESS
JIT will interview of proprietor of Baldia Factory at Dubai today
DAWN NEWS
BEA, KCAA elect office-bearers
THE NEWS
Fake currency circulated by banks on Eid
Nepra sticks to its report on electricity overbilling
KP Assembly asks Centre to withdraw airport tax
Govt to make online exports proceeds’ filing mandatory
Pakistan’s cotton production likely to go down 11 percent
Wal-Mart banks on cavernous warehouses in e-commerce push
B RECORDER
There''s no intervention in forex market: SBP
Private banks will extend more loans: President
Q1 revenue exceeds Rs 600 billion mark: FBR
WHT on bank transactions: APAT threatens to go on indefinite strike
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: body being formed to set up industrial zones, SEZs
DAILY EXPRESS
Tax deduction form filer is the failure of SMS service
DAWN NEWS
Nepra notifies decrease in power tariff for June, July
Profit rates on savings schemes cut by 68bps
Traders to stage sit-in outside FBR
Cotton prices rise on strong demand
THE NEWS
Country’s forex reserves at historic $20 bn figure: Dar
FBR to collect additional Rs32bln after raise in sales tax on furnace oil
Government to unveil trade policy next week: minister
Forex reserves decline to $18.349 billion
‘Withholding tax cut not enough’
‘Pakistan fast losing share in China’s yarn market’
Single Country Exhibition in Sri Lanka
‘Textile industry to get boost’
KCCI former chief urges collective efforts
B RECORDER
$500 million Eurobond: SBP spells out reasons behind issuance
Textile exports register 11.2 percent increase in August
Arif Jawed elected chairman PCDMA
PTA to boost bilateral trade between Russia & Pakistan: Jawad
Dr Khurram elected chairman PHMA
Bank transactions: LCCI seeks resolution of WHT issue
WHT collection on bank transactions: APAT rejects extension
Package for exporters to beannounced next week: Dastgir
TDAP to organise single country exhibition in Sri Lanka
DAILY EXPRESS
National saving reduced profit rates
NEPRA notifies reduction in electric tariff by Rs 2.19
In country history forex reserves increased by 20 Billon dollar
Sales tax increased on POL products
PM will announce export promotion package soon
DAWN NEWS
Textile unit announces closure
Corruption, tax rates major problems in Pakistan: report
PTA, Aptma elect new office-bearers
THE NEWS
Charges not be framed in 14 cases of TDAP scam
PPP, PTI slam issuance of Eurobonds on higher rates
Textile industry pledges $1 billion investment
‘China’s role in global financial system constructive’
‘PTA key to boost trade with Russia’
'Planners must think beyond textiles'
B RECORDER
Date for filing returns, statements extended to October 31
Bank transactions, tax returns: deadlines extended to October 31
Prime Minister to announce textile package anytime soon: Tanveer FBR's directives
New applicants for registration: modified ST registration procedure creating Hassle
Bank levy: time period for applicability extended to October 31
'Highly controversial step by SRB'
Sales tax on POL products increased
DAILY EXPRESS
POL prices to be remain consent withholding tax not to be withdrawn Dar
APTMA Tariq Saud chairman Shahid Mazhar Asif Inam and Temur Shah Vice Chairman elected
Junaid Ismail Makda becomes president of SITE Association
Yarn makers’ ‘cartel’ pushes prices up by 50pc
Only 263,000 people file tax returns
Pakistan Investment Conference from Nov 4
Cotton prices rise to seasonal high
Pakistan starts lobbying for GSP+ review
THE NEWS
NAB probing textile mills for Rs2.2 bn coal theft in Sindh
Govt warned against increase in gas prices
Duty on cotton yarn import notified
Yarn makers accused of establishing cartel
Corporate sector devoid of marketing techniques
‘Branding a must for place in global markets’
B RECORDER
10 percent RD imposed on eight different types of cotton yarns
Moot on November 4-5: 200 foreign investors confirm participation: BoI
Export Finance Scheme: SBP-BSC reimburse Rs 440.2 billion to banks
FBR reviewing cases of 110 big tax Defaulters
Supreme Court, high courts: FBR issues new policy for representation of taxrelated cases
Filing IT returns: FBR urged to extend Date
Review report in January: Minister briefs EU Commission on GSP Plus success
SECP directs defaulter companies to comply with required rules
Cartel to raise yarn prices after 10 percent RD
DAILY EXPRESS
Notification issued on 10% regulatory duty
Extension in date of filing of tax return agreed
KCCI demands for extension in filing of income tax return up to 30th November
Ogra suggests increase in prices of petroleum Products
Deadline for bank transaction tax extended to Nov 7
THE NEWS
ECC extends withholding tax concession on cheques till Nov 6
No alternative to interest-based economy, SBP tells FSC
Ishaq Dar directs FBR to facilitate taxpayers
Tax authority eager to net taxable entities behind Benami transactions
Forex reserves slip to $19.818bln
‘Reducing public sector wastages must for economic growth’
B RECORDER
K-Electric consumers: 85 paisa per unit refund approved by Nepra
Levy of 0.3 percent WHT on bank transactions: ECC grants another extension
Promotion of trade, industry: banking sector plays vital role: FCCI chief
'Record' fall in rupee's value termed Unfortunate
APTMA hails Dar, Haroon for addressing issues
Forex reserves fall by $102 million
10 percent RD on cotton yarn import: date for applicability is November 1
FBR to introduce biometric attendance system at its offices
Doing business: Karachi remains ahead of other cities
Costly power buying by govt burdens end users
Karachi port cargo handling rises 14pc
Dollar crosses 106 mark against rupee
Garments sector capitalising on GSP+
THE NEWS
‘Arms licences not renewed by Dec 31 to be cancelled’
Senate body passes anti-money laundering bill sans govt input
ECC may allow state-run corporation to sell cotton at retail markets
Pakistan needs high growth rate to meet China, India
TRC advises simple return filing procedures, plan for small traders
‘Huge potential exists to increase trade with Pakistan’
B RECORDER
ECC may approve textile package today
Ease of doing business: Pakistan slips down in global rankings
AML bill approved by Senate body
LCCI members visit Chinese consulate
Tax related matters: Dar reviews implementation of decisions
Nisar approves setting up of 73 new district passport offices
Pending amounts of taxes: efforts on to expedite recovery process, FBR tells PAC
Sindh government finalises three SEZs under CPEC
PSF imports from China: Anti-dumping duty imposed
Easiest place to do business: Singapore still tops: World Bank
ADV: Value Added Textile Association in (B Recorder) 29-10-2015
DAILY EXPRESS
KWSB will give rebate of 35% on bills
Ease of doing business: Pakistan slips down in global rankings
Withdrawal of regulatory duty on Indian yarn demanded
Instruction issued to implement banking affairs in urdu
Rupee depreciation reaches 3.5pc since July
India to simplify income tax law to ease doing Business
Wal-Mart eyes drone home deliveries
Bangladesh’s growing middle class
THE NEWS
Energy crisis, unemployment top-most worries, says Pildat
Rupee sinks to two-year low of 105.25 against dollar
FBR makes GPS-tagged images mandatory for sales tax registration
‘No relief can help spinning sector without tech upgrade’
RTO Karachi, businessmen discuss taxpayer facilitation
CS convenes meeting on environmental pollution
B RECORDER
WHT on banking instruments: concessionary rate may be maintained at 0.3 percent in November: FBR
THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 105: no difference in interbank, open market rates
Electronic Form-E to be issued via WeBOC from November 2: SBP
Turkey World Trade Bridge 2015: businessmen asked to take part
10 percent RD on cotton yarn import Rejected
Registration under ST Act, 1990: FBR proposed to increase turnover requirement
Industrial areas: Sindh government urged to resolve infrastructural issues
Pakistan investment conference to be held in Capital on November 4
Traders, industrialists vow support to quake victims
DAILY EXPRESS
A revolutionary system is knocking in banking transactions
TDAP refused to make refund claim of Rs 24 lac to Pildat
Mastermind of tax fraud pressuring officials
Large-scale industrial output grows 4.11pc
MoU signed for Form-E automation
Textile sector slams 10pc duty on yarn imports
Non-textile exports dip 26pc in July-Sept
KSE to become Pakistan Stock Exchange
Banks to take immediate steps for Urdu
THE NEWS
FBR urged to extend tax return filing date again
Foreign investors eye rectification in investment law
B RECORDER
$35 billion export target: MoC seeks support of other stakeholders
APBF warns against Pak-India trade talk
FCCI seeks special bailout package for textile sector
FBR, IPOP to ink MoU on data sharing
FBR urged to extend date for tax returns
SBP, FBR sign memo: Project for automation of Form-E initiated
Siddique appointed KE chairman
Misdeclarations: Importers cause Rs 1.28 billion loss to kitty: PCA
September 2015: textile exports fall to $1.093 billion MoM
DAILY EXPRESS
FBR failed in giving status of CNIC to NTN
SBP, FBR sign memo: Project for automation of Form-E initiated
Revisiting exchange rate policy
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
Assessment order held vindictive & biased: FTO spells out law to initiate disciplinary action
Senate panel concerned at declining textile exports
DAILY EXPRESS
Imposition of RD on Indian cotton yarn will increase cost
Issue will erupt due to late announcement of trade policy and export relief package
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Tax, energy reforms to be at the centre of next IMF review
Exports to EU fall by over 25pc despite GSP+ Access
Prgmea seeks release of Rs12bn refund claims
Bonds demand goes up as traders skirt banks
THE NEWS
Senate panel slams govt’s dual policy on security of investors
Legal lacuna stirs confusion among withholding tax agents
Traders, industrialists part of the economic problem
China’s central bank cuts rates for 6th time since Nov
‘Pakistan’s security improves economy significantly’
B RECORDER
1931 luxury vehicles: owners, purchasers must explain source of income
PEW criticises SNGPL for rising gas tariff by 47 percent
Tax-to-GDP ratio at lowest level
DAILY EXPRESS
Closure of mobile phones govt sustained loss of Rs 50 crore per day
New law likely to be introduced to detect tax evasion in property sector
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Cheaper power generation brings relief of Rs2.88 unit
Business environment improving rapidly, Sharif tells investors
Value-added textile exports rise 3pc
No withholding tax on gifts of immovable properties
Incentives to prop up exports, says Aptma
THE NEWS
India reaches out to Africa in resources race with China
New HR practices must for organisational growth
B RECORDER
Rs 2.88 per unit refund approved by Nepra
Imposition of higher WHT rate on NSS termed highway robbery
Catering unregistered firms KTBA for inserting provision in Registration Rules
What constitutes source of income
Immovable property gifts among family members wont attract WHT FBR
Pakistans foreign exchange reserves decline
Cotton prices continue to remain firm
Quantity terms textile industry exports plunge again in September
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile exports dip by 12.52% in September
APTMA expressed concern on declining exports
FBR has withdrawn sales tax examination on gas from 8 industries
Aptma seeks extension in power bill payment Date
Abu Dhabi’s tax-free financial zone opens for Business
Canada keeps key lending rate at 0.5pc
THE NEWS
Five star hotel’s kitchen, bakery, store sealed
FBR urged to make cellphone number optional for income tax registration
B RECORDER
18-point agenda by November 15: FBR forms three central advisory, 15 new regional bodies
Oversight in assessment: FTO says IRAO required to get compulsory training at OT (IR)
Resolving businesspeople's problems: FBR establishes regional committees
Businesspeople's facilitation: FBR includes new members in committees
Value-added textile sector: 10 percent RD won't push up cost of doing business: APTMA
Reviewing ports & shipping matters: Minister revokes committee on KCCI Demand
Comment on Dr Pasha's and Ibrahim's Contention
Decision to impose WHT on saving schemes triggers protests: DG CDNS informs Senate panel
DAILY EXPRESS
R.D on Yarn will not affect value added sector APTMA
Made in Pakistan Exhibition will be held in Tajikistan on 29th October
33 Pakistani companies participated in inter Textile Shanghai appare Exhibition
Islamabad airport now ‘9th-worst in the world’
Report highlights potential benefits of trade Facilitation
Pakistan ratifies WTO pact to facilitate border Trade
THE NEWS
‘Solar energy can check power outages in Pakistan’
Cellular services to remain suspended on 10th Muharram
Aptma’s demand for regulatory duty on Indian yarn accepted
LTU Karachi collects Rs218 billion taxes in July-September
‘CASA-1000 likely to supply electricity to Pakistan by 2018’
Sindh government not to oppose PSM privatization
Customs to book clearing agents
B RECORDER
Provision of cheap, sufficient electricity a must for economic growth: LCCI
APBUMA opposes RD on yarn import
Textile package: PBEA sees no incentive for value-added sector
PTCL introduces Winter Offer at discounted rates
Value-added textile sector critical of poor infrastructure
India to buy more cotton from farmers
Declare amnesty for non-filers
Regulatory duty on imported yarn Rejected
Consignments'' processing: documents attested by exporters made mandatory requirement
DAILY EXPRESS
Exporters pressure ignored issuance of refund declined by 79%
Value-added sector slams govt for giving no Relief
SNGPL plea for tariff hike questioned
Single country exhibition Colombo Sri Lanka
THE NEWS
Current account deficit shrinks 93pc to $109mln in July-September
Textile sector calls for withdrawal of duty on yarn
Manufacturing sector registers minor fall in PMI
Target killings in Karachi down by 63 percent: HRCP report
B RECORDER
No power load-shedding for industry
Sindh region: Revised CNG schedule Announced
Current account balance posts $306 million surplus in September
RD on yarn, fabrics: APTMA hails Dar for timely decision
PRGMEA opposes 10 percent RD on yarn import
Imposition of RD on import of cotton yarn opposed
TMA urges government to reduce gas, electricity rates
Gas tariff to be raised in January, IMF Assured
Passport renewal procedure being simplified
Cloud looms over textile exports
Purchasing power parity vs market exchange Rate
THE NEWS
Interviews for trade officers next month
Interior minister takes notice of difficulties in renewal of passports
B RECORDER
Textile & farm packages, power sector: IMF to seek plausible explanation
FCCI terms 10 percent duty on imported yarn a blunder
Executive body of LCCI Progressive Group dissolved
Renewal of passports: Nisar takes notice of difficulties
FBR sets Rs 633 billion target for second quarter
DAILY EXPRESS
Action being started against authorized officers for taking delayed action on tax cases
Schedule announced for closure of CNG stations in sindh provinces
TMA HEAD OFFICE
Govt accepts Aptma demand to curb cotton yarn import
Services providers told to opt for audit or pay 8pc tax
Pakistan needs reforms to harness its potential: WTO
Stamp duty collection jumps 27pc
THE NEWS
10pc duty on import of Indian cotton yarn imposed
PM defers departure to US till 21st
FBR’s online data system undergoes security breach
Govt urged not to take any pressure on Kalabagh Dam
B RECORDER
ERF rate cut by one percent: 10 percent RD imposed on import of yarn, fabrics
APTMA sees flexibility in government over demands
Minimum tax: Services sector faces tough trade-off
Date for filing of WHT extended till October 31
DAILY EXPRESS
Govt has accepted few demands of APTMA meeting ended successfully
Mian address came out in support of T.D.A.P chief
DAWN NEWS
Board constituted to select trade officers
THE NEWS
‘Water scarcity going from bad to worse in Pakistan’
KE announces Gauhar’s chairmanship tenure ends
Textile millers to meet govt officials
‘Public-private partnership to help overcome economic challenges’
B RECORDER
Sustainable economic growth: $150 billion exports needed over next 10 years: Ahsan
Textile machinery import falls by nine Percent
Zero-rated claims: FBR defines 'appropriate officer' to check misuse
Trade officers: MoC to conduct Interviews
TI Pakistan opposes CEO TDAP''s Appointment
DAILY EXPRESS
DAWN NEWS
Pakistan, Turkey launch negotiations on FTA
China now has more billionaires than US
THE NEWS
FDI up 7.7pc to $216.2 million in July-September
Government plans to withdraw Rs329 billion tax exemptions, concessions
FBR revises jurisdictions of Karachi RTOs
WTO representatives in Pakistan to review trade policy
SECP asks 38 firms to update website
B RECORDER
Banking transactions: 0.2 percent advance tax to be charged till December 31
Pakistan, Turkey hold FTA talks in Ankara
Textile package: PBIF chief highlights criticality of new jobs
Bank transactions: Dar yet to agree to Shahbaz's proposal
SECP directs 38 listed firms to maintain mandatory functional websites
'Highly controversial step by SRB'
Foreign investors, MNCs: BoI to take up issue of Rs 30.1 billion pending refunds with FBR
Forex reserves fall by $61 million
DAILY EXPRESS
DAWN NEWS
SECP to introduce new companies law
Exporters assured of refund payments
Team leaves for China to discuss FTA
Textile sector marks black day as relief package delayed
Single country exhibition Colombo Sri lanka15-17 January 2016
THE NEWS
Textile industry observes strike against taxes, yarn import from India
First Muharram today, Ashura on Oct 24
Pakistan among 11 pioneering countries developing ISO HR standards
Only 49 out of 64,950 companies paid over Rs1 billion tax
SC seeks report on use of funds by oil, gas companies
TRC to discuss simplifying laws, taxpayers’ facilitation
Textile industry observes Black Day
‘Privatisation part of PML-N’s reform agenda’
SECP proposes new companies’ law
Garment makers say no to spinners’ demand
Singapore avoids technical recession, eases monetary policy
LCCI launches Urdu membership form
B RECORDER
India named top investment destination in business poll
Trade data raises key concerns
KP textile mills suspend production
WHT on banking transaction: 'special' package for traders to be announced on November 15: Dar
APTMA terms 'black day' protest a complete success
Textile industry government urged to ensure level-playing field
Air China to launch new route connecting Beijing with cities
Insurers and policyholders: SECP forms Dispute Resolution Committees
SECP issues list of 7,911 defunct Companies
SECP to introduce revamped new companies law this month
Value-added sector never part of 'black day': Pregmea
Enhancing Pak textile exports 'JICA will start new programme from February 2016'
Textile package delayed or suspended?
Exporters' rebate claims up to August 2014 cleared: Khokhar
Finance Ministry invites Aptma for talks
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile sector protests on govts indifferent attitude
Pakistans exports during July to September declined by 84 crore dollars
DAWN NEWS
Special body to make monetary policy
Sites for economic zones identified
THE NEWS
A Pakistani, who has failed in Pakistan, combating tax evasion abroad
Data of non-filers being collected by FBR, PAC told
Trade deficit narrows as exports, imports shrink
Pakistan’s energy sector needs $25bln investment: World Bank
FBR’s e-portal fails to facilitate
Low interest rates to boost consumer finance business
‘Value creation spurs growth even in economic turmoil’
FBR issues draft rules for e-enrolment
SBP to issue Rs5 coin of new size
B RECORDER
Textile package shelved on IMF Opposition
Exports decline by 20 percent in September
APTMA to observe 'black day' today
Cotton outlook bleak, Indian yarn in
Chinese middle class now the world's Largest
New way threatened: traders urge government to replace Dar before talks on bank levy
Individuals must obtain e-enrolment before e-filing: FBR
FBR chief being replaced with junior official?
Export of hosiery, woven garments: 'raise in duty drawback rates fails to ring positive changes'
DAILY EXPRESS
Country wide black day will be observed today on APTMAS appeal
JIT proposes fresh FIR as extortion details emerge
FBR to bind suppliers to include goods’ weight in sales tax invoice
Ministry barred from offering concessions beyond CPFTA
Taxpayers'' facilitation issues discussed
July-August WHT statements: last date expired on October 8; no new extension so far
Air China will start operation from pakistan from 23Th Ocotber
Bribe demanded from exporters to get their refund
Karachi Chamber blaims F.B.R on preparing false claims
Shaih Muhammad shafiq elected un opposed chairman of pregmea
DAWN NEWS
Cotton price surges to Rs5,500/maund
Revenue authority plans restructuring of tax departments
'Exports to Spain record 100 percent increase'
FPCCI annual elections: Senator Ghulam Ali named BMP's presidential Candidate
Banking transactions of non-filers: proposal on WHT rate cut under study
Baldia factory fire: 'Extortion group' behind arson: JIT
ITMS suspension: Issuance of exemption certificates, tax adjustments in abeyance
PTA urges government to address Issues
Dialogue -s are goin on with central Asian Countries on transit trade
DAWN NEWS
Electricity tariff reduced by Rs2.6 per unit
Senate body approves SBP Amendment Bill 2015
‘Personal data may be misused in new online tax system’
Forex reserves hit all-time high of $20 billion
Bank transactions: talks remain Inconclusive
Consumers overcharged by Discos: Reimbursement approved by Nepra
Second phase of FTA with China: MoC urged to cut ''fair'' trade deal
10-member independent monetary policy body: Senate body approves formation
PTEA urges government to rescue textile industry
Forex reserves hit historic high
Taxmen told to ensure filing of WHT statements on 'IRIS'
Issues related to WHT statements KTBA expresses its concern
'Government has to reduce borrowing from banking system': Ishrat
DAWN NEWS
Ogra approves provisional price of $8.64 per unit for RLNG
FBR has lost 90pc of appeals in tribunal
Pakistan, India asked to aim for direct trade
FBR raises duty drawback rates on hosiery export
China faces ‘unprecedented’ economic policy challenge
Rs9 billion programme to boost SMEs
THE NEWS
After six months, Ogra sets RLNG price at $8.6 per MMBTU
Pak budget deficit may go up by 0.3pc to 4.6pc of GDP: IMF
FBR expects huge sales tax collection from CNG stations
‘Punjab way ahead in industrial development’
‘Pak businesses need to be wary of global economic changes’
B RECORDER
Govt. committed to provide conducive economic environment for private sector: PM
MCCI chief presents charter of demands: Minister promises funds for Export Display Centre
First quarter of FY16: FBR reviewing revenue impact of budgetary measures
Yarns, fabric and garments: APTMA calls for ban on importsfrom India
Bank transactions: Punjab chief minister to lead traders' delegation
DAILY EXPRESS
APTMA demanded ban on Import of Textile Imports
Cutoms Karchi export collecctorate facing shortage of staff by 64%
Willing to sign fta with Japan
meeting on witholding tax on Bank transaction will be held tomorrfow
willing to increase trade with pakistan belgium Aimbassorder
DAWN NEWS
Travel restrictions on Pakistan yet to be Removed
Private airlines’ CEOs called over fare hike
Draft legislation against benami transactions by end-Jan
131,811 file income tax returns by Oct 5
FBR asked to release refund claims
‘Myriad issues hampering exports’
Energy crisis, high cost of doing business irk textile sector
THE NEWS
Declining financing by banks worries businessmen
US airline pilot dies while flying!
Govt reviews law to protect bank depositors against losses
“State Bank rejects allegations of counterfeit currency
‘Higher manufacturing growth must for more jobs’
Steps must for export sector’s help
B RECORDER
'Benami' transactions: Draft legislation to be submitted in National Assembly, IMF told
Hosiery, woven garments Duty drawback on exports increased
Six major sub-sectors: some 30 percent textile industry capacity virtually ends
Pak-German joint chamber of commerce in the offing: German CG
Online verification of E-forms FBR, SBP to sign MoU
TDAP CE for formulating business friendly Policies
FPCCI annual elections UBG nominates Abdul Rauf as presidential candidate
FBR denies closing ''Green Channel''
Counterfeit currencies: SBP rejects allegation against banks
DAILY EXPRESS
APTMA Demanded immedate release of relief package
Industrides will convert into garveyard if refunds are not released
World Bank Started reviewing Industrial at mosphire for betterment
Star Bank of Pakistan haS Prepared a documentary on fake currency notes
F.P.CCI fromed election commission
DAWN NEWS
CCP takes notice of increase in air fares
Water security initiative likely this Moth
Pakistan withdraws WTO case against European Union
THE NEWS
CCP to probe fare raise by private airlines
WHT issue to be sorted out amicably
Piler condemns Baldia factory fire JIT’s Dubai visit
B RECORDER
Feroze1888 Mills soaks in the profits
Banking transactions: WHT issue will be resolved amicably: Shahbaz
Eurobonds: APBF warns government of rising expensive debt
Sindh seeks to bring: ST on goods under ambit of provinces
Tax employees FTO ordinance protects bona fide acts
DAILY EXPRESS
Pak China Corridoor objections be removed
Withholding Tax Issue will be sorted out soon
DAWN NEWS
JIT leaves for Dubai to record statements of Baldia factory owners
Weak social compliance hurts export growth
Withdrawal of banking transactions tax urged
THE NEWS
No casualties reported in SITE factory fire
B RECORDER
ATL issue FTO seeks report from FBR Chairman
Fire breaks out in dyeing factory
Made in Pakistan exhibition in Nepal on October 6
PCGA announces revised election schedule
DAILY EXPRESS
JIT will interview of proprietor of Baldia Factory at Dubai today
DAWN NEWS
BEA, KCAA elect office-bearers
THE NEWS
Fake currency circulated by banks on Eid
Nepra sticks to its report on electricity overbilling
KP Assembly asks Centre to withdraw airport tax
Govt to make online exports proceeds’ filing mandatory
Pakistan’s cotton production likely to go down 11 percent
Wal-Mart banks on cavernous warehouses in e-commerce push
B RECORDER
There''s no intervention in forex market: SBP
Private banks will extend more loans: President
Q1 revenue exceeds Rs 600 billion mark: FBR
WHT on bank transactions: APAT threatens to go on indefinite strike
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: body being formed to set up industrial zones, SEZs
DAILY EXPRESS
Tax deduction form filer is the failure of SMS service
DAWN NEWS
Nepra notifies decrease in power tariff for June, July
Profit rates on savings schemes cut by 68bps
Traders to stage sit-in outside FBR
Cotton prices rise on strong demand
THE NEWS
Country’s forex reserves at historic $20 bn figure: Dar
FBR to collect additional Rs32bln after raise in sales tax on furnace oil
Government to unveil trade policy next week: minister
Forex reserves decline to $18.349 billion
‘Withholding tax cut not enough’
‘Pakistan fast losing share in China’s yarn market’
Single Country Exhibition in Sri Lanka
‘Textile industry to get boost’
KCCI former chief urges collective efforts
B RECORDER
$500 million Eurobond: SBP spells out reasons behind issuance
Textile exports register 11.2 percent increase in August
Arif Jawed elected chairman PCDMA
PTA to boost bilateral trade between Russia & Pakistan: Jawad
Dr Khurram elected chairman PHMA
Bank transactions: LCCI seeks resolution of WHT issue
WHT collection on bank transactions: APAT rejects extension
Package for exporters to beannounced next week: Dastgir
TDAP to organise single country exhibition in Sri Lanka
DAILY EXPRESS
National saving reduced profit rates
NEPRA notifies reduction in electric tariff by Rs 2.19
In country history forex reserves increased by 20 Billon dollar
Sales tax increased on POL products
PM will announce export promotion package soon
DAWN NEWS
Textile unit announces closure
Corruption, tax rates major problems in Pakistan: report
PTA, Aptma elect new office-bearers
THE NEWS
Charges not be framed in 14 cases of TDAP scam
PPP, PTI slam issuance of Eurobonds on higher rates
Textile industry pledges $1 billion investment
‘China’s role in global financial system constructive’
‘PTA key to boost trade with Russia’
'Planners must think beyond textiles'
B RECORDER
Date for filing returns, statements extended to October 31
Bank transactions, tax returns: deadlines extended to October 31
Prime Minister to announce textile package anytime soon: Tanveer FBR's directives
New applicants for registration: modified ST registration procedure creating Hassle
Bank levy: time period for applicability extended to October 31
'Highly controversial step by SRB'
Sales tax on POL products increased
DAILY EXPRESS
POL prices to be remain consent withholding tax not to be withdrawn Dar
APTMA Tariq Saud chairman Shahid Mazhar Asif Inam and Temur Shah Vice Chairman elected
Junaid Ismail Makda becomes president of SITE Association