EconomyShahzad Paracha
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EconomyGovt releases Rs150 bn to IPPs without pre-audit checks
EconomyNew export package on the cards
The outgoing government in a bid to please the business community before the general elections is planning to announce another export package ranging from R30 billion to Rs42 billion.
HeadlinesPAC, PEC at loggerhead on issuance of illegal license to foreign firms
PAC two months back had asked PEC to provide information about the number of licenses issued to foreign firms for execution of construction projects
EconomyFBR turned down health ministry’s proposal to increase cigarettes prices
EconomyFBR advocating for transfer of land on open market rate
EconomyPakistan to pay Rs1,620 billion in interest payments in 2018-19
EconomyAffluent businesses enjoyed tax exemptions worth Rs540bn
The federal government has given Rs540 billion worth tax exemptions to affluent businesses during the current fiscal year, economic survey documents reveal.
HeadlinesGovt to increase duties on 7,000 imported items, gradual elimination of super tax
Finance bill documents indicate that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suggested decreasing the advance tax on banking transaction for non-filers by 0.4 per cent permanently.
EconomyBudget 2018-19: Government will borrow $11.6 billion from external sources in next fiscal year
The Federal government will borrow $11.6 billion from external sources in the next fiscal year 2018-19.
EconomyFBR to miss revenue collection target by a wide margin
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