ICCI urges govt to provide relief to laymen in budget
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called upon the government to provide a hefty relief to the laymen the...
Chinese want business partnerships in construction and real estate sectors
Islamabad: A Chinese delegation of Qingdao City led by Wang Zhaoming, Vice General Manager, Zhongzhi Architectural Decoration Co., Limited visited Islamabad Chamber...
Foreign direct investment in Pakistan reaches $1,733b during FY 2016-17
In government documents outed on Thursday, Pakistan’s per capita income registered a 6.4pc rise to reach $1,629 in the current financial year 2016-17....
Tax reforms commission forwards proposals to FBR for documenting informal economy
For recording the shadow economy, the Tax Reforms Commission (TRC) has sent a full-fledged plan to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) which...
Pakistan external finance pressures still manageable: Fitch
The recent fall in Pakistan's foreign-exchange reserves and widening of its current account are manageable, and the country is unlikely to face...
Pakistan Railways needs $35b investment for complete revamp: Saad Rafique
Lahore: According to Railways Minister, Khawaja Saad Rafique Pakistan Railways (PR) would be needing $35b for complete revamp and uplift of its...
Agriculture loans mark up rates should be brought down to single digits: Bosan
Minister for National Food Security and Research, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan on Thursday suggested bringing mark up rate on agriculture loans down...
14th CEO Summit Asia 2017 brings together entrepreneurs from across Pakistan
CEO Club Pakistan held the 14th CEO Summit conference themed “Reshaping the Future: Build Greater Pakistan,” at a local hotel here on...
NEC meeting to approve federal PSDP, provincial ADP
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will chair the National Economic Council meeting here on Friday to consider the proposed record development budget outlay...
NA committee recommends proposals for various sectors in budget
National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatisation while considering recommendations on various sectors has forwarded them to...
Dar directs FBR to incorporate tax proposals on urgent basis
The Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday asked the Federal Board of Revenue to incorporate tax proposals on urgent basis for the...
Pak-Turkey FTA: Small industries demand cautious negotiations
As the government is approaching to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey, the diaper industry of the country is concerned...
Budgetary hullabaloo: Tax reduction to boost real estate sector: PREIF
Pakistan Real Estate Investment Forum (PREIF) has submitted its proposals for the upcoming budget 2017-2018 to National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance...
New provision in Companies bill applicable only to SECP registered real estate companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that a new provision proposed in the Companies Bill, 2017, presently in...
LPG Chamber of Pakistan warns LPG shortage crisis during Ramadan
LPG Chamber of Pakistan has warned of a severe LPG shortage during the holy month of Ramadan following a refusal of the LPG...