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...
U.S. jobless claims fall; continuing claims at 28-1/2-year low
New applications for U.S. jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week and the number of Americans receiving unemployment aid hit a 28-1/2-year low,...
Pakistan’s economy registers 5.3pc growth in FY 2016-17
According to provisional figures released by the National Accounts Committee, Pakistan’s economy grew at 5.3pc in the current financial year. This is...
Govt considering inputs from stakeholders for upcoming budget: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Wednesday said the government was making its budget preparations based on extensive consultations and inputs...
Transporters call off strike after 10 days
Karachi: The transporters strike which had been ongoing for the last 10 days was finally called off on Wednesday. According to sources,...
Well-being of general public top priority in upcoming budget: Dar
Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that in line with the tradition of the last three years, the government...
APCNG may start importing LNG in 3 months
ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas Association (APCNGA) will start importing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in three months after getting final nod...
Punjab govt suggests abolition of luxury tax on imported cars
The Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control Department (ET&NCD) Punjab is suggesting the abolition of ‘luxury tax’ on imported vehicles. The proposal has...