PTEA for implementation of zero-rated regime
The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has lauded the disbursement of drawback of taxes allowed under the prime minister's trade enhancement initiatives...
No new tax expected in upcoming FY 2017-18 budget
The upcoming budget for FY 2017-18 is likely to be public friendly and it is expected that no new tax would be...
Govt likely to withdraw ‘Special’ tax regime extended to construction sector
The government is mulling withdrawing the special income tax regime that was allowed to builders and land developers in the previous budget...
Govt to raise Rs2.8t through auction of Market Treasury Bills
As the government continues to fall short of its revenue collection targets, it will be raising over Rs2.8t through the auction of...
Pakistan estimated to achieve more than 5 pc GDP growth this fiscal
Even though the government remains embroiled in a grave political crisis, the country is likely achieve a GDP growth rate of more...
Dar directs resolution of all foreign-funded projects
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday directed expeditious resolution of issues that were hindering the implementation of foreign-funded development projects. .
Ishaq Dar...
CPI inflation enhances by 4.8pc YoY
The country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 4.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) basis in April 2017, as compared to 4.9...
Positivity can help achieve better grip on whatnot: speakers
With the help of a positive mindset, we can achieve a better and sustainable grip on businesses, industry, relationships and the overall...
Planning Commission proposes Rs16.5b for 50,000 housing units in upcoming annual budget 2017-18
In a cabinet meeting held on April 12, the Planning Commission has proposed an allocation of Rs16.5 billion in the upcoming budget...
Pak can export manpower to Ghana
Bilateral relations between Ghana and Pakistan are gaining momentum as cooperation between the two countries is being extended in various fields, stated...
Oil importing countries including Pakistan may face 30pc hike in oil import bill: IMF report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Pakistan and other oil importers against rising oil bills for 2017 as a result of...
Pulses, fruits being imported ahead of Ramadan despite a huge surplus
Unlike the market phenomenon of demand and supply and in an apparent move to hoard commodities ahead of the holy month of...
IWCCI delegation leaves for EU to explore trade potential
A delegation of women entrepreneurs has left for a ten-day visit to explore the European market, and find ways and means to...
Effective governance will sustain Asia-Pacific economic growth, improve its quality: UN report
Effective governance and improved fiscal management are essential to sustaining a robust economic growth and improving its quality, the United Nations Economic...
Government economic policies improve Pakistan’s image: Governor
The Punjab Governor Malik Rafique Rajwana said on Sunday that Pakistan’s image has now substantially improved at the international level due to...