Clearance of Rs 300 bn tax refund by govt, a lost hope
The business community, which has been in a state of crisis for the last three years due to the unfriendly and detached...
KP sees more investment from Chinese, other firms
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Parvez Khattak has said that he expects more investment from Chinese and other foreign companies in Pakistan and...
Pakistan signs 40-year deal with China for Gwadar port operation
The Minister for Ports and Shipping Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo Thursday apprised the Senate that Pakistan has signed a 40-year agreement with...
Trade associations relieved over SC verdict, foresee long term stability
The leaders of major trade associations have expressed relief over the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict. They stated that the verdict had cleared...
BOI finalizes package for rapid industrialisation
In order to boost rapid industrialisation, the Board of Investment (BOI) is poised to unveil an incentive package for it very soon....
Pakistan’s dairy sector’s potential worth €20 bn: UAE ambassador
The Ambassador of United Arab Emirates H E Mr Essa Abdullah Al Basha Al Noaimi said that if developed on modern lines,...
Post-Panama verdict: Market likely to breach 50,000 points mark again, analysts
After the much anticipated Panama Case verdict was announced on Thursday, the market jumped 1140 points to breach again 48,743 level, but...
PTEA Vice Chairman emphasizes to focus on exports
For the advocacy of exports, it is absolutely critical for a robust, flexible banking system to exist and boost economic growth. This...
Off-shore account details to be shared with FBR by Swiss and Panama authorities
Under an international treaty signed on tax evasion, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will be provided with the bank account details...
Super-tax could be extended for another year
The Super-Tax enacted in 2015 to meet the expenditures of the Armed forces during the Operation Zarb-e-Azb is poised to be extended...
Post-Panama verdict: Market likely to breach 50,000 points mark again, analysts
After the much anticipated Panama Case verdict was announced on Thursday, the market jumped 1877 points to breach the 49,000 level which...
Govt considering tax amnesty to encourage businesses to declare offshore wealth
As per a Bloomberg article, Pakistan is considering tax amnesty in order to encourage Pakistanis to declare wealth held in the form...
Alibaba president impressed with IT growth in Pakistan
Pakistan has achieved economic stability over the last three years and is now amongst the fastest growing economies of the region, said...
Chinese keen to explore opportunities in manufacturing in Karachi, Lahore
Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce (LCCI), opportunities in the Tianjin People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Vice President Chen...
Current account deficit increases to $6.13b as per SBP figures
In figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday, it was revealed that the current account deficit for the...