TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 30, 2017
DAWN NEWS
OCAC for deregulation of fuel pricing
Tax evasion, fraud of Rs76bn detected in 2016
Strict anti-money laundering rules slow down remittances
THE NEWS
FBR eyes Rs900bln in May-June to meet annual revenue collection target
Customs achieves 10-month revenue collection target
K-Electric plans to install 900MW LNG power plant
Minister calls for promoting Saarc economic ties
Trade deals galore at apex textile exhibition
Prospects of UK-Pakistan economic collaborations bright, says Zubair
B RECORDER
Idea of NTT floated FTO for stripping FBR of tax policy powers
Relief for vulnerable groups sought Bank levy adversely affects deposit base SBP
Wathras 3-year tenure has expired
Ease of doing business One-window system to be launched by next year
NKATI for reconstruction of link road
Govt may be unable to implement PM’s export package
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 29, 2017
DAWN NEWS
PM wants loadshedding to end by December
Ogra proposes up to Rs15 hike in kerosene, LDO prices
Inefficient ports threaten South Asia’s growth
Indian groom rejects bride at meatless wedding
Two Nadra ‘mega centres’ launched in Karachi
100MW power plant to be launched next month, says Murad
THE NEWS
Ogra suggests cut in petrol, diesel prices
Business community supports Tax Amnesty Scheme
Nisar denies blocking CNICs of 500,000 residents of Karachi
PM expresses extreme anger at increase in loadshedding
Karachi’s weather set to take a turn for the worse
Govt seeks changes in provincial laws to control climate change
Businessmen demand tax credit for withholding agents
‘FBR’s discretionary powers to be removed in Finance Bill 2017’
B RECORDER
Withdrawal of zero-rated status of cotton likely
Prices of petrol, HSD may be reduced
Non-filers: 0.4 percent WHT to be charged
RTO II’s recovery drive continues
Mandviwala for withdrawing FBR’s discretionary powers
PIAF calls for tax-free budget
Customs valuation mechanism changed unilaterally: APDMA team tells Dar
DAILY JANG
Ogra suggests cut in petrol, diesel prices
Karachi severe heat to persist in next 3 to 4 days temperature likely to remain 40 degree
Deference of small and big traders to be removed Shamim Firpoo
Abdus Sami Khan appointed vice chairman of UBG Sindh
Traders and industrialists expressed concern on discretionary power of FBR
DAILY EXPRESS
Ogra suggests cut in petrol, diesel prices
Establishment of Pakistan infrastructure bank to be announced in budget
Meeting of parliamentary committee on discretionary power of tax officers held
Tax offices to remain open today
GAS SUPPLY CLOSURE EVERY SUNDAY INDUSTRIAL AND CAPTIVE POWER
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 28, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan “AD” Expo Pakistan November 09-12-2017
Reserves losing half a billion dollars every month
‘Efforts under way to boost Pak-Iran trade volume to $5bn’
FBR barred from making unauthorised raids
Lanka wins GSP+ status despite Tamil strike
City likely to experience sizzling weekend
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
FBR unveils new list of 1,106 items for duty, tax Exemption
Prolonged absence: Officials refuse to extend assurance to NA body on behalf of Dastgir
Business premises: raids must have prior approval of FBR chief: Senate panel
Energy issues come into sharper focus
Power tariff: government asked to file concise statement
$5.27 billion foreign assistance received in July-March
Talks under way for payment of export refunds: FPCCI
Saving, investing will rid government of foreign lenders: PBIF
July-March bedwear export up by 5.11 percent
Efforts under way to meet revenue collection targets: FBR chief
Textile industry: continuity of government policies prerequisite for increasing production
APBUMA holds seminar on Oeko-Tex Certification
Government can achieve targets with traders’ consultation: LCCI
DAILY JANG
Discretaniory powers of tax official to be reduced in new federal budget Salim Mandvi Wala
Textile industry needs modern Machinery and technology Zubair Tufail
One more burden on electric consumers
DAILY EXPRESS
Decision to introduce credit guarantee scheme for women entrepreneur
Governor Sindh will visit NAKATI
Exporters still get back refund after 30th June Zubair Tufail
Igatex exhibition begins Shamim Firpo inaugurates
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 27, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Voluntary tax scheme: LHC wants to know about cabinet approval
Nepra turns down Discos’ request to delay refunds to consumers
Exim Bank to be operational by December
NA committee calls for revival of sick textile units
Dar asks overseas Pakistanis to invest in infrastructure fund
Trump proposes big tax cuts, faces tough test in Congress
Dar, McMaster tackle thorny issues at White House
UP scraps holidays for Eid Milad, Jumatul Wida
THE NEWS
Power consumers to be charged Rs1.8 bn to pay KP loan
Pakistan up, India down in World Press Freedom Index
PAC for blocking CNICs of tax defaulters
Chinese companies investing in CPEC to get tax breaks: Dar
Iran agrees to make existing trade deal with Pakistan functional
Nepra cuts power tariff by Rs4.35/unit for Feb, March
Nine-day ban on movement of heavy vehicles before 11pm
Govt to set up Pakistan Infrastructure Bank with access to $1 billion
Trump tax plan to cut corporate rate to 15 percent
NA body advises govt to cut interest rate on farm loans
India’s finance minister says no plan to tax farm income
Chinese firm to setup textile unit in Karachi
Ministry tasked with amendments in TDAP Act
B RECORDER
Government policies held responsible for export slide
Commerce ministry comes under criticism
IMF to help set up infrastructure bank
NA body concerned over load-shedding in Sindh
Import of raw cotton: KCA concerned over imposition of duties, taxes
FPCCI chief urges government to bring an end to loadshedding
Tax-related pending cases: PAC decides to approach top lawyers
Avoidance of double taxation: Pakistan, Bulgaria initial agreement
SC seeks report from government over proposals for refund ofamount by EOBI
About 313,619 applications received for Hajj scheme
Sindh govt declares May 1 as public holiday
DAILY JANG
15% amnesty shceme is on property abroad is under consideration.
To pay off KP loan decision to collect from consumern Rs.1.8 billion.
UP scraps holidays for Eid Milad, Jumatul Wida
Exemption limit for salaried class and non salaried class likely to enhanced
Additional commissioner of Lahore Rawlapani, Islamabad transferred.
Pakistan improved remararkably in financial and Digital economy
1 Day IGATEX fair begins 550 compaines of 35 countries participate
National Assembly standing committee meeting under the Chairmanship of Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh.
DAILY EXPRESS
Govt will borrow expensive loan from foreign bank worth 2 billion dollar
Fuel adjustment electric tariff reduction by Rs.4.35 approved
Recommendtioin to reduce rate of G.S.T withholding tax on electirc tarriff.
Display centre for Pakistan products to be establishd at Uzbukistan president MamNoon.
Inspite of energy crisis and high tarriff textile exports increased in 1 month by 68%
IGATEX exhbition opened at Karachi expo centre.
Govt toppriority is Industrial development Ghulam Murtaza Jatio.
Concern on long loadsheding of electircity
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 26, 2017
DAWN NEWS
‘Pakistan could collect up to Rs5,000bn in taxes’
Imports of oil, food, machinery surged to $21bn in July-March
SECP to act against online investment gurus
SCA for action against tax evaders
FBR accused of harassing taxpayers
Moratorium on new gas connections officially lifted
THE NEWS
Silver lining between Pakistan and India
PM for enhancing trade ties with Maldives
Dar speaks at US-Pakistan Business Council
FPCCI proposes mandatory identification for all financial transactions
Pakistan’s external account gap to reach $11.5bln in three years
Institutions, HR development urged for sustainable growth
SECP conducts awareness session for WWF employees
B RECORDER
Tax defaulters: PAC for blocking CNICs, passports
Islamabad, Tehran agree to fine-tune PTA
Pakistan making concrete efforts towards achieving higher growth: Dar
FBR re-verifying all IT/WHT exemption certificates
PBIF stresses for reducing line losses
LCCI urges FBR to clear pending refunds
FTA talks with Thailand: next round of talks from May 17: Dagha
President for enhancing trade volume with Denmark
Qaiser says government eyeing on enhancing direct taxes
Dar for building Pak-US relationship under Trump administration
SECP organises seminar for WWF employees
DAILY JANG
Ban lifted on new gas connection across the country notification issued
Chinese companies are exempted from tax but no free lunch Ishaq Dar
Volume of trade between Pakistan and Maldives must increase Nawaz Sahreef
US considering to put ban on lap top on passenger coming from UK and European Air Ports
Provision of infrastructure is the basic condition for industrial developments Muhammad Zubir
50% Pakistan keep their Savings at home
Moodi allowed to sell electricity to Pakistan CM East Punjab
Dubai worlds biggest shopping mall fell in darkness
RS 47 billion 22 crore black money converted in to white money through property transaction
DAILY EXPRESS
Electric tariff likely to reduce Rs 4.60 per unit
To un block CNIC 7 conditions laid down by Home Ministry issued notification
17 Pakistani companies to participating textile exhibition at Frankfurt
Import of Pol products during March increased by 2 times
University road track closed for installation of lines
Foreign companies sent 1.33 billion dollar profit during 9 months
Tax collection from salaried class increased by 21% during July March
Trend of savings amongst Pakistani is on very low side
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 24, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Tax breaks for Chinese won’t hit economy: govt
The antibiotics resistance crisis
Environmental opportunity cost
THE NEWS
Tax collection target for next FY may be Rs4,007 bn
Factory workers demand efforts to safeguard labour rights
Earth Day marked with pledge to promote environmental literacy
B RECORDER
CCI to discuss loadshedding, other issues
Power sector faces severe financial issues
Offshore companies, money trail: SECP may have only limited Role
Dr Irshad reemployed as FBR chief
Further widening of C/A deficit
Dar tells WB official: Steps taken for sustainable economic development
DAILY JANG
Govt announced end of un scheduled load shedding from 10th May
Govt likely to fix tax collection target for next budget for Rs 4007 billion
FBRs cleanup operation against non-filers and declaration of low income
DAILY EXPRESS
India Attack on store selling Pakistani garments
Proportion of direct taxes Pakistan leaves behind Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Limited industrial production is the main reason of trade deficit
Development budget of Rs 200 billion likely to lapse
Rise in cotton market at international level Pakistan’s cotton market remained constant
Benefits from CEPEC to be gained rather criticizing it
Notification re appointment of Chairman FBR issued
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 23, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Dar seeks investment from US companies as economy picks up
Textile exporters fail to rise to the challenge despite incentives
Indian techies fret over US visa review
Saudi Arabia, a kingdom built on oil, plans a future beyond it
THE NEWS
Railway station where Modi sold tea gets Rs8 crore facelift
Netherlands wants to boost trade ties with Pakistan
Women can work economic wonders: Shamshad
Ministries operating in isolation worsening economic woes
B RECORDER
Energy matters now come under intense government focus
Selling ‘Made in Pakistan’ clothes: Hindu extremists threaten Outlets
PBIF chief for business-friendly budget
LCCI for promotion of water recycling technologies
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Decision in principle to establish real estate market
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 22, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Govt mulls another tax amnesty
New system to resolve taxpayer complaints efficiently
THE NEWS
Cotton ginners demand special relief package
Nawaz calls Dagha to CCoE for input on energy crisis
FBR launches CRM, promises faster resolution of grievances
B RECORDER
Textile sector: Ministry releases Rs one billion to SBP for duty drawbacks
PM for enhancing ease of doing business
JIT to be extended full cooperation: Haroon
Tax authorities laud IR official’s performance
The remedy of reference under the Customs Act, 1969
International chemicals, dyes expo from April 26
Janoo rejects allegations of irregularities in rice quota
Pak-China cotton biotech lab to be set up at PU
Gas Supply Closure Every Sunday Industrial And Captive Power
DAILY JANG
Younus Dhaga likely to be reappointed as secretary water and powr.
New asssignments for chief and secretays in f.b.r
Tax reforms implementation committee prepared recommendation for federal budget.
Inland revenue intellegience operation against tax evaders.
DAILY EXPRESS
Ikatex exhibition announced aongwith igatex.
Services tax provinces demands from centre Rs 8 billion claim against input tax
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 21, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Trade associations see stability
Package for rapid industrialisation finalised
Regulator to fine Discos for denying tariff relief
THE NEWS
Indian Punjab for power export to Pakistan
‘SC decision to ensure economic stability’
Experts call for simple tax system to ensure compliance
Forex reserves down to $21.568bln
Govt, FPCCI negotiating two percent cut in sales tax
FBR to set up Council of Complaints
Image of Muslims in US very negative: French scholar
B RECORDER
Rs480bn circular debt payment: Govt response to audit paras not satisfactory
PIA to introduce Karachi-London flight daily from 25th
Billing process: K-Electric claims complete transparency
Complaints against officials: FBR to set up ‘council of complaints’
CPPA-G seeks reduction of Rs4.60 per unit in tariff
Industrial waste polluting groundwater reserves: experts
Facilitating trade between Pakistan and Iran
Italian court rules mobile phone caused tumour
DAILY JANG
160 American firms’ demands travel advisory abolished
Scanners will be installed to scan vehicles files Mukesh Kumar Chawla
Forex reserves down to $21.568bln
Delay in customs clearance increasing problems agents
Electric tariff likely to reduce
DAILY EXPRESS
China’s 91% share in revenue of Gawardar port terminal
Department to be established for complaints against FBR employs
Forex reserves down to $21.568bln
Customs detected evasion of tax Rs 98 lac
6 years programme chalked out for small business
Decision to refund tax deducted on prepaid cards of mobile phone
Industrial sector expressed concern of withdrawal of Rangers powers
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 20, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Loadshedding of up to 12 hours under way, NA told
Current account deficit widened 2.6 times in July-March
‘Alibaba to help stimulate SME growth in Pakistan’
Senate clears limited liability partnership bill
African nations examine line of action for WTO cotton negotiations
Nepra “AD" NATIONAL ELECTIRC POWER REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NEPRA)
THE NEWS
‘Karachi witnessed another heatwave in 2017’
Power outages may be extended to 12 hours, says Kh Asif
Current account deficit widens to $6.13 billion in nine months
PDMEA lauds former TDAP CEO’s efforts
Current account deficit widens to $6.13 billion in nine months
Withholding tax collection from nonfilers down 3.67pc in July-March
Banks told to start customers’ due diligence under OECD convention
SBP seeks feedback on latest anticyber crime technology
SBP directs banks to open branches for Hajj applications
‘Almost 98pc of CSS candidates failed exam last year’
B RECORDER
Arif’s name recommended for TDAP CE’s post
Budget proposals: SECP suggests abolition of tax on REITs
Business community voices concern over Muneer’s resignation
E-payment system: SBP studying ‘blockchain’ for protection against cyber crime
FBR’s budget preparation exercise in full swing
Hajj applications: Banks to remain open on Saturday & Sunday
IMF projects 0.1pc revenue decline
Jul-Mar CA deficit crosses $6bn mark
Power shortfall soars to 5200MW
Real estate sector: Property valuations should not be revised in budget: PREIF
DAILY JANG
Rs.58 billion black money converted in to white money under F.B.R amnesty scheme
Restructruning of T.D.A.P schould be done immediately Ahmed Jawad.
S.M. Muneer brouhgt revolutionary changes in T.D.A.P. U.B.G
American visa programme becomes more complicated Indian companies will be effected.
New officials posted at Peshwar, Islamabad, Lahore F.B.R
DAILY EXPRESS
Trade deficit likely to increase by 6 billion dollar crisis likely to occur
T.D.A.P restructruing demanded by the govt immediately
Applications for work visa can be applied through on line
Decision to launch new harmonized codes for imports.
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 19, 2017
DAWN NEWS
‘Negligent’ power ministry officials earn PM’s wrath
IMF projects stable growth in Pakistan
Cotton production edges higher
NA committee recommends 2pc cut in GST
WHT rates to go further up for non-filers
China to set up marble plant in Karachi
Water crisis to hit country if reservoirs not built: Ahsan Iqbal
Sindh tells Centre to first provide gas to SEZs in province
THE NEWS
Out-of-control loadshedding annoys PM
KE not overbilling consumers, Nepra tells SHC
Thumb impression of borrowers mandatory for housing loans: SBP
Corruption leads to unhealthy competition, lower profits
Customs allows conditional duty-free re-import
LCCI calls for natural gas to industries
Power plant to start generation in May
B RECORDER
SBP revises PRs for housing finance
Forced loadshedding: Ministry maintaining meaningful silence
Ban on companies recommended: Senate body against political Funding
S M Muneer defends role of TDAP
Budget proposals for 2017-18: NA body to meet on April 26
Pak-Turkey FTA now matter of weeks
Islamic banking institutions: SBP proposes level playing field
SEPZ be given status of special economic zone under CPEC: SCCI
LCCI for shifting industrial connections from RLNG to Sui gas
Minister orders action against foreigners sans valid visa
Customs value of Sodium Alginate revised
DAILY JANG
Shortfall of power reached up to 7000
Exports to European union increased due to duty free access Khrram Dastgir
Bureaucracy is the hurdle in resolving issues of business community SM Muneer
No additional burden of tax will be levied on nation in next federal budget Chairman FBR
DAILY EXPRESS
Standing committee on finance recommends reduction of GST up to 15%
TDAP CEO resigns issue of non-resoling matters
Levy of 13% sales tax on services is under consideration in Punjab
Budget is in corner textile sector not presents budget proposals
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 18, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Forced power outages worsen with rise in mercury
Electricity shortfall widens to 6,000MW
THE NEWS
Lahore baking in hottest April since 1993
WB acknowledges improvement in Pak economy
3,600MW electricity will be added to grid by next month, says Ahsan Iqbal
CPEC is at take-off stage: Chinese envoy
Govt’s planned tax amnesty scheme to benefit growth: governor
FDI inflows grow 12.4pc in nine months
Foreign investors recommend uniform definition of services tax
Solar power key to energy security’
Whimsical planning keeps businesses short of long-term profits
‘CNG outlets gas supply to improve’
Ex-TDAP chief’s services eulogized
‘Shifting of US Consulate’s Commercial Service Office to help traders’
Lower agri output may mar overall growth prospects
B RECORDER
Ministry fails to manage unscheduled Loadshedding
Domestic debt: Rs5,397bn interest on loans paid: Dar
Wind power projects: Murad accuses Centre of creating hurdles
Businessmen saddened by Muneer’s resignation
OICCI submits taxation proposals for Punjab budget
Budget proposals: State Bank suggests amendments to policy on used cars’ import
Power shortfall reaches 6,200MW
PCGA urges govt to bring down WHT to 0.2pc
Amendment to PERA, 1992 suggested: SBP seeks to curb practice of whitening of money
DAILY JANG
115 meeting of board of trustees of EOBI
Tax receipt from July to March rupees 41646 millions. Mukesh Kumar Chawla
Chinese traders should setup industrial units in Gawadar free zone Saqib Magoo.
Punjab Government should seriously consider our budget proposal OICCI
Pakistan could not establish single university in 3 Years, while India established 52 universities
FBR take service of secret agents to achieve revenue target.
Consumer of mobile can set on fire their snatched mobile set through internet
DAILY EXPRESS
Pace of Pakistani economy in current year will be reached 5.2%.World Bank
To resolve business problem will take positive steps. Governor Sindh.
July to March foreign direct investment increased from 1 billion 60 crore dollars.
If refund not received in current month, than will chalk out future plan. Zubair Tufail
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 17, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Budget to be announced on May 26
Discos want govt to ‘document’ loadshedding hours
Struggle for tax rationalisation
Moratorium on fresh bulk gas connections
THE NEWS
Budget to be presented on May 26: Dar
India’s ambitious plan to tax goods and services
B RECORDER
Protesters across US press Trump on tax returns
No preliminary objection: FBR calls for parawise comments on contents of complaints
Reforms in fiscal, external & energy sectors: IMF not highlighting serious challenges, claims Kardar
Land to be transferred to PQA: Winding up of Textile City begins amid Sindh govt’s reservations
DAILY JANG
Decision to print budget speech and documents in FBR head quarters
CEPEC benefits and apprehensions
DAILY EXPRESS
Pak-Iran 2 days dialogue on FTA will be held today at Tehran
Cotton prices at international level increased in Pakistan it is constant
Demand to release refunds within 45 days as it is in practice in other countries
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 16, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Cotton research institute land allotted to safe city project
Electricity shortfall soars to 5,000MW
Next budget to improve masses well-being, says Dar
Prices, sales of split air conditioners increase
Experts stress use of IT for trade promotion
Sindh collects Rs5.3bn in stamp duty
Cotton brokers demand old hedging system
THE NEWS
Large scale manufacturing expands 8.04pc in Feb
Finance minister reviews budget preparations
FBR urged to stop squeezing taxpayers for more money
Experts urged for new cotton varieties
Wal-Mart in talks to buy Bonobos
B RECORDER
Budget 2017-18: Preparations reviewed
FBR and provinces may discuss idea of ‘tax commission’
Re-assessment Proceedings: ATIR enjoys inherent powers to grant stay: LHC
DGCV revises customs duty of textile lining material Fabric
MoC asks REAP chief to explain position within 15 Days
DAILY EXPRESS
FBR struggling hard to achieve tax target of Rs 3604 billion
Pakistan is ideal place for relocation of textile industry Chinese delegation welcomed by APTMA
Large Scale of manufacturing production increased by 8% during February
Governor Sindh to visit Karachi Chamber Tomorrow
Pak-Indian trade reduced by 17% due to tension
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 15, 2017
DAWN NEWS
India to slow down on visas for Pakistanis over Jadhav row
PM removes petroleum secretary
Easter declared national holiday for Christians
India to invite Pakistan to Saarc seminar
Domestic debt servicing edges up to Rs792bn
‘Chinese textile industry exploring Pakistan’
Policy being finalised for biomass technology
TIA seeks reimbursement of duty drawback
Senate body seeks detailed report on ‘overbilling’ by KE
CM insists Constitution empowers him to first meet Sindh’s gas needs
THE NEWS
K-Electric asked not to send excess bills to consumers without power theft proof
Senate body grills top guns of FBR, CCP
20-hour loadshedding shows enmity towards Sindh: CM
Pakistan, Iran sign accord to allow bilateral banking transactions
Govt to amend tax laws to net foreign franchises
SBP stops credit guarantee facility on lending to small businesses
Skilled workforce needed to promote value-addition in economy
Pakistan ideal place for Chinese textiles
Strong industry-academia links urged
B RECORDER
PM’s package for exporters: Scope of DLTL expanded
Exports drop by $4.3bn in three years, Senate told
LSM sector shows 4.51pc growth in Jul-Feb
Wind power projects: Sindh approaches Nepra for upfront tariff
SBP signs pact with Iranian bank
APTMA invites Chinese investors for JVs
Economic indicators show upward trend: Zubair
Lifting of ban on gas connections hailed
Tianjin keen to invest in Sindh’s industrial sector
Pakistani teachers learn about textiles in Tianjin China
SMEDA facilitates over 7,000 SMEs in 2015-16
Textile industry demands payment of refunds, drawbacks
Govt aware of textile sector’s economic importance: Hassan
Over-billing by K-E: Senate body seeks report
DAILY JANG
Consumers old ATM card blocked new cards under process.
Japanse investment in Pakistan will be encouraged
High power delegation from Tian called on chairperson of board of investment.
Chief minister Sindh statement on gas issue criticized
F.B.R collected record 105% tax on Friday
DAILY EXPRESS
Tension on gas issue between center and Sindh
Memorandum of agreement signed between Iran and Pakistan on Banking
Immunity from additional payment of Rs. 30,0000/- tax
Commercial and Industrial importers will pay 4% and 20% respectively adjustable adjustment tax
Govt lost its confidence by not implementing export package
Ali Baba chief arrives commerce minister to visit to Iran cancelled
Igatex exhibition and conference will be held between 26-28th April Karachi.
Article 158 empowers
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 14, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Minister orders strict visa rules enforcement
Govt bans non-biodegradable plastic bags
Exports to India grow despite border tensions
Over 221,000 looms shut down, claim stakeholders
THE NEWS
Sindh CM warns of taking over pipeline if gas not provided to power plant
FBR bans visitors till budget 2017-18 announcement
SSGC links Rs1 billion security deposit for gas supply to Sindh’s power plant
Textile industry mulls moving court on refund issue
Nine industrial zones under CPEC to be set up in three years
Public appeasement may reward in polls not on economic front
Chinese delegation visits FPCCI
B RECORDER
Forex reserves up $194 million
TDAP chief Munir being replaced with bureaucrat
$2.557 billion foreign loans obtained by January 31st: Senate Informed
FBR chief accused of protecting ‘corrupt’ officials
Positive response received from one tax haven so far
CM threatens to cease gas supplies, take over SSGC
Budget in third week of May: FBR Member
No interruption in power today: KE
Prime Minister urged to help release exporters’ refunds claims
‘Certification Incentive Program’ introduced for SME sector
PAEC eyes 8800 megawatts electricity through nuclear plants by 2030
Alternate Dispute Resolution Act, 2017: role of social workers removed from ‘Panel of Neutrals’
Unprecedented rise in trade deficit
Wapda”s hydel petition: Nepra”s decision invites criticism
EFP warns against ‘harassment’ by SEPA
DAILY JANG
No relaxation in visas separate counter be made for VIPs Choudhary Nisar
Pakistanis converter Rs 44 billion black money in to white money during 127 days
Forex reserves up $194 million
During 7 months of current fiscal year 2.5 billion dollar loan borrowed senate question answer
Karachi heavy traffic movement order of courts not implemented
FBR not decided to increase exemption limit of income up to Rs 5 lac senior officials
Mechanism Ready for out of court settlements
Short fall in revenue not believable target to be achieved at all cost Haroon Akhtar
DAILY EXPRESS
Rules be implemented d for visas of foreigner Nisar
No remittance from Pakistan of foreigners will not be allowed till payment of 15% tax
TDAP scandal hearing of 26 cases adjourned till 11th May
Suspension of RPOS exporters considering to initiate legal action on against FBR
Forex reserves up $194 million
Dialogue on Pak-Iran FTA will be held on 17th April
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 13, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Cabinet approves ‘voter-friendly’ measures
Industry must collaborate to develop digital ecosystem: PTA chief
THE NEWS
Haj Policy approved, gas connections restored
MoUs with different countries approved Dissecting IMF press release
Pak economy to grow 5pc over next two years due to CPEC: Moody’s
FBR mulls mandatory tax return filing for agriculturists
Single-digit sales tax rate urged
Indian sales tax to boost growth
B RECORDER
Gas connections: Cabinet accords approval to CCoE recommendations
Public sector Gencos accused of showing worstever Performance
FBR changes timing of tax deposit by WHT agent
US denies Pakistanis allowed visa-free travel
Higher fuel prices drive up India’s inflation to 5- month high
Tax directory next month: FBR plans to make names of non-filers public
FBR bans visitors in board’s premises
Experts raise eyebrows over rejection of refund Claims
PIAF urges govt to slash ST rate
Building reserves through borrowings
Ministerial scorecard: mostly failing grades?
Trade deficit widens to $23.38bn
Investment under CPEC rises to $62bn: Zubair
Rs118bn subsidy: Senate panel seeks details from Finance Division
MoC initiates mid-term review of STPF 2015-18
DAILY JANG
F.B.R put ban on visitors in its head quarter till budget announcement
Permission sought to increase cost of hydro power to Rs.3.61 per unit
Instructions to commercial banks to make arrangement for payment of deposits and instrument.
Trade deficit reached at its historical peak.
DAILY EXPRESS
Cabinet lift ban on new gas connections after 6 years.
Claims of economic stability where gone?
Cotton ginners demands withdrawal of sales tax on electricity and gas
Exporters on protest on suspension of refund payment
Trade deficit reached to 23 billion dollar in 9 months Khalid Malik
Govt will explore new markets for exporters secretary commerce
Demands to exempt from tax for 5 years for new industries.
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 12, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Trade deficit surges to all-time high
Wapda seeks 80pc tariff hike to pay hydro profits to Punjab, KP
Jameel Ahmad appointed SBP deputy governor
Clipping of FBR’s powers demanded
FTA with Turkey should be mutually beneficial: experts
Karachi braves another hot day as mercury shoots to 42°C
Rs80m project launched to make all police stations public-friendly
Entrepreneurs keen to invest in Karachi, says Iraqi ambassador
TEX WORLD USA, APPAREL SOURCING SHOW, HOME TEXTILE SOURCING SHOW NEW YORK-USA JULY 17-19, 2017
THE NEWS
No amnesty scheme for offshore companies’ owners
Mercury in Karachi hits 42C, but sea breeze prevents 2015-like heat wave
Govt ought to repay $1bln on Eurobond maturity in May, June
Exports increase to $1.801 billion in March
Ahmad named SBP deputy governor
Court orders on heavy traffic must be enforced: commissioner
Governor invites Romanian businessmen to invest in Karachi
B RECORDER
July-March: Trade deficit rises 38.8 percent to $23.38 Billion
Jameel made SBP’s deputy governor
Flower Electronics launches DC inverter split AC
Government asked to resolve refunds claims issue
FBR directed to take measures to meet revenue target
Business premises: FBR tax officers’ postings evoke Reaction
PBIF chief stresses for more new dams
Industry experts oppose FTA with Turkey
FPCCI urges government to lower sales tax to 15 percent
PTEA resents rolling back of ST refund payment orders
The politics of gas connections
Amnesty: will it be fourth time lucky?
Some tough economic questions & answers
Commerce ministry’s poor performance irks Dagha
DAILY JANG
India will invest in Bangladesh more than 10 billion dollars
Senate standing committee took notice of raids by FBR against traders
Heavy traffic should not be allowed to enter except 3 routers commissioner
Emirates world excellent airline declared
Trade deficit reached at its peak
5858 new companies registered with SECP between July March
DAILY EXPRESS
My Karachi Exhibition becomes tool of business growth Mohd Idrees
% of withholding tax likely to be enhanced for non-filers in next budget
Jameel Ahmed appointed Dy. Governor of SBOP for 3 years
Senate took notice of raid on business premises
Restriction on heavy traffic be implement strictly
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 11, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Gas moratorium goes for all categories of consumers
Remittances decrease 2.3pc to $14bn
Growth rate to fall short of target: thinktank
FBR criticised for rolling back RPOs
OICCI asks Sindh govt to tax actual agri income
12 heatstroke centres set up as Karachi sizzles at 40.5 degrees centigrade
THE NEWS
PM warns against delay in power projects
‘Thousands of megawatt electricity will be added to national grid by year end’
Iran to be tougher with Pakistan during trade talks
FBR estimates Rs70bln in revenue losses to exemptions in FY17
Remittances slip 2.29pc to $14.05bln in nine months
Nightmare of falling exports continues to haunt experts
OICCI advises three percent cut in sales tax on services
‘Ban on new gas connections for industries may be lifted’
Pakistan prizes its trade relations with US: envoy
‘Pakistan has an impeccable record of philanthropy’
B RECORDER
July-March: Rs.168bn revenue shortfall
Limited liability partnership finally here
APBUMA hails PM’s package for exports’ revival
Govt likely to lift ban on new industrial gas connections
Govt urged to reconsider FTA with Iran
IPR half-yearly review: Increase in debt, liabilities stand at over $1bn
Export-oriented sectors: FBR’s move to roll back electronic refunds payment orders flayed
‘Industry-academia collaboration time-tested valuable mechanism’
Sindh budget: Overseas investors’ body submits comprehensive ‘taxation proposals’
Tanners urge PM, Dar to restrain FBR
Temperature expected to scale up to 41c today
Nadra developing system: Blocking of CNICs only after solid proof
SECP amends reporting and disclosure rules
Hajj policy to be approved tomorrow
DAILY JANG
8000 mega vats will be included in the system up to June 2018
Present days economy is quite different than that time when interest was probhited
F.B.R officers of grade 18 to 20 transferred
Attention should also be given on old electric station Mian Zahid
OICCI presents taxation recommendation for Sindh budget
Summary sent to prime minister for lifting ban on Industrial connections
Deficit current account deficit increased. gdp Annual target not possible to meet
DAILY EXPRESS
Demand made to Sindh govt to impose tax on agriculture income
Khurram Dastgir expressed concern on trade deficit
819 companies register with secp during last month
Want to increase trade and investment with U.SA Aitazaz choudhry
Bill of lading case action stopped n F.I.R’S case
Short fall of budget deficit could not be achieved I.P.R
Cooperation agreement signed between Islamabad and cairo chambers
Foreign investment in comparison with neighboring countries reduced accepted
Proposal to hold my Karachi exhibition 4 times in of year
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 10, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Highlighting an unexplained issue
Mitigating risk through storage
THE NEWS
Public well-being to be priority in budget: Dar
Engineers’ body sees no end to power outages even after 2018
B RECORDER
Federal Budget: Well-being of public top priority: Dar
BoI achieves foreign investment target of $1.3 billion?
Overpricing, delay in delivery of cars: Ministry expresses Displeasure
Indian anchor reads report of husband’s death on live TV
‘My Karachi: Oasis Harmony’ concludes
DAILY JANG
FBR steps push 156,000 tax defaulters into tax net
Iran will take strict stand on trade talks with Pakistan
DAILY EXPRESS
Demand to give same incentives to Pakistan’s investor as given to Chinese
Made in Pakistan soon will be symbol of standard in world Ahsan Iqbal
To achieve economic targets by govt during 4 years is also impossible
Inordinate reduction of cotton price continued
FTA’s labella chamber demands industrial security
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 09, 2017
DAWN NEWS
SBP borrowing dollars to arrest fall in reserves
819 companies registered in March
Policy demanded to avoid repeat of cotton crop failure
India stands in the way of China’s free trade ambitions
Businessmen seek equal incentives for Gwadar
THE NEWS
India is damaging our interests: China
SECP registers 819 companies in March
FBR weighs sensitising non-filers by publishing their names
World Bank vows support for Pakistan Infrastructure Bank
‘Pakistan can become world’s 20th biggest economy’
B RECORDER
‘My Karachi’ fair attracts crowd
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Important cabinet meeting called on 12th April
Chairman FBR and Governor SBP to retire in current month
Suspicious claims FBR stopped refund payments
Value added textile sector expressed concern on stoppage of refunds
Inflation reduced by 0.48% in spite of costly petrol and Diesel
My Karachi will give soft image Mayor
To meet short fall of revenue strategic policy ready
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 08, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Murad vows to make Karachi ideal for investment
Tax revenue to rise 17pc, IMF assured
SMEs want cut in sales tax rates
Financial inclusion is govt’s priority: Dar
Aptma demands prompt drawback payments
Sindh demands irrigation water to save its economy as shortfall reaches 55pc
THE NEWS
New turn in Khanani and Kalia money laundering case
FBR disallows PRAL’s direct contact with taxpayers
Sindh alleges federal govt of promoting double taxation
Gas pressure falls to zero with return of chilly weather
Senate panel gives 10 more days for ministries’ consensus
Tariq Road to be ‘reopened to traffic by month-end’
B RECORDER
FBR sets Rs 1.19 trillion target for Q4
CPEC route: PBIF alerts government on CO2-emitting trucks
FCCI launches study report on CPEC
APTMA seeks funds for drawbacks, refund of ST
Gas prices capped for domestic consumers: Uzma Adil
RPOs of dubious cases to be investigated: FBR
GAS SUPPLY CLOSURE EVERY SUNDAY INDUSTRIAL AND CAPTIVE POWER
DAILY JANG
Investment business and economy will grow by companies bill chairman SECP
Load Shedding during Ramazan will likely to be reduced
New turn in Khanani and Kalia money laundering case
6 senior preventive officers of model customs collector ate dismissed
Pakistan’s prosperity not possible without Karachi developments CM Sindh
DAILY EXPRESS
One more expo center be established in Karachi Siraj Kasim Teli
OGRA chief replied we do not fix rate of oil and gas
My Karachi exhibition opened huge rush of public
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 07, 2017
DAWN NEWS
PM proposes trade chamber with Germany
Dar approves cross-border trade reforms
Changes in White House to increase pressure on Pakistan: experts
France offers investment in Sindh
THE NEWS
PIA flight carrying fraud accused diverted
FBR unearths multimillion rupees sales tax evasion
Realty sector discloses Rs37bln under amnesty
Government must opt for labour reforms to spur growth
‘My Karachi’ exhibition kicks off today
Junk food termed ‘a silent killer’
B RECORDER
Forex reserves fall by $245 million
CPEC projects: international companies participating under market rules: China
Global transit system: Customs set to implement UN TIR Convention
Panama case verdict: eager anticipation hurting economy: Sindh governor
Senate body approves Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2017
Preserve economic stability gains, IMF tells government
Five export-oriented sectors: FBR rolls back all ST refund payment orders
PM proposes setting up of Pak-Germany Chamber of Commerce
Port congestion charges termed ‘unjustified’
India’s central bank holds rates at 6.25 percent
Gang involved in fake and flying invoices busted
Load shedding to persist beyond 2017
DAILY JANG
India stands at no 09 out 41 in corruption during daily business and transaction
5000 tax defaulters filed tax return during 2 days
Chinese traders and industrialist called on Wasim Akter
Report on world economy of 2017-2018 released
Haj applications likely to receive from 18th April
DAILY EXPRESS
Huge business prospects exists for foreign companies in Karachi
Govt claims of economic development and IMF disclosures
5% tax rebate for return filers
KCCI My Karachi exhibition begins today
Audit 20 crore duty tax evasion detected in March
60% freight of oil tankers likely to enhance
FPCCI back out after giving warning of strike
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 06, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Fiscal deficit widens as IMF warns of challenges ahead
Progress towards sustainable energy slowing down
Brands to be reintroduced globally this year: Dastgir
FPCCI presses FBR for refund clearance
Some shipping lines stop collecting port surcharge
Emirates lends tablets to cope with US ban
FPCCI MEETS ON PORT CONGESTION SURCHARGE
THE NEWS
FBR to publish three directories of nonfilers
1.72 lakh Pakistanis given Indian visas
Heavy rainfall likely during monsoon
Pakistan exports to Iran nosedive to mere $35m
Textile package disbursal to start soon: minister
FPCCI gives govt 15-day ultimatum to settle refunds
Consignment clearance to be computerized
Banks asked to prevent incentive claims duplication
SMEDA tasked to tap Chinese markets
Competitiveness rides on cutting-edge technology
Good governance on the rise: survey
B RECORDER
IMF talks conclude: Dar sees higher growth, lower fiscal deficit
SEZ near PSM: Valuation of land to be determined in CPEC context
Dastgir to visit Iran to arrest trade slide
Underreporting of CPEC-related imports
FPCCI attributes global recession to falling exports
Textile package imbursement likely in next few days: Dastgir
Govt advised to review FTAs, PTAs with trading partners
Export-led sustainable growth high priority: Ahsan
Exorbitant charges by shipping lines: KCCI chief urges govt to take notice
DAILY JANG
Pakistan’s economy improved facing challenges of energy and finance target of progress will not be
U.K is keen to enter into cepec
Most expensive apartment in Duabi worth 54 million dollar offered for sale.
Past stories of few billionaires.
During March 2017 F.B.R collected tax revenue more than 3 billion target.
Emirates introduced temporary tablets in U.S.A. flights.
Shipping companies continued charging congestion charges.
Go on strike if Govt do not refund Zubair Tufail
3 Days my Karachi exhibition will begin in expo Centre tomorrow
Scientist succeeded in making important module of intelligence
Eat green vegetables and get rid of diabetes research
Banned on plying heavy traffic in city
DAILY EXPRESS
Mixed trend in property business in Pakistan during February.
Duty evasion through free trade agreements detected
S.I.B expressed reservation on F.T.A with Turkey
Raid on business premises federation warned to go on strike
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 05, 2017
DAWN NEWS
FBR misses tax target by Rs10bn
French companies keen to invest in Pakistan
Banks demand reduction in tax rate
Corporate sector to hold investment conference in Doha next month
Belarus envoy sees good prospects for trade
CPEC hailed as ‘masterpiece’ of Pak-China friendship
THE NEWS
Dr Baig appointed member ADR Committee FBR
CPEC dividends: ‘Pakistan can attain 8-10pc growth rate over next 30 years’
Oil transporters call off strike after govt defers sales tax
Govt urged to withdraw immunity on income source for forex recipients
FBR receives 80,000 tax returns in March
France eyes business opportunities offered under CPEC
EFP seeks action against misuse of SESS Act 2016
Dar may attend Pak-Qatar trade moot
Norwegian delegation meets local labour leaders
B RECORDER
Government struggles to arrest grim export slide
Draft HS 2017 version of PCT: FBR asks stakeholders to give comments by April 20
French businessmen keen to invest in Pakistan: PFBC
Bilateral trade: EU negotiates ‘political framework’ with Pakistan: envoy
Liquidity crisis causes decline in textile export: FCCI
Budget 2017-18: PBA submits recommendations to FBR
Encouraging exports of textile sector
The challenge of power outages
Absence of power, gas in seven SEZs irks Senate body
Pakistan a market of unlimited opportunities: Mamnoon
IMF mission overly security conscious?
OTCA ends strike as provinces agree to defer move till June 30
CNG stations closed in Punjab for four days
APTMA Punjab urges government to bear Rs 3.63 electricity Surcharge
DAILY JANG
FBR revenue growth increased by 24% in 04 days during April 2017
KCCI ignored in KPTs meeting Shmim Firpo
17,5000 tax evaders also filed returns
Shermeen Obaid will represent Pakistan in world women summit
CNG station will remain close for 4 days in Islamabad and Punjab
Claim of over billing and additional collection is unfounded KE
DAILY EXPRESS
Worst type of child labor data is not available in Pakistan
Stressed on exemption of remittance through banking Chanel
Equal incentives would be given to Pakistani and Chinese investors Muftha Ismail
French companies keen o invest in Pakistan
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 04, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Interior ministry places ban on visa on arrival
Higher average temperature in March is the ‘new normal’
Family Registration Certificate
Tanker owners show flexibility to avoid oil supply disruption
Cotton production goes up 9.9pc
Sindh govt plans to increase motor vehicle tax
THE NEWS
India, Malaysia sign $36 bn investment proposals
FBR eyes Rs1,300bln in Apr-June to achieve annual revenue target
Punjab lifts ban on cotton cultivation
Textile company places rare bet on Turkey’s Kurdish southeast
Govt urged to bear electricity surcharge
KTBA seeks relaxation for taxpayers
B RECORDER
2017-18 budget proposals include suggestions for cotton policy
FPCCI body discusses port congestion charges
Landing permits: Nisar orders suspension of visas on arrival
Dr Baig appointed Member ADR Committee FBR
DAILY JANG
F.B.R officials of B.S 18 posted at Karachi Peshawar, Faisalabad, Lahore
All stake holders will be consulted on companies bill 2017
3rd phase construction of E.P.Z begins
Dr Baig appointed Member ADR Committee FBR
Nisar seeks revised visa rules to bring transparency
DAILY EXPRESS
Draft Haj Policy govt expenses Rs,280000/- proposed.
20 delegates of French companies will reach today to explore business opportunities in Pakistan
Public hear in on companies bill 2017 held in Karachi chamber
Applications invited to fill vacancy of 3 trade officers in foreign missions.
Meeting held in F.P.C.C.I with regard to port congestion chargers.
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 03, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Will energy shortage be overcome?
Merger of multiple taxes into a single levy
As China looms, India set to pledge billions to Bangladesh
THE NEWS
Massive power outages continue across country
Shock and awe the norm for Pakistan’s first female courier
B RECORDER
Cotton output target revised downward
Load-shedding challenge to persist in 2018 report
Time-barred representation SC upholds LHC verdict
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 02, 2017
DAWN NEWS
FBR to revise customs reform strategy
PM issues guidelines to facilitate investment
Shipping lines told to withdraw surcharge or face action
Sindh collected Rs1.4bn property tax in July-Feb
THE NEWS
Hurdles be removed to facilitate investors, says PM
Alternate dispute resolution centres to be set up in whole Punjab: LHC CJ
PM issues guidelines to facilitate investment
‘Only 230 MGD of Karachi’s water chlorinated’
SHC wants smooth movement of traffic and pedestrians
FBR mulls enhancing income tax exemption limit up to Rs500,000
CPEC boosts Sino-Pak bilateral trade relations
Faysal Bank transforming into Islamic entity to tap Shariah-compliant financing potential
‘Entrepreneurship can end unemployment’
B RECORDER
FDI in Pakistan: China now top investing country
Prime Minister asks ministries to facilitate domestic, foreign Investment
Pakistan lost opportunity to get big leather export order: PTA
EPZA attracts visitors during Textile Asia trade fair
French team due on 4th to explore business opportunities
Oil Tanker Contractors’ Association announces strike
FBR receives record number of tax returns
Public hearing on companies bill tomorrow
DAILY JANG
Hurdles be removed to facilitate investors, says PM
Landhi fire gutted in garments factory
FBR is planning to take strict action against non-filers
DAILY EXPRESS
Oil tankers association strike
Landhi fire gutted in garments factory
Cost of imported goods likely to increase due to port congestion charges
Share of chinese loan increased by 21.5% in country’s total loan
Effects of CEPEC started visible in 2 years
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: April 01, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Prices of petrol, HSD up by Re1 per litre
Port users lament congestion surcharge
Mediation Centre resolves business dispute
Economic environment is conducive for growth: SBP
India’s cotton imports set to hit record high amid rampant rupee
S.E.C.P “AD” Regarding E-Scervices
SBP unveils Rs50 coin to honour Edhi
CM’s census complaint cell receives 390 grievances
THE NEWS
Petrol, diesel get dearer by Re1 per litre each
Pakistan, China sign accord for joint audit of CPEC projects
SBP unveils Rs50 coin to commemorate Edhi
UAE to issue visa on arrival for Indians carrying US visas, Green Cards
Delhi bids to get millions flying
SBP sticks to growth forecast of 5-6pc in FY17
Banks asked to check transfer of $50,000 abroad via credit card
B RECORDER
Prices of petrol, HSD increased by Re1
Current account deficit likely to widen further
FBR to charge 15.5pc ST on motor spirit
Saudi Airlines introduces flights on Multan- Madina route
Rs223bn savings generated: CDNS to revisit profit rates for various savings certificates
PBIF President urges govt to end power crisis
“AD” Gas Supply Closure Every Sunday Industrial And Captive Power
DAILY JANG
Younus Dhagha appointed Secretary Commerce
Price of Petrol HSD up by Re1Per liter
DAILY EXPRESS
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