DATE AUGUST 31, 2018
DAWN NEWS
PTBA demands creation of ‘National Tax Authority’
SECP demands ‘ultimate beneficial ownership’ details from all firms
Regulator proposes reduction in petroleum prices
WB to support green banking in Pakistan
THE NEWS
Ogra recommends Rs2 per litre reduction in petrol price
SECP asks firms to maintain stakeholders’ records under FATF obligations
Forex reserves fall to $16.685 billion
Pakistan receives $11.487 billion in foreign loans, grants in FY2018
Tax bar association proposes policy board on revenue
FPCCI roundtable discusses water scarcity issue
FY18 foreign aid exceeds commitments: EAD
ECC moved for 30 percent hike in gas prices
FPCCI seminar highlights country’s water issues
PBEA hails Dr Jehanzeb’s appointment as FBR chief
PRGMEA calls for declaring export emergency
Case for All-Pakistan Unified Tax Service: PTI & innovative tax reforms
New FBR chief briefed about functions, working of departments
PBIF chief urges govt to help resolve Karachi’s problems
PTBA demands depoliticisation, independence of FBR, SECP
Case for All-Pakistan Unified Tax Service
APTMA for reducing import duty on polyester staple fibers
Ministry of finance briefed Prime Minister Imran Kahn on Country’s economy.
Confusion in F.B.R order non filers facing difficulties
Forex reserves further reduced by 3 crore 77 lac dollar
Pakistan’s foreign loan reached to Rs.10 thousand 935 billion
Price of petroleum products likely to be reduced
In fiscal year 2017-2018 Pakistan borrowed foreign loan of Rs 12 trillion 61 billion and 51 crore
Industrialists having big expectations from federal finance minister Yousuf Prince
F.B.R collected record revenue of Rs.490 billion during 61 days.
DATE AUGUST 30, 2018
DAWN NEWS
ECC to address root cause of Rs1.17 trillion circular debt
Increase in workers’ wages to at least Rs30,000 demanded
Banks not to charge fee on dam donations: SBP
SBP allows advance payment for imports
Regulator allows power firms 36-paisa hike in tariff
PM directs Commerce Division to work out anti-corruption strategy
FBR asked to extend tax return filing date
FBR given more time to complete pending inquiries against taxmen
Massive reshuffle in bureaucracy
THE NEWS
ECC meeting: Increase in gas tariff put on hold
Pak businessman held on defective warrant, UK court told
ICST opposes proposal to increase price of natural gas
WB ready to support reform plans of Pak leadership
Collection of income tax on electricity bills increases to Rs34 billion in FY2018
PTI must avoid blame game, come up with economic roadmap
Nepra allows Re0.36/unit increase in electricity tariff
Jamali appointed NBP acting president
Extension in returns filing date urged
Circular debt: ECC mulls over response
World Bank ready to support reform plans
Manufacturing: Greater competition key to export competiveness
The implications of Brexit and Pakistan’s current trade policies
Discos allowed: 36-paisa/unit tariff raise for July
Imports on open account basis: SBP allows advance payment against select items
FBR members to give presentations to new chief today
Long road to a cash-lite economy
PM briefed about imports and exports situation
SITE SAI chief voices concern over move to raise gas prices
E-filing: PTBA seeks extension in deadline
Minister, SBP governor’s absence irks senators
Economy in expenditure Proposals to address short-term challenges — II
Major reshuffle in bureaucracy
E.C.C summary of enhancing gas price deferred
Approval to increase electric tariff by 0.36 Paisa per unit
World Bank assured Pakistan cooperation in different sectors
F.T.O. demands data from F.B.R of 10000 tax defaulters
Attempt failed to clear machinery through mis declaration
New chairman F.B.R Jahanzeb Khan assumed charge
Decision to expand federal cabinet 8 to 10 more minister’s to be inducted likely
World Bank determined to favour reform plan of Pakistan of new govt
Power of tax policy likely to be withdraw from F.B.R
Sales tax on Diesel likely to be reduced from 27% to 17%
We are serving business community for the last 20 years Siraj Kasim Teli
Want to promote business ties with new govt Japanese envoy
Big reshuffle in federal govt bureaucracy 22 secre tarries transferred
Approval to enhance electric tariff by 0.36 paisa per unit
DATE AUGUST 29, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Federal Board of Revenue gets new chief
World Bank advises PTI govt to pursue longterm policies
Water shortage termed a global challenge
THE NEWS
New heads of FBR, IB appointed
Imran Khan builds an excellent team of bureaucrats
No decision on IMF bailout yet: Asad
Good news about looted money soon: NAB chief
World Bank can help repatriate Pakistan’s looted wealth
ECC to weigh huge raise in gas prices to ease circular debt
World Bank vows support to bring economy back on track
Machinery imports fall 23pc in July
Bad loans increase to Rs624 billion till June-end
TDAP calls for free trade agreements with Saudi Arabia, GCC
Leather exports suffer amid declining prices
SBP denies issuance of new banknotes
No decision on bailout yet: Umar
Government takes stock of economy
Towel export shows One percent growth in July
New economic data: What does it tell us?
Bringing back ‘ill-gotten’ wealth
LHC order regarding jurisdiction in loan default case set aside
World Bank assures support to government
Textile exports remain lackluster
PM should only be addressed as Imran Khan
Federal offices to work from 9am-5pm
No plan to issue new-design banknotes: SBP
No decision to go to IMF if go this will not be 1st time
Rumour of change of currency gold costly by Rs 2000 per tola
Out put of large scale manufacturing increased by 5.38% during July-June
Imran Khan forming best team of bureaucrats
Govt can announce 300% increase in gas price today
Dollar value in open currency market increased by 0.10 paisa
No decision to go to IMF if go this will not be 1st time
Private sector will be encouraged for economic growth. Asad Umer
DATE AUGUST 28, 2018
DAWN NEWS
FBR reforms to be discussed in next cabinet meeting
Asad pores over debt data, to meet with SBP governor soon
Raise gas prices or risk circular debt, warn two CEOs
PM entrusts finance minister with task of running ECC affairs
THE NEWS
Automatic exchange of tax evaders data from September 1: FBR
Finance ministry keeps mum on external debt numbers
‘Repaying $9.25 bn debt a major challenge for govt’
FBR collects Rs133.36bln in taxes from salaried class in FY2018
Outstanding payments of SSGC, SNGPL pile up to multibillion rupees
Reducing cost of doing business must, not concessions
Prgmea urges PM to declare ‘export emergency’
Finance minister-led ECC formed
Laundered money: IT software to become operational, task force told
Reversal of Rs 100 billion relief: Government needs to amend finance act
Steps for tax reforms, austerity drive to be unveiled in a week: PM informs Senate
Government urged to focus on economic crisis
TMAP felicitate Imran on assuming PM post
NAB, FIA notices: Businessmen express concern over media hype
Gas utilities seek price increase as per ECC decision
International Import Expo China grants status of ‘Guest of Honour
PRGMEA for export emergency to control deficit
Customs/import duties PFIA urges govt to introduce reforms
India to export 7m bales of cotton in 2018-19
Investigation against 700 Pakistanis begins who purchased property in Dubai
Circular debts against I.P.P.S stands at Rs. 1168 billion disclosed in standing committee
Export package refund worth Rs. 28 billion paid to textile sector
Conference on water crisis under F.P.C.C.I will be held on 29 August,
17% loan target fixed for S.M.E.S up to 2020
DATE AUGUST 27, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Power distribution firms seek increase in tariff
IMF or no IMF: which way forward?
Avoiding the lender of last resort
Imran Khan’s economic inheritance in four charts
THE NEWS
Why does our economic policy fail us?
Future strategy & implementation plan: Dawood to get briefings this week
Overseas assets: FBR will start getting info from September 1
PTI names 23-member Punjab cabinet
Imported goods: major attempt of fraudulent clearance foiled
Foreign policy and economic challenges
USAID ready to cooperate with S.M. E.S in textile sector for its growth.
Pak-Egypt trade and investment conference will be held in September
Stressed to take immediate measures to over come trade deficit
Budget deficit of last fiscal year reached at Rs. 2260 billion
Budget Record deficit in 2017-2018 stands at Rs. 22 trillion 21 billion
F.B.R will collect more than Rs 515 billion tax up to 31st August
China ordered banks to encourage exporters to take loan
Nation is awaiting for big decision Arif Habib
Review to take out from grey list
DATE AUGUST 25, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Discretionary funds abolished, govt office working hours revised
LNG deal to be made public: Sarwar
Moody’s warns of growing pressures on economy
THE NEWS
Pak reserves enough to pay back foreign loan: Moody’s
Circular debt soars to all-time high of Rs1,155 bn
Trump says impeachment to sink economy
Forex reserves decline to $16.722bln
PBC advises ‘Make in Pakistan’ plan to increase jobs, exports
POL prices to be fixed at par with international rates: minister
Discretionary powers mother of all ills
Pakistan most vulnerable to dollar appreciation: Moody’s
CPPA-G seeks 63 paisa/unit increase in tariffs for July
Candidates being interviewed for the post of FBR chief
PBC chief proposes reforms for economic revival
Soaring circular debt may pose more economic challenges: LCCI
PRGMEA wants Saturday as working day
Forex reserves stand at $16.72bn
One Crore dollar increased in countrys forex reserves
Research and innovation should be promoted to enhance exports PIAF
Prices of Diesel and Petrol will be made at par Petroleum minister
Forex reserves satisfactory to settle loan inflation likely to increase Modys report
Countrys products be coming costly due to high cost of manufacturing Yousf Prince
U,B.G framed strategy for federation election S.M. Muneer
DATE AUGUST 20, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Imran outlines his vision, says change will begin at top
New govt has no option but to borrow to clear growing debt: official
‘Oxo degradable plastic bags disastrous to environment’
FATF: Charities marked for leaks
Is tax evasion always bad for economic growth?
Keeping exports on the road to recovery
THE NEWS
10-member Sindh cabinet takes oath
Agenda of change comes to fore
Is Pakistan taxation model on track or in trap? — I
Getting IMF loan would be a severe blow to country: ICST
Nomination of Pakistan’s senior adviser to IMF delayed
China offers to ease trade deficit
Business fraternity pins high hopes in Imran-led government
PRGMEA for widening of tax net
Financial inclusion and economic stability
‘Gas prices should be three times the current rate’
Newly govt setup and challenges facing
Pakistans budget is filled up with 44.80% tax revenue analysts
Japan is keen to enhance trade ties with Pakistan
S.E.C.P have to be stream lined Imran Khan
State Bank issued instruction to keep sufficient currency in A.T.M during Eid Day
FB.R be stream lined peddles confidence fore country’s sake pay tax
Complete help will be provided to industrialists to enhance exports
Imrans address very positive and constrictive business financial experts public circle
Rs. 1.14 trillion circular debt is dangerous for country’s economy. Economy watch of Pakistan
DATE AUGUST 18, 2018
DAWN NEWS
SC gives voting rights to overseas Pakistanis
Threat to ban Twitter in Pakistan worries digital experts
Foreign investment plummets 45pc
Sanjrani raises trade imbalance with Chinese team
Sindh implements ‘doing business reforms’
Circular debt hits Rs1.14 trillion, being serviced through tarif
Hi-tech apps to help pilgrims during Haj
PTI govt to consider changes in economic team: Asad Umar
THE NEWS
Pakistan supports free trade regimes, Senate chairman tells China
ICCI expresses concern over total external debt, liabilities
Chemical manufacturing firms urged to follow precautionary measures
Energy ministry’s apathy brings 2,453MW power plants on verge of closure
To end power woes, govt first needs to short-circuit the circular debt
FDI drops 45.2pc to $128.1m in July
SECP’s reforms ease company registration process
SBI chairperson reviews progress on Doing Business Reforms
Sindh govt announces four holidays for Eidul Azha
Cabinet to make decision on IMF bailout: Umar
FBR unveils various return forms for TY18
Robust’ investment policy: BoI seeks FPCCI’s assistance
Imran will find solutions to crisis: KATI
Sindh implementing Doing Business Reforms in depts: SBI chief
Revision of participation cost in Dubai Expo-2020 proposed
Govt urged to declare export emergency
Polyester prices: APTMA slams unprecedented hike
BD leads India, Pakistan in tax receipts, development spending
Need for autonomy of PBS underlined
PML-N govt’s, caretakers’ decisions to cost kitty Rs120bn
DR&A de-lists a number of importers from ‘Green Channel’
Economy challenges new govt will face pressure FITCH RANGS
Circular debt reached to Rs one thousand 148 billion disclosed in senate committee
FATF gave Pakistan 12 point target agenda for implementation
Foreign Direct investment reduced in July by 61.5%
Traders alliance felicitate Imran Ismail on appointment of governor
LPG becomes costly by Rs. 15 per kg 1st gift of Newly elected govt distributors
Economic stability will be challenge for the new govt Mian Zahid
New strategy will be adopted in important place of world for investment Asad Umer
Pakistans National forex reserves stands at 16.713 billion dollar State Bank
LPG cost increased by Rs. 15/- per K.G
News Govt should revisit F.T.A’S Zahid Hussain
Challenges for prime minister Imran Khan
Important changes in bureaucracy on assuming charge of Prime Minister by Imran Khan likely
Four countries started selling speedily U.S dollar bonds
DATE AUGUST 17, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Asia Pacific Group finds ‘deficiencies’ in Pakistan’s FATF action plan
Fixing Pakistan’s financial woes
Fitch warns of CPEC ‘curtailment’ under IMF programme
K-Electric-SSGC dispute remains unresolved
Ministry of Commerce to revisit proposed tariff policy
Summit, Sindh Bank merger likely by end of September
Walmart posts biggest US sales rise
Labour unions call for safe working environment
THE NEWS
150-page questionnaire: FATF asks Pakistan to submit reply by 31st
Bringing money stashed abroad a test for Imran
PTI-led govt faces ‘immediate’ pressure to lure external funding: Fitch Ratings
Forex reserves fall to $16.712bln
Pakistan to evaluate trade policy on modern lines
Walmart posts biggest US sales rise
Labour unions call for safe working environment
PTI government faces tough economic task: Fitch
Ease of Doing Business Index: Pakistan goes down to 147th rank
Business community for increasing SEZs under CPEC
Country in quest of energy minister
Forex reserves slip below $17 billion
Govt urged to increase exports facilitation centres
An interview with Imran Qureshi, CEO Descon Oxychem: ‘Descon plans to invest Rs1 billion to increase capacity’
Walmart’s Q2 comparable sales rise most in a decade
Loan waive off case supreme court orders to forfeit property on non refund of loans of 78%
Non fresh notification of Eid-Ul-Azha holidays issued interior ministry
Tour of F.A.T.F group of Asia Pacific of Pakistan completed
7.5 billion dollar payment made under the head off foreign loan State Bank
Committee meeting will be held on 20th August for keeping un lawful property abroad
Short fall of 29 crore 22 lac dollar in forex reserves
Loan off case of Rs. 84 billion property will be forfeited on not deposing 75% amount supreme court
Continued depreciation in Indian rupee alarming for Moodi govt
DATE AUGUST 16, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Twitter threatened with shutdown in Pakistan
THE NEWS
Pakistan briefs FATF about steps against money laundering
Pakistan’s debt, liabilities touch Rs29.861 trillion
Wapda to enhance Hub dam’s storage capacity
External debt, liabilities increase 14 percent to $95 billion in FY2018
WWF-Pakistan holds campaign to create awareness of plastic pollution
Amendments to EPO, IPO: Commerce Division decides to submit fresh summary
$7.5 billion spent on external debt servicing
Implementation begins on Faisalabad garment city project
Pak-US trade expansion is possible U.S Consul General
DATE AUGUST 15, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Karachi ranked among world’s least liveable cities
No stability without financial inclusion: SBP
Indian rupee falls to all-time low against dollar
Anti-terror financing compliance review of Pakistan to conclude tomorrow
Rains improve river flows, water level in major reservoirs
THE NEWS
Country’s economy in crisis due to corruption, cronyism: Imran
Investments in real estate: FBR documents assets worth Rs223bln under tax immunity in 18 months
State Bank committed to ensuring economic stability: governor
Indian rupee hits record low of 70 against dollar
Road to economic independence is paved with tough reforms
Nation celebrates 71st Independence Day
Financial inclusion vital to economic stability: SBP governor
‘New Pakistani govt has major agenda of bringing economy back on track’
Indian rupee hits record low of 70 to the dollar
Short-, medium-term economic challenges – II
Time to give up dole Dependence
World Bank will extend aid to Bangladesh worth 51 billion dollar
Decision to transfer all ro plant and other projects to concerned department
State bank should withdraw decision of facility of advance payment
Current economic condition is big challenge for new govt Zahid Hussain
Country’s exports increased by 1.17% during 1st month of current fiscal year
State Bank would continue its role in economic development Tariq Bajwa
Imran Khan should impose ban on import of luxury items Iftikhar Malik
Imran Ismail well conversant with issues of trade and commerce U.B.G
DATE AUGUST 13, 2018
DAWN NEWS
PAKISTAN’S POSITION IN GLOBAL CONTEXT DISCUSSED
PTI INSISTS IMF IS A ‘FALLBACK’
THE NEWS
RAZZAQ DAWOOD TO BE IMRAN’S ADVISER
DEFAULTERS IN POWER SECTOR CAUSE 47PC SURGE IN CIRCULAR DEBT
RALLY OPPOSES IMF LOANS, PRIVATISATION PROCESS
RAZZAQ TO BE MADE ECONOMIC ADVISOR TO PM-DESIGNATE IMRAN
OVER 50 VIE FOR KCCI MANAGING BODY’S 15 SEATS
DOLLAR’S MARCH HIGHER TO RUN OUT OF ROAD WITHIN NEXT SIX MONTHS
SECP TO HELP APTMA IN REVIVING TEXTILES UNITS
INDIAN RUPEE NEAR RECORD LOW OVER COMING YEAR; TRADE ANXIETY WEIGHS
EXTERNAL FINANCING GAP SANS IMF AID TO BE AS HIGH AS $18BN: PASHA
FOR NEW PAKISTAN WE WILL CO-OPERATE WITH PTI MALIK SOHAIL
SOLUTION OF ECONOMIC CRISIS BIG CHALLENGE FOR PTIS GOVT.
DELEGATION OF FATF WILL REACH PAKSITAN TODAY TO REVIEW ACTION PLAN
DECISION TO FORM TASK FORCE TO BRING PAKISTANS WEALTH FROM ABROAD
DATE AUGUST 11, 2018
DAWN NEWS
TEXTILE MILLS CHIEF EXECUTIVE SUMMONED IN FAWAD CASE
SECP WANTS INCREASE IN INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR CAR OWNERS
CASE OF THE MISSING $200 BILLION
SIT-IN BY MUSLIMS AGAINST CHINESE GOVT`S PLAN TO DEMOLISH MOSQUE
THE NEWS
REVOLVING FUND FOR FOUR CHINESE POWER PROJECTS: CONSUMERS TO PAY FOR DEBT SERVICING OF RS20 BN LOAN
GALLUP SURVEY: 31PC URBAN MEN BELIEVE THEY HAVE RIGHT TOHIT THEIR WIVES
PAKISTAN REQUIRES KEY COUNTRIES’ SUPPORT TO GET IMF BAILOUT
NEXT GOVT SUGGESTED TO TAKE STEPS FOR CURBING POWER THEFT
FBR SLAPS NOTICES ON 400 KARACHI RESIDENTS HOLDING UK PROPERTIES
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL DEMANDED
GOVT URGED TO REVISIT ‘IMBALANCED’ FTA WITH CHINA
NON-INTEGRATION WITH ONLINE SYSTEM: 9 PERCENT GST TO BE CHARGED ON TEXTILE SUPPLIES
HUGE TRADE POTENTIAL EXISTS BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND NDONESIA: CG
PAKISTAN MUST BECOME PART OF INT’L ECONOMIC ALLIANCES: LCCI CHIEF
APTMA CONTRIBUTES OVER 50PC TO EXPORTS: SPOKESMAN
TO AVAIL TAX CONCESSION BY LEATHER AND TEXTILE LINK WITH FBR IS CONDITIONAL
LAHORE CHAMBER EXPRESSED CONCERN ON DECLINED EXPORTS INSPITE OF RESOURCES
FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS RESOLUTION OF INDUSTRIAL AND TRADE ISSUES UNAVOIDABLE
TO SET OFF LOAN FOREIGN LOANS TO BE TAKEN SHIBLI FARAZ
CHAMBER ELECTION 59 CANDIDATES FILE NOMINATIONS
ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK ASSISTANCE
CIRCULAR DEBTS INCREASED BY RS. 1000 BILLION NEW CRISES OF ELECTRICITY IPPS AT ALL A SUDDEN STOP GENERATION
DATE AUGUST 10, 2018
DAWN NEWS
SAUDI-BACKED ISDB READY TO HELP IMRAN-LED GOVT WITH $4 BILLION LOAN
PLANS IN PROCESS TO CURB IMPORTS
SBP DIRECTIVE ON EXPORTERS` FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNTS
PAKISTAN ENVOYS POSTED ON POLITICAL GROUNDS MAY BE RECALLED: FO
THE NEWS
PAKISTAN POISED FOR $4BLN LOAN FROM ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK
CARETAKERS CARVE OUT TAX REFORM PROPOSALS FOR NEW GOVERNMENT
FBR TO ADD RS97BLN AMNESTY AMOUNT IN FY18 REVENUE COLLECTION
FOREX RESERVES FALL TO $17.005 BILLION
EXPORTS PLUMMETED AS GOVT FAILED TO GET MARKET ACCESS FOR TEXTILES
K-ELECTRIC PLANS DEDICATED RLNG LINE FOR BIN QASIM PLANTS
EXTENSION IN GDS DEADLINE URGED
WHEN SYSTEM STONEWALLS THE RECOVERY OF STOLEN ASSETS...
NON-CAREER ENVOYS TO RESIGN WITH NEW GOVT’S ARRIVAL: FO
JANG ECONOMIC SESSION: ‘UNPOPULAR DECISIONS NEEDED TO RECTIFY SYSTEM
BANKS REFUSE TO LEND RS50 BILLION TO GOVT
STRONG INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA LINKAGES VITAL FOR TEXTILE SECTOR’S REVIVAL
TDAP HOSTS SEMINAR ON INT’L STANDARDS
SPECIAL FOREIGN ACCOUNTS CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY GENUINE EXPORTERS, BANKS TOLD
U.S DOLLAR VICTIM OF DEPRECIATION STANDS AT RS. 122.50
F.A.T.F DELEGATION WILL COME TO PAKISTAN ON 13TH AUGUST 2018
IMRAN ASSIGNED TO ASAD UMER APPOINTMENT EXTENSION OF HEADS OF 500 DEPARTMENTS
IMPORTERS WILL BE BOUND TO UTILIZE SPECIAL FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNT ONLY FOREX PORTS
COST OF DOING BUSINESS BE REDUCED BEFORE SIGNING OF F.T.A WITH PAKISTAN
UN AUTHORIZED CHARGES BLAME IS BASE LESS ALL PAKISTAN SHIPPING ASSOCIATION
ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK AGREED TO GIVE LOAN OF RS. 5 TRILLION TO PAKISTAN U.K JOURNAL
52% INCREASE IN FOREIGN INVESTMENT DURING LAST FISCAL YEAR STATE BANK
FOREX RESERVES REDUCED BY 7 CRORE 47 LAC DOLLAR
ECONOMIC CRISIS UN PLEASANT DECISION UN AVOIDABLE
DATE AUGUST 09, 2018
DAWN NEWS
PAKISTAN RUNNING $2BN DEFICIT A MONTH, SAYS ASAD
THE NEWS
LOOMING ECONOMIC CRISIS: RENOWNED ECONOMIST OFFERS THREE POINT AGENDA TO NEW GOVT
NEW DAMS IMPERATIVE FOR STABLE PAKISTAN: FCCI
UAE TO OPEN NEW VISA OFFICE IN KARACHI
FATF DELEGATION TO VISIT PAKISTAN ON 13TH
PAKISTAN DEFENDS ITS ECONOMIC TIES WITH CHINA
UNCLEAR TAX LAWS IRK REALTORS: IMMOVABLE PROPERTY DEALS IN SINDH COME TO NEAR STANDSTILL
COST OF BUSINESS HAMPERING GROWTH
INDIA NEEDS TO TIGHTEN MONETARY POLICY
FBR VOWS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THOSE HAVING PROPERTIES IN UAE
BUSINESS COMMUNITY URGED TO PROMOTE MARITIME ECONOMY
IMF SAYS INDIA ECONOMY WILL PUT ON NEW SPURT
LCCI SUGGESTS BRAINSTORMING SESSION FOR ECONOMIC PLANNING
UAE TO OPEN NEW VISA OFFICE IN KARACHI
ECONOMIC REASONING VS POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS
THE ‘MYSTERY’ OF CURRENT ACCOUNT BALANCE
MOBILE PHONE BANKING TRANSACTIONS CROSS RS410BN
NEW MECHANISM FOR TRADE TRANSACTION BETWEEN PAKSITAN- IRAN
ORDER IS ISSUED TO COMPLETE WORK SOON ON 5 TREATMENT PLANT OF S.I.T.E
FINANCE MINISTER IN WAITING ASAD UMER CALLED ON DR. SHAMSHAD AKHTER DISCUSSION ON COUNTRY ECONOMY.
WEALTH OF PAKISTAN’S BE BROUGHT BACK
PROTECTION OF LABOUR RIGHTS IS UN AVOIDABLE
CLEARANCE OF IMPORTED GOODS UNDER OPEN ACCOUNT LINKED WITH APPROVAL OF DEALER
BURDEN OF LAON DID NOT INCREASE IMMEDIATELY DUE TO CEPEC MINISTRY OF PLANNING
FATF HIGH POWER DELEGATION WILL REACH PAKISTAN ON 13-08-2018.
PAKISTANIS BASED AT U.A.E SHOWS INTEREST IN AMNESTY SCHEME 1000 APPLICATIONS WITHIN A WEEK
F.B.R ISSUE NOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 04 COLLECTORS
ECONOMIC EXPERT ATIF MIAN PRESENTS 03 POINTS AGENDA FOR OVER HAULING OF ECONOMY
DATE AUGUST 08, 2018
DAWN NEWS
CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS TO BEGIN IN 2019, APEX COURT TOLD
FBR GRILLED FOR DELAYING CLEARANCE OF TEXTILE MACHINERY
INDIA DOUBLES IMPORT TAX ON TEXTILE PRODUCTS
SBP WARNS OF CRIMINALS SEEKING BANK-RELATED INFORMATION
SC WANTS TO GET BACK RS600BN STASHED ABROAD BY PAKISTANIS
AD. (DAWN NEWS) A BOLD STEP TOWARDS TRANSPARENCY
THE NEWS
INDIA DOUBLES IMPORT TAX ON TEXTILE PRODUCTS
PAKISTAN TO DECIDE WHETHER TO SEEK IMF BAILOUT ‘BY SEPTEMBER
PAKISTANIS HIDE RS43 TRILLION ASSETS ABROAD
PCDMA SEEKS EXTENSION IN IMPORT DATE
1,000 PROPERTIES, BANK ACCOUNTS IDENTIFIED SC
ANXIETY ABOUT THE EXTERNAL SECTOR
FAKE CALLS TO PUBLIC IMPERSONATING AS SBP OFFICIALS
FBR WITHHOLDS AMNESTY SCHEME FOLLOW-UP PROCEEDINGS
INCOMING GOVT TO GIVE MANDATE FOR NEXT ROUND OF PHASE-II
NEW DAMS, RESERVOIRS MUST FOR PAKISTAN’S PROSPERITY FCCI
REMAINING REFERENCES TRANSFERRED TO SOME OTHER COURT
SHORT-, MEDIUM-TERM ECONOMIC CHALLENGES — I
US CG FOR MORE TRADE OPTIONS WITH PAKISTAN
RS.1000 BILLION OF PAKSITAN IS LYING ABROAD TRYING TO BRING BACK. SUPPREME COURT
6 MONTH IS DIFFICULT EXPECTATIONS CAN NOT BE FULL FILLED OVER NIGHT ASAD UMER
JOB OPPORTUNITIES LIKELY TO INCREASE THROUGH DIGITAL PAYMENTS
IMPLEMENTATION ON NATIONAL ONE WINDOW SYSTEM WILL BEGIN NEXT YEAR MEMBER CUSTOMS
P.C.D.M.A DEMANDS EXTENTION IN DATE FOR BILL OF LADING
RS. 43 TRILLION WORTH OF UNDISCLOSED ASSETS OF PAKISTAN IS AT ABROAD
DATE IN IMPORTED SHIPMENT GOODS BE EXTENDED ARIF LAKHANI
DATE AUGUST 06, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Kuwait asks Pakistan to upgrade fuel supply network
Chip labour: robots replace waiters in China restaurant
Asad Umar’s privatisation statement criticised
Is rupee overvaluation a myth?
The need to digitise the economy
THE NEWS
Eidul Azha 2018 likely on August 23
Ailing economy needs quick fixes: Asad Umar
Electricity shortfall reaches to 6,250 megawatts
An interview with Dr Ehtisham Ahmad, Sr. Fellow at London School of
KCCI’s top three posts may go to BMG-backed candidates
US should keep away putting Pakistan into fuss federation
Cheap electricity is must for economic progress. Lahore chamber
Karachi chamber last date of with draw of nomination is 18th August
Big challenge to come out from currency crisis Yousuf Yaqoob
Stressed on to formulate new policy for Export Growth
Caretaker govt has completed basic Home Work for IMF package
DATE AUGUST 04, 2018
DAWN NEWS
CJP orders freezing of drugs prices till regulator’s decision
NAB begins probe into assets held by Pakistanis in Dubai
Pakistan needs infusion of $12bn in loans immediately: Asad
Caretakers shy away from revising gas prices, pass on issue to new govt
THE NEWS
FBR to send tax notices to 600-700 potential tax evaders in UK
FATF requirements: Pakistan working on 12-point plan to counter terror financing
Next govt to inaugurate work on $10 billion TAPI gas pipeline
Dubai seizes Schon group’s properties
FBR misses target by Rs184bln in FY18 on muted oil demand, subsidies
Dollar weakens 0.8 percent against rupee in open trade
Imran and the IMF: Pakistan’s bailout dilemma
SAARC CCI suggests new govt to offer incentive package for FDI
KPT plans multi-billion dollar LNG complex
Pakistan’s next economic manager needs nerves of steel
Five-year tenure PML-N govt borrowed $13.1bn from China
Risks to financial stability may elevate further: SBP
FBR lists reasons behind Rs184bn tax shortfall
US dictation to IMF termed unjustified
Tax amnesty scheme Pakistanis in UAE top among beneficiaries
BMP urges Imran not to go for IMF, WB loans
7th Islamic Finance moot Tremendous potential for Islamic Banking
PTI govt urged to offer incentive package for attracting FDI
LCCI voices concern over rising energy crisis
Pakistani money stashed in Swiss banks
Businessmen urged to participate in tree plantation drive
Rental income from properties in UK FBR decides to serve notices
Export and tax net be increase experts
Electric meter reading billing recovery to be given to private sector under consideration.
Karachi chamber election P.C.D.M.A announced support to business group
DAILY JANG
Action will be taken within 100 days to bring back looted wealth Asad Omer
Overseas Pakistanis converted 13 billion dollar into white
Increasing trade and financial deficit is challenge for economy. State Bank
DATE AUGUST 03, 2018
DAWN NEWS
Shamshad calls for early finalisation of NFC award
SECP registers 1,076 companies in July
THE NEWS
Minister dubs PML-N’s last budget ‘unrealistic’
UAE-based Pakistanis major beneficiaries of tax amnesty scheme
FCCI demands special package for textile sector
Making sense of the water crisis
Switzerland never returned a single dollar under ADTA: FBR
Iran stops 80MW electricity supply to Pakistan, Senate body told
Finance minister rules out difficulties in foreign payments
Macroeconomic stability: Minister raises a red flag
Forex reserves up $1.35 billion on official inflows
Switzerland never offered to return even a single dollar
Sub-optimal use of WB financing
Loan write-off: Loanees granted another opportunity
LPG prices raised by Rs 7 per kg
CPI spike signals rate hike ahead
China terms recent criticism about CPEC projects
LCCI for sharing economic plan with stakeholders
Online system failure FBR urged to allow tax depositors a chance for filing returns
Export-oriented industries Govt urged to devise incentive plan
No gas and power SEZs facing numerous Challenges
Amnesty scheme tax payers not declared assets detected.
Reduction in dollar stopped Rupees stable at Rs.124/-
CEPEC has no link with IMF N league last budget is unrealistic Finance minister
1 billion dollar emergency aid from China received Drop In the Ocean
Fluctuation in dollar continues
Production cost of LPG 44.5% more collected
Stressed to share economic plan of P.T.I Govt
Awareness seminar for traders on limited liability/ partner ship
Switzerland has not offered to return back Pakistanis wealth F.B.R
Amnesty scheme Pakistanis based at U.A.E deposited more tax
Forex reserves increased by 1 billion 35 crore 9 lac dollar
75% local gas sale on international rate market is not fair
Control extra ordinary inflation.
Theft of electricity is a must
LPG Price increased by Rs. 7/ per kg notification issued
DATE AUGUST 02, 2018
DAWN NEWS
IMF and CPEC debts
Bank statements
Pakistan rejects US opposition to IMF bailout
Fresh circular debt piles up to Rs566bn
Kenyan envoy for boosting bilateral trade
Errors found in draft tax return form
Judiciary urged to safeguard workers’ rights
THE NEWS
Rs6,000 bn black money whitened through amnesty scheme
Rising rupee
The dam issue
Economy matters
CPI hits 4-year high of 5.8 percent in July as rupee devaluation weighs
Senate panel seeks measures to cut Rs566 billion circular debt
Pakistan dismisses US concerns about IMF bailout and China
FBR urged to issue income tax return form with budget
Indian central bank hikes key interest rate for second time in a row
PCMA warns industries of chemical risks
BUSINESS RECORDER
Pakistan dismisses US concerns about IMF bailout, China
Hundreds of tariff lines: proposal to increase RD rejected
Government expects Rs 4-5 billion more from amnesty scheme
PTEA hails PTI’s victory in general election
IMF bailout strings
Dear incoming Prime Minister Khan,
IMF bailout: US warning
Incoming government to revamp all regulatory bodies
PTI’s 100-day agenda: The BoP challenge
How might PTI’s tax reform look like?
IMF bailout package that aids China: Miftah rejects US assertion
Amnesty returns: PTAA urges FBR to allow access to filers
KTBA’s observations on draft return forms submitted to FBR
Minister for inclusive tax recovery plan
Govt’s decision to maintain POL products’ prices to cost up to Rs6bn a month: Pasha
Sessi system to be fully automated, says Sahito
APTPMA felicitates Imran on victory in polls
FPCCI chief seeks special package in line with PTI’s textile policy
LCCI launches classified directory of trade & industry
PCMA holds seminar
DAILY EXPRESS
Circular debts reached at Rs 566 billion only in 2018 Rs 450 billion increased disclosed
US warning on IMF bailout package
Dollar appreciates after the U.S statement
Rs 3/- per Kg price increased in imported L.P.G
DAILY JANG
IMF package will not use to pay off Chinese debts Pakistan U.S Concerns rejected
Talal Khan becomes new secretary of International taxes of F.B.R
Pakistanis converted Rs.6000 billion from black to white
F.B.R reduced sales tax % on P.O.L products
Imran Khan assigned task to Asad Omer to look into dollar case
DATE AUGUST 01, 2018
DAWN NEWS
US warns against IMF bailout for Pakistan that helps China
Tax amnesty yields Rs21bn in additional revenues
KTBA demands extension for tax filing
Pak Suzuki raises car, bike prices
THE NEWS
Government keeps prices of PoL products unchanged
US dictates IMF on loan to Pakistan
Tax amnesty scheme fetches Rs122 billion
UAE begins visa amnesty scheme from today
FBR lauches probe into UK assets of 500 rich Pakistanis
‘Growth in first 100 days to set tone for economic stability’
Pakistan woes too deep to make rupee jump more than fleeting
KE’s generation efficiency improves
KTBA seeks extension in filing deadline
Extension in amnesty scheme date urged
Over Rs 1 trillion stuck in tax-related litigations
Rs 255 billion collected in July: Amnesty schemes come to an end
US warns against IMF bailout that aids China
What went wrong after successful IMF programme?
‘Illusory boom in manufacturing’
Can US browbeat IMF on Pakistan?
KTBA seeks extension in filing date
Pakistan Expo in Toronto FPCCI’s special discount package for women
Amount of pending refund claims stands at Rs200bn: FBR
KCCI chief for extension of amnesty scheme
Amnesty Scheme RTO-II collects Rs9bn
Appointment of 4 caretaker ministers waste of money?
Prices of petroleum products kept unchanged
IMF should not give bailout package to Pakistan U.S
Rupee value increased value of foreign debts reduced by Rs. 395 billion
Decision to hold P.O.L products prices
Prediction U.S dollar will come upto Rs. 108
Decision of trade sector to go to court against shippers
Dollar price increased by Rs. 3.50 in open currency market
Italy is considering to open trade agency in Karachi. Inarfio
Country’s economy depends on SMES Mohd Shahid
Amnesty scheme should be extended by 1 Month. Muffassir Ata Malik
Imran govt IMF and U.S condition
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