TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 31
DAWN NEWS
Higher deficit, low revenue challenge economic growth: SBP
NA body voices concern over falling exports
Indian cash overhaul deadline passes
Defence, Clifton residents likely to suffer inconvenience on New Years Eve
Defence, Clifton residents likely to suffer inconvenience on
S.S.G.C.L “AD” GAS SUPPLY CLOSURE EVERY SUNDAY INDUSTRIAL AND CAPTIVE POWER
THE NEWS
‘Pak stock market fifth best in world’
Power sector gets 35pc cut in gas tariff
At long last, rains on the way?
SBP widens view of 2016/17 fiscal, current account deficits
Indians line up at banks to deposit savings or see them disappear
Sindh govt urged to end corruption, nepotism in labour institutions
B RECORDER
Inflation expected to remain within target
Senate body concerned at blocked CNICs of genuine citizens
Survey reveals 75 percent decline in overseas realty buyers
KTBA seeks extension in tax return deadline
Machinery imports soar to 43.33 percent in 2016
FCCI urges government to announce textile package, enhance rebate
Tax amnesty for all requested by Senate
DAILY JANG
Pakistan stock market ranks at 05 of the best world market inflation and trade deficit increased
Pakistan export sharply declining agriculture Production increased.
Gas price reduced by Rs.200 MMBTU for priding cheap electricity to Industries.
India last day to exchange note.
Chairman F.B.R appointed 47 Inland Revenue officer as assistant commissioner
DAILY EXPRESS
President F.P.C.C.I be given status of Dy. Prime minister
Marketing companies enhanced price of LPG by Rs.10/Per Kg.
Tax collected less than expectation large scale manufacturing performance remains poor S.B.P
Exports declining speedily
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 30
DAWN NEWS
Regulator proposes up to Rs7 a litre increase in POL prices
Senate committee clears Benami Transactions Bill 2016
Indian PM says demonetisation will spur economy
Baby boom after China ends one-child rule
Minister attempts to end ‘go-slow’ at port
CNG prices go up to Rs70-71 per kg after deregulation
THE NEWS
Ogra seeks raise in prices of petroleum products for January 2017
Russia to install 60 LPG AirMix plants in Pakistan
CNG prices hiked by up to Rs3.5 per kg in Sindh
Bill Gates remains richest man in world in 2016 list of billionaires
Textile sector arrests downslide in 2016; yarn continues to post decline
Forex reserves up to $23.286bln
B RECORDER
Ministry takes control of Ogra
32 percent increase in IT returns
Rs 6.93 per litre increase in fuel prices Likely
UBG leaders see landslide victory in FPCCI elections
SCCI chief for clearing Rs 550 million tax refund, duty drawback claims
PTAA urges FBR to extend tax return Deadline
Unraveling of Pakistan's economy
DAILY JANG
CNG price enhanced approximately by Rs 2/ per KG
During 29 days in December record collection of revenue of Rs 290 billion
Forex reserves up to $23.286bln
US dollar Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham Stable
Sharp increase in estate business due to amnesty Scheme
Blind faith on UBG of business community
Economic development and expected threats
DAILY EXPRESS
Summary ready to enhance Pol price by Rs 7/-
Extension in chairman FBRs tenure is difficult
Forex reserves up to $23.286bln
Selected branches and tax offices will remain open tomorrow
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 28
DAWN NEWS
Dastgir’s visit to Iran called off
Electricity price cut by Rs3.60
THE NEWS
Nepra reduces electricity price by Rs3.60 per unit
Pakistan’s exports to Morocco up 81 percent in first quarter
MCCs to remain open for extended Hours
Commerce minister to discuss FTA in Iran visit
Govt urged for holistic approach to promote exports
Punjab governor meets LCCI chief
B RECORDER
60-paisa increase in KE tariff
Aleem Lashari posted as SITE MD
PTEA urges Prime Minister to deliver on package promise
Non-filers' category: pensioners, widows and students have to pay high rates of WHT: experts
Forex troubles: Need a closer look
DAILY JANG
Federal govt borrowed Rs 20 trillion during October 2015 to October 2016 SBP
Pakistan’s exports to Morocco up 81 percent in first quarter
1 lac 96000 more tax return filed during 5 months and 27 days
Pre bargain be abolished and introduced new law
Import of cotton from India only will be through container plant protection department
DAILY EXPRESS
Wok started to collect tax information from abroad
Anti-dumping cases are being resolved on priority chairman NTC
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 27
DAWN NEWS
Rs5,000 note not being withdrawn, says govt
PTCL cable cuts cause internet, cellular breakdown
Forum urges ECO countries to adopt trade promotion strategy
India’s crackdown on ‘benami’ properties can help clean up sector
Bangladesh garment factories reopen
THE NEWS
Shahbaz also against plea bargain
Ministry, Senate body rubbish rumours of Rs5,000 note withdrawal
US wants to further enhance trade with Pakistan: envoy
Govt mulls to raise tax exemption limit for lower income group in next budget
EU advises Pakistan for more valueadded exports
Dar says economy to stay on track
India’s Modi eyes real estate assets in drive against graft
China to reduce tariff for Pakistan
B RECORDER
Nepra to approve Rs 3.60 per unit refund of Discos
All economic indicators moving in right direction: Dar
SECP revamps operations at three major offices
Government not mulling demonetising Rs 5,000 note
UBG group urges government to cut electricity, gas tariffs
Government urged to focus on trade with CSA: MCCI
CDNS announces upward revision in profit rates
Provision of plea bargain not unconstitutional: Chairman NAB
Consumers suffer as SNGPL faces huge gas shortfall
Duty on yarn kept at five percent to prop up textile industry
DAILY JANG
Issue of tax on import and export goods between China and Pakistan resolved.
S.E.C.P introduced reforms in company’s registration form
Customs collector west increased examination staff.
DAILY EXPRESS
Rs.5,000/- Note is not being demonized.
Rs.5,000/- Note is not being demonized.
Recommendation not made to demonize Rs.5000/- Note Salim Mandviwala
S.E.C.P introduced reforms in company’s registration form
Decision to introduce electronic sales tax refund payment system
Suit filed against importer on mis declaration and caused loss to exchequer of Rs.3.25 crore.
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 26
DAWN NEWS
FBR told to prepare plan for increasing direct taxes collection
Dar asks SBP to investigate Rs1.5bn fraud in NBP
THE NEWS
Dar reviews measures to increase direct taxes
B RECORDER
Dar reviews steps towards increasing direct tax collection
'Red alert' issued against polyester company for 'tax fraud'
DAILY JANG
Voluntarily tax payers and filers be given facilities finance minister
Water board will built its own power house
During 177 days of 1st fiscal year collection of sales tax reducing continuously
One time amnesty is not under consideration to bring back capital in country
DAILY EXPRESS
Reforms being introduced for corporates sector dar
Foreign loan is more than 350% in democratic govt than Mushraf regime
During present regime foreign loan worth 35 trillion executed
Pakistans cotton price reduced after sale agreement with India
218 companies to take part in Franf Furt fair
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 25
DAWN NEWS
Uncertainty about Rs5,000 notes heats up gold market
Govt reluctant to burden gas consumers with price hike
Modi says won’t hesitate on tough economic decisions
THE NEWS
Pakistani businessmen invited to attend Iranian exhibition
Pakistan-Turkey FTA negotiations make further progress
Middle East chase after tax evaders to drive foreign inflows
B RECORDER
Sale of Abraaj Consortium's stake in KElectric to Shanghai Electric Power
'Financial access a key driver in developing SME sector'
Businessmen invited to 'Aleeshan Pakistan' expo in Tehran
DAILY EXPRESS
Crore of Rupees spent on CEPEC 1st trade caravan while income is zero
Dialogue on Pak-Iran FTA will be held on 27th December commerce minister will visit Tehran
Tax offices will remain open 31st December till 10:00Pm
TDAP recommends deduction of tax on net export proceeds
Cotton prices in country reduced after allowing import from India
Ginners opposed low duty on import of cotton
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 24
DAWN NEWS
PHC stays increase in gas tariff for industrial units
Tax rates for non-filers to go up: FBR
Regulatory bodies given to ministries as per court verdicts: govt
Discos to observe long shutdowns, loadshedding
THE NEWS
Class VI student moves IHC against theft of speech script
PPL eyes 50tcf tight gas reserves in Gambat
Fresh policy push must for underperforming sectors of economy
Pakistan, Malaysia negotiating cut in duties on tariff lines
‘Pakistan extends MFN status to WTO members except India’
‘Pakistanis suffer a stroke 10 years earlier than people elsewhere’
B RECORDER
Candidates nominated for upcoming FPCCI election
K-Electric joins hands with HabibMetro Bank
Plea bargain only option to get back public money: DG NAB
Trade with India in Pakistan''s interest, Senate told
DAILY JANG
14 New W.T.O Members granted status of favorite country to Pakistan Khurram Dastgir
US Dollar stable, U.K, Pound depreciated euros value increased
DAILY EXPRESS
Ban on trade with India not in country’s favour. Khurram Dastgir
Tax rate for non-fillers will enhanced more in next budget. Chairman. F.B.R
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 23
DAWN NEWS
Business council with Uzbekistan proposed
‘FBR, businessmen are not adversaries’
KE management told to improve supply, cut tariff
THE NEWS
Non-filers likely to bear additional tax after ATL notification
SBP issues guidelines on suspicious Transactions
Forex reserves fall to $23.13bln
Unproductive informal units provide greater employment
Child slavery ‘shocking’ in India’s spinning mills
FPCCI asks govt to boost remittances
B RECORDER
Duty/tax collection: banks to stay open on December 31
Forex reserves fall by $163 million
New K-E management must reduce tariff and invest in system: CM
BMG will neither contest nor support anybody in FPCCI polls: Teli
MoC chalks out Central Asia-focused trade promotion plan: Dastgir
'Pakistan, Malaysia contemplating further cut in duties under FTA'
Genuine grievances of businessmen to be addressed: FBR chief
Businessmen concerned over economic Situation
Branchless banking agents: WHT exemption on cash withdrawals may be discussed today
Dozens of Bangladesh factories close as workers strike
Dar for improving ease of doing business
DAILY JANG
Govt decided to abolish weekly holiday in al govt departments
Forex reserves fall to $23.13bln
Inauguration of Phase 1 development program in SITE super highway industrial area
Important meeting with regard to finance division held
Price of electric tariff and pol products be not increased
DAILY EXPRESS
Traders asked to raise tax issues with provincial govt chairman FBR
US Dollars stand at Rs 108.60 paisa
21 members Chinese delegation of industrialist reached Islamabad
218 Pakistani companies to take part in HIMTEXTILE
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 22
DAWN NEWS
Bureaucrat facing Rs40bn corruption charges ‘cleared’
Govt under fire in Senate for placing regulators under ministries
11 secretaries transferred in bureaucracy shake-up
The five-thousand-rupee question
Debt servicing eats up 66pc of tax money
Discos, except KE, seek tariff cut by Rs3.6/unit for November
FBR rules out extension in return filing deadline
THE NEWS
‘Cotton import from India to destroy local growers’
Pakistan’s economy fails to benefit from FTAs: PBC
Senate ratifies changes in Companies Bill
Russia’s support for CPEC irks India
Sindh to involve police, rangers to free 1,100 acres industrial land
B RECORDER
MCCI SVP terms SME sector backbone of economy
EOBI will be devolved only after court's verdict, Senate told
APBF lauds decision to increase trade with Italy
218 exhibitors will participate in Heimtextil Fair
Speaker NA vows to resolve all issues of businessmen
APTMA urges PM to announce textile package
Customs values of synthetic soda ash fixed
FPCCI electoral group concerned on dismal economic situation
No extension in date for filing tax returns?
Petrol prices may be increased up to 3.50 per litre
DAILY JANG
Electric tariff will be reduced by Rs.3.60 per unit
P.O.L products prices will be increased from 1st January.
C.N.G prices will be reduced due to de-regularization.
November export of textile items in creased by 10%
Good proposals will be given to govt after being elected Zubair Tufail
Need to control falling exports P.B.G
Shifting of State Bank departments to strengthen regional offices law minister.
DAILY EXPRESS
New Year gift P.O.L products likely to be increased by Rs.2/-
Electric tariff likely to be reduced by Rs.3.60 per unit.
C.N.G will be cheaper due to de regulation minister petroleum
Chinese companies shown interest in joint venture with textile sector
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 21
DAWN NEWS
Current account deficit jumps by 91pc
Property deals mount after tax amendment
PBC unveils agenda to reach consensus on economy
THE NEWS
Govt empowers CNG owners to fix Prices
Planners must focus on revenue generation not foreign aid
LSM posts 2.35pc growth in Oct
Govt permits conditional import of cotton from India
Current account gap widens 91 percent in July-November
CNG prices deregulation lauded
B RECORDER
July-November current account deficit up 91 percent
Inter-city transportation of POL products: Ministry may hold meeting on input tax adjustment today
'Government should not avoid meaningful reforms'
KCCI urges FBR to extend last date for filing tax returns
'Competitiveness of apparel sector hit by high cost of doing business'
FPCCI holds first-ever Punjab-based awards ceremony today
Government slammed for placing regulatory bodies under line ministries
REAP urges SBP to give six-month Relaxation
Regulators lose their autonomy
Exports: Engineer, time to get into the boiler room
Pakistan, Iran to discuss FTA prospects
DAILY JANG
Govt empowered to CNG owner to fix prices OGRAs authorization eliminated notification issued
SBP opposed investigation of BENAMI accounts without permission
Tax organizations sought help from ministry of finance
Filing of income tax return date be extended up 31st December
Support to UBG continues in election
Confluence of investor being restored after amendment in income tax bill
Import of cotton from India restored countrys cotton industrys economy future become bleak
Gazanfar Ali Khan Assumed charged of acting president of KATI
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistani businessmen should avail benefit of GSP+ us commercial counselor
KCCI also sought extension in filing income tax return
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 20
DAWN NEWS
Five regulatory bodies placed under ministries concerned
Senate proposes demonetisation of Rs5,000 notes
Cotton output growth slows to 12.3pc
Banks asked to improve reporting system
621 firms enrolled in November
‘UAEto invest more in Pakistan’
“Tariq Road Diversion Plan Phase-1”
THE NEWS
Regulatory bodies’ control given to Govt
Senate seeks withdrawal of Rs5,000 notes
FBR seeks ministry’s help to resolve returns filing issues
India puts fresh curbs on deposits of banned notes
UAE keen to enhance investment in Pakistan
Cotton arrivals up 12pc, below revised target
Punjab unlikely to achieve eight percent growth
B RECORDER
Senate asks government to withdraw Rs 5,000 note
FPCCI acknowledges A D Khawaja's performance
Gas prices: APTMA lauds Shahbaz's support for averting disparity
Eligibility criteria for acquisition of listed company spelt out
Container backlog at KICT surges to 500
KTBA seeks tax return deadline extension
Business leader urges government not to sign more FTAs
KCCI president opposes peak-hour charges by K-E
Many UAE companies keen to invest in Pakistan: Sheikh Nahyan
Ogra, Nepra among 5 regulators put under command of divisions/ministries
DAILY JANG
Demoneti’ze Rs.5000/- Note and give authority to approve budget senate
K. Electirc should avoid billing on basis of peak hours rate in day time Shamim Firpo
Measures be taken to reduce cost of exportable goods
S.E.C.P register 621 companies in November
Business is effecting due to grounding of container
Strict decision to be taken to simprove economic conditions P.B.G
Export of cotton reduced by 19.1% during October
Skilled manpower is being provide to Garment Industry
DAILY EXPRESS
Resolution to demonetized Rs. 5,000/- Note
Rs. 5,000/- Note be remained in circulation F.P.C.C.I
Likely set back in economic system. Analysts
Audit exemption with drawn for salariedm employees to safeguard traders and Industrialists.
Decision to organize aalishan Pakistan exhibition in Iran
621 companies registered with S.E.C.P in last month
K. Electric should stop implementing peak hours rate K.C.C.I
Meeting on lasting developing target held in Karachi.
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 19
THE NEWS
B RECORDER
Recovery of money through bank account: notices issued
FBR can employ 330 IRA officers on enforcement activities
Companies Ordinance 2016: Up in smoke
DAILY JANG
Govt taken decision to place companies ordnance through bill the parliament
PM expressed displeasure on delayed Pak-Turkey FTA
DAILY EXPRESS
PM expressed displeasure on delayed Pak-Turkey FTA
Seminar in Rawalpindi chamber on we-boc
Due to waste of gas price of gas to be enhanced Amja Latif
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 18
DAWN NEWS
SNGPL cuts gas supply to fertiliser plant to meet increasing shortfall
Digital payments grew 29pc in 2015-16
Industrialists seek more trade bodies
Apex trade body demands another amnesty scheme
THE NEWS
Pakistan to exchange bank accountholders’ details with OECD
Misconduct at workplace takes toll on workers’ productivity
Govt to spend Rs20 billion to enhance exports in three years
Pakistan, Vietnam agree to strengthen trade relations
TDAP to hold trade fair in Sri Lanka
B RECORDER
K-E asks FBR to remove tax return Difficulties
APCAA hosts dinner for FPCCI election Candidates
FPCCI starts work on recommendations for amnesty scheme
Government support sought for modernization of industrial sector
International Trade Delegation Amman & Beirut April 2017
DAILY EXPRESS
Digital payments grew 29pc in 2015-16
Want to invest in Pakistan Vietnamese envoy
Trade with India strict action be adopted
Tax on subsidy new dispute between FBR and power companies
Tax bar warn to protest on not extending tax return date
Amnesty scheme be introduced to bring secret investment in to economy
Customs agent supports UBG panel
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 17
DAWN NEWS
Industrialists in Sindh flay reversal of gas price cut
SSGCL Gas Closure Notification
THE NEWS
Pakistani infant becomes youngest bone marrow donor in India
Forex firms record slowdown as dollar supply shrinks
Industries in Punjab bear power theft under price equalisation
Govt urged to tap Lebanese market
B RECORDER
LCCI for extending date for filing of tax return
FCCI takes step to deal with skilled workforce shortage challenge
Information about loan write-offs
Textile sector criticises government's move on gas prices, seek package
Dar constitutes sub-committee on taxation
DAILY JANG
Decision to carryout development work in 4 Industrial Zones of Karachi.
S.M. Munner barred to take part in F.P.C.C.I election activities.
Applications invited to take part in Shanghai Trade Fair up to 2nd January.
More than 16 billion taxes collected in various heads during October.
Big Cities of China are on way of progress.
World economy will continue to remain down ward in next year as well.
P.O.L products prices increased in India.
DAILY EXPRESS
Lahore Chamber demands extension in filing date of Tax Return
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 16
DAWN NEWS
Situationer: Pakistanis quiver as UAE demands tax information
Punjab likely to privatise driving licence
Govt takes back 33pc cut in gas prices for industry
Senate strikes down Companies Ordinance
Multilateral system to resolve investment disputes proposed
India’s brand new banknotes are already being used for corruption
THE NEWS
INERTEXTILE SHANGHAI APPARELS & FABRICS SHANGHAI-CHINA MARCH 15-17, 2017
FDI falls 45.2 percent to $459.8mln in July-November
Pakistan favours multilateral dispute Resolution
NAB initiates Rs13bln fraud case against property developer
Forex reserves drop to $23.2bln
Firms asked to ensure MNEs guidelines for sustainability
UK firms keen to start business in Pakistan
SBP advises banks to revisit business Strategies
‘Punjab industries head towards closure’
B RECORDER
Pakistan supports WTO system to settle international disputes
Justice Saqib for gradual implementation of ADR
ECC okays Steel Mill employees' salaries
PIAF urges government to take action to end dollar shortage
LCCI seeks uniform power and gas tariffs
'PBS conducting census of manufacturing industries 2015-16'
FDI down 45 percent in five months
Prime Minister for boosting exports by 30 percent to support BoP
Senate rejects: Companies Ordinance, 2016
OICCI seeks time to study ordinance
Legal status becomes null and void
DAILY JANG
No corruption scandal against us PM
Scheme to regularize black money is expected from beginning of next year
Rupees 1206 billion of revenue collected by FBR in 5 and half month
50 million dollars decreased in foreign exchange
Expected foreign investment not recorded despite of CEPC plan
ECC released salaries of Steel Mills workers
13 billion dollars trade deficit reached during November in India
DAILY EXPRESS
ECC releases salaries of steel mills workers
FBR not interested to collected taxes deficit
50 million dollars decreased in foreign exchange
45.2 percent FDI deceased during July to November
Dialogue of free trade agreement will be held on 27 December in Tehran
Colombia interested to increase trade with Pakistan
Number of industries and big stores become fee defaulters
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 15
DAWN NEWS
World Bank study questions power billing system
SBP ready to share details of written-off loans
THE NEWS
WHT collection from non-filers falls to Rs4.69bln in July-Nov
Customs advises FBR torevisit importers’database
Aging machinery, low productivity adding to export losses
Minister asks BoI to frame investment plan
Pakistan in FTA talks with Turkey
LCCI’s proposal to finance ministry
SBI holds Pak-China business moot
B RECORDER
SBP says it has never refused to furnish information about written off loans
FBR wing seeks to smoothen importers' profiling system
Exports down $3.7 billion since 2013, National Assembly told
DAILY JANG
Prime Minister will award national awards to day to 49 investors.
No special agreement signed with China for cepec project commerce minister
Several officers of F.B.R assumed senior offices
State Bank never refused to provide in formation of written off loans
5 Complaint officers appointed to resolve issues of business community.
Supply chain system and infrastructure be improved B.M.P
Case filed against 3 custom officers and 5 persons of Port Qasim
DAILY EXPRESS
State Bank never refused to inform senate abut written off loan
Stake holder will be taken into confidence on F.T.A. with Turkey-Thailand
Final round of talks on Pak-Thailand F.T.A will be held in next week at Islamabad
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 14
DAWN NEWS
Trade deficit widened 20pc in July-Nov
GDP growth in Pakistan expected to remain on track: ADB
UAE banks to collect foreigners’ tax details from Jan 1
THE NEWS
UAE to end banking secrecy in tax Matters
No extension in filing of annual tax return date: FBR
New driving licence system with online facilities launched
FBR says 3pc additional tax on property transactions applicable from Dec 2
Pakistan ranks below most regional countries in property rights index
Italian delegation visiting Pakistan
Sri Lanka keen to promote trade with Pakistan
Union leaders lament stripping labour adviser of his powers
US tops freedom of speech index
B RECORDER
Many British companies interested in business in Pakistan
FBR likely to probe trading group
'CPEC will reduce trade cost for Central Asia, Asia-Pacific region'
Business leader calls for duty-free import of plants, machinery
Business community welcomes new ISI chief, CGS
New driving license system introduced
Audit policy may create rift between FBR, traders: LCCI
ADB to provide technical aid to Tevta
Businessmen urged to participate in NPBS
'Faisalabad to be introduced as safe, reliable export destination'
Paris: the Accountant comes calling
'Only PM can make a difference'
July-November trade deficit widens by 19.9 percent YoY
DAILY JANG
UAE to end banking secrecy in tax Matters
UBG has proved its majority in FPCCI election Iftikhar Malik
Old industrial estates be restored instead of new announcements industrialist demand
Modern system of issuance of driving license introduced
DAILY EXPRESS
Trade deficit increased by 20% with 11 billion 78 crore dollar
Finland Pakistan business council signed MOU
4 sub committees formed to promote Islamic banking
In connivance with officials tax evading companies started business with New Name
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 12
DAWN NEWS
Currency volatility in the open market
Policy options to bridge the tax revenue gap
THE NEWS
Pak-Italy agree to boost trade, economic ties
‘Sudden shortage’ affects gas supply in Sindh
India’s Cash Bonfire Is Too Much, Too Soon
B RECORDER
Gas shortage hits SSGC's system
FCCI, AICE sign MoU to increase trade
A worrisome gender gap among voters
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
After winning election concentration will be given towards SMEs Zubair Tufail
Agreed on join venture for promoting trade between Italy and Pakistan
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 11
DAWN NEWS
Dollar shortage persists in open market
Dar, French minister discuss economy
THE NEWS
FBR to move high court against tribunal decision on tax assessment
FBR slaps additional tax on filers under amnesty scheme for real estate sector
Dar stresses trade strategy to reverse slowdown in exports
Pakistan keen to build infrastructure links with Russia
Textile value chain unites to strengthen weak links
B RECORDER
Dar briefed on action against illegal money-changers
Amendments to Benami bill: SBP seeks to help protect banks through court firewall
Disturbing trends in monetary aggregates
Existing tax system termed a big challenge for businesses
Financial statements of listed firms: SECP creates email account for mandatory transmission
My-Karachi, Oasis of Harmony: KCCI to arrange 14th international exhibition
Technical textile Pakistan's perspective
DAILY JANG
Voters strength is with us UBG leader
Demand of loan by private sector is a positive sign towards economy
DAILY EXPRESS
Audit policy 2016 could not be implemented
State Bank governor called on federal finance minster
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 10
DAWN NEWS
Country’s biggest port starts test operations
Iran urges Pakistan to quickly finalise FTA
Sino-Pak protocol on double taxation
Punjab Textile Forum constituted
Modi’s black money move, a closely guarded secret
THE NEWS
Pakistan aware of high growth of Ecommerce: minister
Demonetisation is biggest scandal in India: Rahul Gandhi
Pakistan net revenue receipts drop to all-time low
Remittances fall 2.45pc to $7.874bln in July-November
Corruption benefits influential segments, marginalises poor
B RECORDER
Pakistan all set to impose NTMs on Indonesia
Businessmen welcome increased demand in private sector credit
Readymade technical training institute in Sialkot soon
E-commerce in Pakistan expected to reach $1 billion by 2020
PIAF concerned over increasing cost of business
LCCI launches app for its members
Textile industry bodies demand revival package
Textile sector said contributing 65 percent to Pakistan's forex earnings
Trade in services: absence of CSF inflows
Clean drinking water top priority
FBR wing pursuing biggest money laundering case
DAILY JANG
Pak Indian trade severely hit due to currency crisis
DAILY EXPRESS
World Bank cancelled loan to Pakistan of 10 Crore Dollar
Amendment in Pak-China double taxation accord
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 09
DAWN NEWS
10.65pc capital adequacy ratio mandatory for banks
MoUs signed for upgrading textile industry, increasing exports
Pakistan, Iran look to revisit gas pipeline agreement
THE NEWS
Triple divorces at one time unconstitutional: Allahabad HC
Private sector suffers governance Issues
Forex reserves fall to $23.34bln
Foreign debt repayments up 15.73pc to $1.545bln in July-Sept
B RECORDER
Consensus eludes China, Pakistan on FTA Expansion
Forex reserves fall $270 million
Japanese companies plan to expand business in Pakistan
Business community expresses grief, offers condolences over crash
Property deals: FBR spells out Applicability
Indian villages to receive card-swiping machines amid cash crunch
On business-government dialogue
DAILY JANG
For business community we will serve as a servant PBG BMP leaders
Show cause notices served on 54 companies during 2 months
To control price limit fixed to purchase dollar in one month
By adopting corporate culture in TDAP things improved SM Muneer
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistan should resolve issue of death penalty freedom of religion EU
Value added textile sector sought time from Ishaq Dar
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 08
DAWN NEWS
Holding businessmen accountable
Govt lifts ‘undeclared’ ban on Indian cotton imports
‘FTAs costing Pakistan dearly’
MCB Bank, NIB approve merger scheme
Cab-hailing service Careem launches women drivers
THE NEWS
SBP expects rise in credit demand from private borrowers
Traders announce protest against audit policy
Envoy ties goods’ quality to Pak-Saudi trade boost
India unexpectedly keeps rates unchanged
16th Trade Fair of the Member States of The OIC in Baghdad-Iraq April 02-07, 2017
B RECORDER
17 percent GST maintained at Rs 400 per MMBTU for industries: Khaqan
FTAs not benefiting Pakistan, acknowledges government
40 percent more GIDC collected during 2015-16
Amendment in Income Tax Ordinance: PRIEF appreciates government's move
Envoy to Bosnia assures full support to KCCI on trade promotion
'Black Day' to be observed against FBR audit policy: LCCI
Q3CY16: banking sector remains sound and stable: SBP
DAILY JANG
10,000 bales of cotton returned to India by Pakistan
DAILY EXPRESS
Aggressive strategy of mobile registration of Tax Payers started
Criticism on amended income tax bill for realtors
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 07
DAWN NEWS
President signs act, grants legal cover to amnesty scheme
Regent Plaza warned to revamp electric system a year ago
Senator restrained from acting as provincial minister
‘Italy aware of investment scope in Pakistan’
Shanghai Electric to invest $9bn in KE
‘Sell land to clear debt of Textile City project’
Indian cotton consignment rejected
THE NEWS
FBR issues penalty notices to 60 named in Panama Leaks
No dollar to Pakistan until action against Haqqani: Congressman
When life and labour are cheap
Shanghai Electric to invest $9 billion in KE power infrastructure
Law to whiten black money of property imposed
Court restrains Saeed Ghani from running SESSI
SECP formulates draft listed cos rules
US trade gap widens as exports of soybean, other goods fall
Italy keen to enhance investment in Pakistan
As Indian rate cut hopes grow, some warn of going too far
B RECORDER
Textile City''s voluntary winding up begins
National Assembly body unsure over closure of textile city
Pakistan to participate in Amritsar trade Expo
Mandviwalla calls for CSA implementation with China, Turkey
SECP formulates draft Listed Companies Regulations, 2016
Italian minister suggests bilateral framework for boosted trade relations
SHC restrains Saeed Ghani from chairing SESSI's meetings
The controversial real estate law
DAILY JANG
Amnesty scheme to get black money in white money invested in property
Agreement of currency transfer with china turkey be implemented
SHC stopped Saeed Gani for using ministerial power and presiding meeting
DAILY EXPRESS
Amnesty scheme imposed for real estate sector
Sindh contemplating to withdraw status of advisor consultant
SHC stopped Saeed Gani to use administrative power
Builders developers raised objection on amended income tax ordinance
US Consul General Visit Karachi Chamber
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 06
DAWN NEWS
92pc CSS candidates fail in English
Shanghai Electric receives CCP nod for KE’s acquisition
Cotton output estimated at 10.542m bales
FBR collection rose 2pc in July-Nov
Aptma sees massive imports to meet lint demand
Italy favours FTA with Pakistan
‘Business community should partner with govt for CPEC’
THE NEWS
Ishaq Dar off to Paris to join OGP against corruption
Revenue body’s intervention irks forex companies
Pakistan, Italy agree to enhance bilateral trade to $1.5 billion
Cotton crop likely to miss production target
Untaxed money saves skin sans laws to check Benami transactions
PSQCA barred from sealing units
Textile associations to hold roundtable conference this week
Clean, affordable housing will reduce exploitation of Indian textile workers
B RECORDER
Pakistan, Italy agree to increase trade volume
Realty sector: TI Pakistan urges Supreme Court to ban amnesty scheme
Two-day Japan Business Exhibition from December 7
CCAC revises cotton production downward
Emirates offers up to 40 percent discount
APTMA seeks removal of curbs on cotton from India
Argentinean envoy urges Pakistani businessmen to focus on branding
APTMA defers call for observing black day
First commercial-size biogas plant starts in Pakistan
PSQCA restrained from sealing factories
Companies Ordinance, 2016Executive Summary
DAILY JANG
NEPRA has increased K Electric tariff by 0.47 Paisa notification issued
F.B.R has collected record revenue of Rs.1099 billion during 5 Months 5 Days
Few officers of F.B.R in land revenue started using in fluency to stop transfer
Cotton crop assessment committee meeting started target of 1 crore 5 lac 42 thousand fixed
Opposite group leaves decorum during election campaign. P.B.G
No factory should be sealed without giving 3 Notices
There should be no discrimination in fixing gas prices of C.N.G Sector
Rahim Janoo, Mian Zahid and an Jum Nisar met particle board manufacturers Association.
DAILY EXPRESS
Anti-smuggling campaign speeds up. D. Intelligence
Production target of cotton once again revisited
Proposal to increase price of petrol to stop adulterated petrol sale
Evasion of tax dedicated by declaring cloth as mash net
Argentine stressed on branded export from Pakistan
Japan Business exhibition will begin from 7-8 December at Karachi
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 05
DAWN NEWS
Businessman facing inquiry falls to his death
Banking and private sector credit demand
Falling property prices in India upset the middle class
Modi plunders India’s cash. Indians cheer.
THE NEWS
Known businessman dies under mysterious circumstances
B RECORDER
CCAC may not revise cotton output
'UBG team is well equipped to meet CPEC challenges'
Smuggling of foreign currencies and gold: MCC pays surprise visits to Faisalabad Airport
Indian yarn imports: a closer look
DAILY JANG
Trend of foreign investment across the world
DAILY EXPRESS
Stressed to activate trade links western countries
FBR should speed up tax collection target
7th round with china on FTA 2 will begin today
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 04
DAWN NEWS
“AD” FBR Final extension in date
Key suspect in Baldia factory fire case held in Bangkok
Weak personal income tax compliance affecting tax culture in Pakistan: report
Govt lost $500m inflows from Dubai in November
Sindh, Punjab textile exporters split over gas pricing
NA finance committee faces reshuffle as govt seeks to turn the tables
New bank conditions spark diplomatic row between Pakistan and India
THE NEWS
Cotton arrival shows 13.28pc increase
Currency depreciation to increase external debt by $2.5 billion
FBR advised to revisit sales taxzerorating for textile exporters
SECP issues notices to 26 public listed Firms
India, Afghanistan plan air cargo link over Pakistan
Businessmen seek measures to eradicate hurdles in exports
Cotton USA to attend Heimtextil
B RECORDER
FBR wing serves notices on illegal currency dealers
Investigations opened against 3 former: FBR chairmen, others?
DAILY JANG
Govt steps become success full to curb smuggling of dollar
Why names are kept sector that got loan written off?
Custom intelligence detected scandal big scandal of textile
DAILY EXPRESS
Cotton yarn prices shot up value added textile industry once again in crisis
Pak-Indian trade reduced by 37 billion dollar during 3 years
Action against smuggling of gold and dollar begins
7th round of talks on FTA 2 with China will begin tomorrow
Companies asked to update websites
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 03
DAWN NEWS
EU to give 45m euros for vocational education
‘Global beneficial ownership database in the offing’
Govt in talks with CNG sector to settle GIDC dues, says Khaqan
Crisis hits bureaucracy as litigation holds up promotions
GAS SUPPLY CLOSURE EVERY SUNDAY INDUSTRIAL AND CAPTIVE POWER
“AD” Ministry of Science & Technology
THE NEWS
Less bribery in Pakistan than India: US journal
SBP refuses to share written-off loans’ details with parliament
CPEC has changed economic outlook of Pakistan, S Asia
Govt has yet to resolve issue of Rs100 bn GIDC against CNG sector, others
Trade regime with India remains unchanged: Dastgir
Agencies ordered to stop smuggling of gold, currency: Dar
EU provides 45mln euros to support TVET reforms
Manufacturers mutate into realtors as production cost bites
FBR hires new executives to nab tax Evaders
SECP issues notices to foreign firms seeking details of local investments
B RECORDER
Loans obtained from NBP: SBP says won't disclose details
All listed companies: SECP decides to grant general relaxation
Government to curb illegal movement of forex: Dar
Public sector companies: government allowed to appoint, remove CEs
Registration of companies begins under new law: SECP chief
FBR wing initiates probe into suspicious dollar purchases
SAI turns describes FBR Audit Policy as 'unfair'
PIAF exhorts PM to announce incentive Package
COTTON USA to make business connections at Heimtextil
Economic policies: consensus still elusive
July-October period: foreign investors repatriate $540 million
DAILY JANG
State bank refused to share information of loans with parliament as SBP is not bound
There is no restriction to import cotton bale from India via sea port Khuram Dastgir
Agencies state bank asked to check smuggling of dollar and gold
Chairman standing committee aviation welcome withdrawal of visa fees
Less bribery in Pakistan than India: US journal
DAILY EXPRESS
Investigation started against purchase of dollar through black money
Board of revenue Sindh will introduce Smart card
Server drought for Pakistan predicated
40 companies got registration under company’s ordnance 2016
Rs 2.8 difference between rate of dollar in open market and interbank rates
Cotton production in Pakistan is increased by 24% with 19 lac ton expected
Approval of income tax ordnance 2001 welcomed
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 02
DAWN NEWS
China launches direct rail, sea freight service between Kunming and Karachi
Trade regime with Delhi unchanged: Dastgir
‘Multiple fuel options to promote competition’
THE NEWS
FTA-II talks with China from December 5
Pakistan denies ban on cotton imports
Amnesty scheme for real estate sector ‘Non-filer property buyer ought to pay 7 percent tax’
Govt deregulates higher grade fuel prices
Forex reserves fall to $23.6bln
Pakistan offers better trade incentives in region
CPEC provides numerous economic opportunities
‘No efforts to resolve traders’ issues’
B RECORDER
Growing India-Pakistan tension: trade regime not changed: Dastgir
First Chinese cargo train leaves Kunming for Karachi
Companies Ordinance: National Assembly body forms sub-committee for further talks
APTMA delegation pays visit to Shahbaz Sharif
Mauritius open for trade and investment: Sohail
NGOs and NPOs: SECP introduces new provision for issuance of licences
DAILY JANG
1st Freight service via train and sea between Pakistan and China inaugurated.
Currency crisis in India some in favors and some against it
According to promise Ishaq Dar released refunds of Rs.44 billion
CPEC is in favors for all of Us. Naheed Memon
S.I.T.E Association condems depriving Karachi from reduced electric tariff
U.B.G eliminated corruption from F.P.C.C.I S.M Muneer
Forex reserves decreased by Rs.25 Crore Dollar
Country wide protest will be launched if notice and Raids not end Mehmood Hamid
Country wide trade Associations shows confidence on us P.B.G
DAILY EXPRESS
Private sector assigned to fix prices of high quality petrol
Investors are afraid Pakistanis positive perception should be portrait French envoy
Pakistan traders invited to invest in Mauritius
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: 2016 December 01
DAWN NEWS
NA approves amnesty scheme for realty sector
Cotton imports from India put on hold
COMMENT: The strong-rupee policy must end
Tax collection fell 5.8pc in November
Asia-Pacific trade to grow nominally this year: report
Dar stresses need to boost regional trade
Asean a ‘more open market’ than EU and US
Prices of petrol, diesel increased
“AD” Board of revenues government of Sindh
THE NEWS
3pc property tax can whiten black money
Electricity import from Iran to go up to 104MW
Petrol price hiked by Rs2, HSD by Rs2.70 per litre
‘600 firms selling mineral water stealing from KWSB’s supply’
Govt keen to increase trade with central Asian states
B RECORDER
National Assembly passes income tax, other bills
Rs 2 per litre increase in petrol prices
Pakistan puts cotton imports from India on hold as tensions mount
Customs acts to curb smuggling of currency
Garments maker held in tax fraud case
45 percent shortfall of water in Karachi: KW&SB
FBR valuation and DC rates: legalization of differential sum sought through three percent tax
Nawaz should announce much-awaited textile package: PRGMEA
LCCI demands land for Cottage City
Rs 2.61 per unit refund for October approved
India's economy grows 7.3 percent in Q2
KCCI rejects new FBR audit policy
Rs 2.6 per unit cut in power tariff: 'Nepra's decision to deprive Karachiites of relief'
Pakistan faces quandary in trade with China
Companies Ordinance, 2016: government speeds up efforts towards stalling anti-law resolution
ACCA expert suggests remedies for tax Boost
DAILY JANG
Petrol, High speed diesel prices increased by Rs 2 and Rs 2.70 per liter respectively
Lind water is sold as mineral water more than 600 companies are involved
India’s exports against china is less than 752%
Expressed concern of depriving Karachi from reduced power tariff
IR commissioners of FBR across the country transferred
KCCI rejects new FBR audit policy
Pakistan put on hold import of cotton from India
Decision to open 24 hours national bank customs house Branch
DAILY EXPRESS
Black money can become whiten after paying 3% tax on sale of property bill approved
Petrol, High speed diesel prices increased by Rs 2 and Rs 2.70 per liter respectively
Last date of filing tax return extended by 15 days
Implementation on action plan begins to help falling exports
Collection of withholding tax on crude value of exportable goods detected
Trade deficit reached to its peak during 3 years regime of present govt
Illegal transaction of 5 to 7 thousand on daily basis to Dubai detected
Expressed concern of depriving Karachi from reduced power tariff
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