
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 31 2017
DAWN NEWS
IMC cancels advance booking orders by dodgy corporates
Pakistan to pay $3.6bn to foreign creditors
THE NEWS
Ghazanfar Bilour elected as FPCCI president
Govt must address external account deficit step up reforms PBC
FPCCI asked to support govts steps for economic growth
Rupee devaluation few benefits more costs
Resilience in Pakistans economy
B RECORDER
PRGMEA chief hails Miftahs appointment
Minister greets FPCCIs new office-bearers
Subsidising fossil fuels to boost exports
Sindh to have 28 industrial waste treatment plants
DAILY JANG
Pakistan is considering issuing 1 billion dollar Eurobond more
Paradise leaks FBR sought details from 31st personalities about off shore companies
Trend of declining Pakistan exports end 11% growth record
Record collection of tax expected till tonight
Express NEWS
Cotton prices reached at 7 years
Tax reforms dialogue with World Bank will begin tomorrow
FBR reluctant on implementation of decisions of tribunal of its own department
DATE December 30 2017
DAWN NEWS
US to impose anti-dumping duty on PET
Power generation from Thar coal to begin next year
Miftah touts rupee flexibility
THE NEWS
Tax amnesty scheme proposed to bring money home
Pakistan to repay $6 bn on foreign debt servicing in next six months
UBG wins majority seats in FPCCI election 2018
Economic independence linked to good governance
Many names under consideration for finance secretarys post
ECC decides to lower import bill, run power plants on LNG
New finance chief targets tax reforms, touts rupee flexibility
Ogra proposes up to 24 percent increase in petroleum products
Election year offers only bad fiscal choices to government
CPEC progress commendable in 12 months
Textile exports showing positive trend
B RECORDER
Prices revision tomorrow Ogra recommends hefty increase in POL prices
FBR HQs, LTUs & RTOs to remain open till midnight today
Govt urged to resolve exports core issues
PTAB requests FBR to extend e-filing of corporate tax returns
Small traders voice concern over deteriorating L&O
SCCI chief for interest-free loan
Concern voiced over rising spending on debtservicing
LCCIs brilliant advice for beleaguered govt
UBG makes a clean sweep in FPCCI elections
DAILY JANG
Depressed U.S.A can stop aid to Pakistan amounting to us dollar 25 crore
Decision to reduce import bill power plant to run on L.N.G
Believe in free market want to reduce tax on income by 15% finance advisor
Small traders sought help from chamber on exhortion bur glary
United business group become success full in F.P.C.C.I election
Nepra failed in protecting right of Karachi electric consumers M.Q.M Pakistan
DAILY EXPRESS
Proposal under consideration to levy interest on late payment of texes and duties
Traders concerned on increase of crimes help sought from chamber.
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 29 2017
DAWN NEWS
Rana Afzal hints at further borrowing auction of bonds
THE NEWS
China invites Pakistan for FTA-II talks in February
Nepra reduces power tariff for Nov by Rs 3.11 unit
Forex reserves dip to $20.189 billion
FBR to start automatic exchange of information under OECD from Jan 1
FBR to brief Senate body on withholding tax anomaly
Govt urged not to raise POL prices
Time to choose between those who developed Punjab and those who neglected Karachi
B RECORDER
Additional 2 percent duty drawback on exports to Russia Allowed
Managing external side to be a major challenge Afzal
Tax issues will be addressed textile sector told
Businessmen urged to explore trade opportunities in Chengdu
LCCI rejects possible hike in POL prices
Forex reserves decline by $194 million
LCCI hails appointment of Miftah
Nepra grills CPPA consumers to get Rs 3.11 per unit refund
DAILY JANG
NEPRA decides to reduce electric tariff by Rs 3.11 per unit it will not be applicable on KE
2 officers of customs and FBR took charge
UBG will be successful by over whelming majority Iftikhar Malik
During 5 months of current fiscal year goods imported worth 9 billion 51 crore dollar
Business community should stand up for change in all institutions Mehtab Chawla
Govt will extend all cooperation for direct investment activity Muhamamd Zubair
Pakistan declared best destination for travailing in 2018
Nepra grills CPPA consumers to get Rs 3.11 per unit refund
DAILY EXPRESS
Amnesty scheme to bring wealth from abroad under consideration Minister of State
Import of furnace oil to be restricted permanent solution to be sorted out for circular debts PM
Fuel adjustment approval to reduce electric tariff by Rs 3.11
Manufacturing sector is shrinking Pakistan business council warned
FPCCI election will be held today chambers representative reached Karachi
Payment of loan forex reserves reduced by 19.9 crore dollar
High cost of production failure in export target unemployment likely to increase
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 28 2017
DAWN NEWS
Charges to stay unchanged in new Haj policy
Profit repatriation by foreign firms jumps 29pc
Gold reaches two-year high of Rs56,200/tola
Miftah seeks proposals to put economy on track
India faces fiscal deficit target miss after extra borrowing
THE NEWS
Who got richer in 2017? — Here are biggest billionaire gainers
Dr Baig congratulates Miftah Ismail
Miftah assumes responsibilities as finance advisor
Swelling current account deficit poses threats to economy PBC
Multinationals repatriate $935.9mln in five months
Traders see 2018 as a year of challenges, opportunities
Entangled textiles must spin smart strategies to survive next year
High court allows BMP presidential candidate to contest FPCCI elections
Disburses Rs14bln among textile exporters
Banks to remain closed on Monday
B RECORDER
Central bank optimistic about C/A
Miftah for enhancing exports and economic Growth
F.P.C.C.I Congratulations “AD” to Miftah Ismail
Value Added Textile Associations facilitation advertisement of appointment of
Miftah reviews FBR performance
Business community hails Miftahs appointment
EFP voices concern over unscheduled holidays
FPCCI felicitates Miftah Ismail
APBF terms commercial banks financing ratio for SMEs pathetic
PHC lets BMP candidate contest FPCCI poll
US GSP scheme a case of lost opportunities
Promotion of SME finance lauded
DAILY JANG
None Airport in 6 countries of the world
5% value added tax to be levied in 2018 in Saudi Arabia and emirates
Presidential candidate of businessmen panel allowed to contest election.
Abdul Basit Abdul Razzak becomes acting president of Karachi Chamber
All formalities completed by U.B.G to contest election. S.M. Muneer
Industrial progress and enhancement of exports is a must Raza Rabbani
Miftah Ismail is well aware with problems of business community Shoukat Ahmed
Sindh Industrial board be formed by taking all registered associations on board.
New dimensions of economic progress
DAILY EXPRESS
Advisor finance Miftah Ismail assumed responsibilities
On new year price of Petrol Diesel likely to increase by Rs. 5.20 and Rs.4.50 respectively
2nd phase of processing of pending tax cases started
Facilitation to Miftah Ismail on his appointment as advisor to prime minister on finance
Lahore chamber keen in Pak Russia joint plan
Decision to hold conference to get access in South African market
Ghulam Ali allowed to contest F.P.C.C.I election
Traders have blind faith in the leadership of U.B.G S.M Muneer
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 27 2017
DAWN NEWS
Power consumers to get real-time billing supply info via mobile app
New finance team enters with heavy agenda
No word yet on GSP renewal by US
Foreign loans compromise sovereignty says Rabbani
Bangladeshs apparel exports saved by sturdy dollar
THE NEWS
Miftah Ismail made adviser to PM on Finance
NAB orders probe into 435 Pakistanis offshore companies
Concrete efforts needed to bring economy back on track
Banks to facilitate tax collection on 31st
B RECORDER
NAB asked to initiate inquiry into offshore firms
Miftah Ismail appointed advisor to PM
Foreign debts make nations sovereignty vulnerable Rabbani
UBG candidate elected FPCCI VP unopposed
LCCIs suggestions for improving economy
India to become fifth largest economy in 2018
DAILY JANG
Miftah Ismial become advisor to PM on finance
Rana Afzal took oath of minister of state for finance
31st December is the last date for filing annual income tax return for corporate sector
Local investors should also be given same incentives given to Chineese
Stressed to increase Pak Italy cooperation Muhammad Zubiar
DAILY EXPRESS
Miftah Ismial become advisor to PM on finance
US dollar again reached at Rs 111/-
Policy to end extension in date of filing of return
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 25 2017
DAWN NEWS
THE NEWS
Cherry picking in FBR refund system
B RECORDER
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Rs 136 billion theft of electricity during 4 years of present govt
Nigerian high commissioner visit Lahore chamber stressed to increase trade
UBG should not be optimistic businessmen panel
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 24 2017
DAWN NEWS
SME policy promises Rs6bn for renewable energy projects
Big industry output expands 8.7pc
THE NEWS
Money whitening scheme FBR documents realty sector worth Rs138 billion in 2017
SBP enhances maximum loans size for micro-enterprises
B RECORDER
Prudential regulations on SME financing revised
SME strategies Banks asked to adopt non-financial advisory services
Working capital needs SBP launches refinance scheme for SME sectors
Micro-enterprises Loan size enhanced up to Rs1m
Textile Division summary on ST, CD blocked
Workshop informed Pakistan may face acute water shortage in 2025
Ghulam Ali disqualified from contesting FPCCI polls
FCCI hails Rana Afzals nomination
Cotton import APTMA voices concern over delay in withdrawing duties
FPCCI elections UBG candidate for VP slot elected unopposed
Nigerian HC invites businessmen to explore trade Opportunities
Listed companies Changes in code of corporate Governance
PM launches SBP policy for promoting SME finance
RD on various items FBR seeks ECC nod for execution of Senate panels proposals
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Stressed on enhancing trade between Pakistan and Nigeria
BMPs presidential candidate declared disqualified Shahid But
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 23 2017
DAWN NEWS
Fire breaks out in towel factory
Import duties cut on raw materials
Abbasi launches SME financing scheme
Power tariff to come down by Rs1.47/unit
Afzal set to become state minister for finance
THE NEWS
PM Abassi approves risk-sharing facility for SMEs
Two floors of towel factory gutted in New Karachi fire
Pakistan can enter global value chains via SEZs ADB
FBR collects Rs4.26bln in WHT on banking transactions
Mobile wallet remittances scheme launched
B RECORDER
Rana Afzal made state minister for finance
ECC revises RD on dozens of items
PMs revised package TMA shocked over ending its role in verifying DDB
Special economic zones Pakistan urged to emulate Chinese Malaysian models
APTMA hails Lescos decision of appointing focal person
LCCI hails ECCs decision of withdrawing RD from certain items
Top 500 cos paid Rs364.3bn tax in 2016-17
DAILY JANG
Economic coordination committee regulatory duty on dozen of items reduced
Business communities have full faith on UBG Hanif Gohar
Decision to appoint parliamentary secretary Rana Afzal state minister for finance
Shah Mehmood will retire on 6th January Mohd Younus Dahgha likely to be appointed secretary finance
DAILY EXPRESS
Decision to appoint Rana Afzal State Minister of Finance. Oath will be taken on Tuesday
New Karachi Goods gutted by fire in towel factory
ECNEC approved combined effluent treatment plant
9.64% progress in large scale manufacturing
Prime Minister chairman Senate Zardari will visit federation soon
Huge foreign loans declared dangerous for countrys economy
Stressed to enhance trade with Uzbekistan
Objection on eliminating Associations role from export package
Election campaign of B.M.P and alliance group gain momentum
RD issue is going to resolve officials gave assurance Lahore Chamber
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 22 2017
DAWN NEWS
FPCCI demands appointment of finance minister
CCI rules against creation of fiscal coordination committee
Value-added textile exports rise 12pc
THE NEWS
Policymakers urged to get ready for fourth industrial revolution
Forex reserves down to $20.383bln
FBR falls short of Rs283bln to meet half-year revenue target
SME-friendly policies stressed for growth
Textile exports up 8 percent to $5.51bln in July-Nov
Businessmen urge joint strategy for economic uplift
Govt urged to restore trade bodies role
B RECORDER
FO brings role of PKR under CPEC spotlight
Textile exports record 7.45 percent growth YoY in November
Ministry SBP not serious in implementing PMs export package PRGMEA
PM urged to appoint full-time finance minister
Forex reserves decline $303 million
Financing gap in the external sector
FBR likely to miss collection target for second quarter
DAILY JANG
Under the present circumstances permanent or care taker finance minister be appointed SM Muneer
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile exports record 7.45 percent growth YoY in November
FPCCI export awards ceremony scheduled for 26th December
PAK-US business opportunities expected in February
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 21 2017
DAWN NEWS
CPEC plan details still awaited
Industrialisation gaining momentum PM
Current account deficit almost doubles
India has drastically cut visas for Pakistanis
THE NEWS
State Bank set to offer mobile remittance scheme
Current account deficit nearly doubles in July-November FY18
Cotton import from India delayed till Jan
Revenue board suspends zero-rated sales tax
B RECORDER
CA deficit soars to $6.43bn in Jul-Nov
FBR chief opens BTB Zone RTO-II
Export-oriented industry LCCI for early resolution of all issues
Law drafted Citizens to get undisclosed assets legalized
DAILY JANG
Petrol diesel kerosene oil likely to increase by Rs.7 Rs.5. and Rs.6/- respectively
Electric tariff likely to reduce by Rs.1.47 per unit
F.B.R collected 11 lac tax return during 168 days. Spokesman
Polic patrolling increased in Korangi Industrial Area Sohail Anwar Sayal
Pakistan business group can resolve the issues of business community Ghulam Ali Nasir Magoon
Tomorrow will be the shortest day and longest night.
DAILY EXPRESS
Due to dollar rate petrol likely to increase by Rs. 7/-
Lahore is number one in property tax evasion 80%. Revenue lost
Iftikhar Malik stressed on free trade agreement with U.S
Decision to link reducing tariff with enhancement of exports.
Deindustrialization Industrialists alarmed the bell
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 20 2017
DAWN NEWS
Yuan Proposal Puzzles Financial Circles
Industries face action for not paying minimum wages to workers
CPEC plan lost in frivolous chatter
Investors fret as SEZ entry plans face delays
Traders welcome yuan but with reservations
Rupee at its fair value SBP chief
Govt not looking for new finance minister
60m working people in country still deprived of basic rights
THE NEWS
Loadshedding may end next summer power secretary
National Water Policy needed to tackle serious threat to Pakistans supply system
ICST urges govt to announce new tax formula
The wait for an economic messiah
Theres no acute water shortage in city claims Murad
FBR hell-bent on freezing bank accounts for non-compliance
Revenue body to withdraw regulatory duty on raw material
Rise of grey economy rooted in bad governance
B RECORDER
Govt may introduce Foreign Asset Tax
Economic-corridors-development
Eroded rupee to hit manufacturing sector
Lasbela CCI demands revised trade policy
Regulatory duty list FBR chief admits analytical Errors
SEZs under CPEC made Pakistan ideal country for FDI
Tax system riddled with loopholes
Associations role vital for transparent disbursement of PMs package PHMA
LCCIs report on state of economy launched
DAILY JANG
Issuance of green card to foreign investors and professional by Saudi Arabia under consideration
5 driving license center will be increased in city Ghulam Qadir Tehbo
Tax system cannot go forward until business community taken on board Tariq Pasha
DAILY EXPRESS
On onward market will determine value of dollar governor SBP
Chairman FBR expressed dissatisfaction on tax audit
Industrialists reject in house effluent treatment plant
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 18, 2017
DAWN NEWS
In an election year, to borrow or not to borrow
THE NEWS
Pakistan, IMF revise budget deficit target up to 5pc of GDP
In Pakistan, banking sector most vulnerable to cyber attacks
In an election year, to borrow or not to borrow
B RECORDER
CPEC-related projects China explains concessional loans
DAILY JANG
At last dollar reached at RS 112/-
DAILY EXPRESS
Demand to reduce cost of production for export promotion
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 17 2017
DAWN NEWS
Private-sector credit off-take doubles
Trade growth in developing Asia gathers pace
FBR asked to sustain rise in tax collection
THE NEWS
Rupee depreciation to render devastating effect on growth
Govt needs to shun IMFs role in policymaking
Pakistan has strong industrial base Canadian HC
B RECORDER
PMs package Steps towards payment of drawback claims introduced
Textile exporters dismayed at taking associations out of equation
IMFs interference in economy mother of ills LCCI
Countrys economy becoming fragile over time Dr Pasha
New duty drawback order Value added industry feels neglected
DAILY EXPRESS
Increased external debt on Pakistan
Strong criticism on Sindh industries registration act 2017
IMFs interference in economy mother of ills LCCI
Textile sector object on new duty draw back on taxes order
Trade show in monterol under Pak Canada business Chamber
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE December 18, 2017
DAWN NEWS
In an election year, to borrow or not to borrow
THE NEWS
Pakistan, IMF revise budget deficit target up to 5pc of GDP
In Pakistan, banking sector most vulnerable to cyber attacks
In an election year, to borrow or not to borrow
B RECORDER
CPEC-related projects China explains concessional loans
DAILY JANG
At last dollar reached at RS 112/-
DAILY EXPRESS
Demand to reduce cost of production for export promotion
DATE: December 16, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Provinces aim to claw back powers in oil and gas sector
Wholesalers get a windfall following currency depreciation
Email financial statements SECP
THE NEWS
No further extension in income tax returns date
Pakistan repays IDB $137m on its refusal to grant rollover
Pakistans foreign debt, liabilities rise 2.4 percent in July-Sept
PM invites incentives proposals from business community to boost exports
FDI jumps 57.2pc to $1.146bln in July-Nov
Listed firms to submit financial statements, reports electronically
Indian government ignored warnings over GST roll out
B RECORDER
Income tax audit FBR empowered to automatically select cases of late filers
Massive Chinese investment Country fetched over $1bn FDI in July-Nov
TDAP to hold awareness seminar on e-commerce
DG PCA to report directly to chairman FBR
Gas supply closure every Sunday industrial and captive power
DAILY JANG
Pakistans economic progress speed will remain IMF mission
UBG has proved its majority before election SM Muneer
Business community should become unite to restore federation dignity businessmen panel
Govt decided not to extend any more in filing date of tax return
Govts no plan to devalue rupee PM
PIAs USA route restored 1st flight will leave on 1st January
DAILY EXPRESS
Foreign direct investment increased by $1bn during July-Nov
FBRs negligence revenue of Rs 385 billion blocked
Listed companies instructed to file financial statements
Car sale increased by 33% during 5 months reached to 136,000
PM sought exports plan from business community
Cotton prices reached at its peak of 7 years
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 15, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Govt says no IMF bailout needed, mulls another bond launch
Pakistan unprepared for Fourth Industrial Revolution
Volatility recedes as rupee finds moorings
THE NEWS
Pakistan has decoupled economy from politics IMF
IMF says rupee devaluation a welcome move for economic growth
Cotton output may drop to 12.6 million bales on Punjab lows
Forex reserves fall to $20.686bln
Pakistan can become high-income economy WB
World Bank keen to conduct study on logistics services
B RECORDER
SBPs forex reserves up by $2 billion
IMF raises the alarm about fiscal deficit, external sector
BMP optimistic about 2018 FPCCI elections
Four contesting for FPCCIs presidents slot on December 29
FBR asked to extend deadline for e-filing of returns by December 31
TDAP for improving quality & value of products
APTMA Punjab chief seeks restoration of 28 percent system gas supply
Pragmatic case selection model for audit – I
DAILY JANG
Depreciation of rupee is a good decision IMF
Forex reserves fall to $20.686bln
Stability of rupee trend of hike in dollar changed
Election being contested to make countrys economy stable Mehtab Chawla
Today is the last day to file income tax return tax bar demands extension
DAILY EXPRESS
IMF for softening exchange rate and stressed on tough monetary policy
Tax evaders to be brought into tax net
Rupees rate can further be deprecated IMF
SBP under compulsion to control dollar
Tax offices being given free hand to achieve revenue target
212 Pakistani companies to take part in German exhibition
Forex reserves fall to $20.686bln
ECO countries agreed to double trade
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 13, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Rupee sees continued volatility
Bank advances record robust growth
THE NEWS
New LNG terminal underway to meet private sectors demand
SBP sees private credit off-take to boom in Q4
German envoy urges removal of trade hiccups
Rupee devaluation to hurt economy
B RECORDER
Natural gas sector Ogra rules out role of proposed tariff regime
German envoy wants one-shop facility for foreign investors in Pakistan
Associated firms Disclosure of investment details Mandatory
Rupee devaluation will impede economic cycle LCCI
Customs affairs Pakistan, Russia to sign agreement
Three main sources of tainted money
Unlisted securities SECP places curbs on cos making Investments
C/A deficit constitutes major challenge to economy Bajwa
DAILY JANG
Dollar record high at Rs 112, 7 rupees increase in 3 days
If SBP intervenes than rupee value will be improved Experts
Sindh govt decision to register industries again established from 1991
DAILY EXPRESS
New IMF program us dollar reached at its peak to Rs 112
Decision to amend in policy frame work for electric tariff
Programe beings to outreach tax payers for tax payers
15 billion dollar deficit is a matter of concern
Us dollar 1st time reached at Rs 112
Business community expressed concern on devaluation of Pak rupee
New mechanism for gas price is being introduced chairperson OGRA
Inflation to hit likely due to depreciation of rupee
LPG price increased by Rs 10/- per KG
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 11, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Rising prevalence of ATM fraud
THE NEWS
Pak expats to have bank accounts in Pakistan
B RECORDER
Call for deregulation of exchange rate
Delay in posting policy FTO summons secy FBR, chief commissioner Sialkot
BMP vows to setup FPCCIs regional offices
7th session of Pakistan Australia Joint Trade body held at Canberra
China urges Pakistani businessmen to benefit from SHFTZ
PKR devaluation to exacerbate external debt burden
DAILY JANG
DAILY EXPRESS
Pakistan stressed on Australia for FTA
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 10, 2017
DAWN NEWS
SSGCL AD RLNG available for gas connections
THE NEWS
SC directs Sindh CM to give time frame for completion of water, sewerage plants in province
China aid, trade and investment
IMF team hails economic stability
B RECORDER
Twin deficits Govt trying to ease IMF concerns
Pakistan-China JCC agrees to resolve tax-related Disputes
Govt urged to clip FBRs powers
CPEC business opportunities moot to be held on 12th
System gas for industrial sector FCCI for restoration of life saving quota
DAILY JANG
IMF instructions 5 to 10% exchange rate for adjustment decision taken
DAILY EXPRESS
Textile sector refund reached at Rs 100 billion
Increased power generation is the credit of Govt UBG leaders
Federation election will be win by overwhelming majority
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 09, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Dollar rises to Rs107 in market-driven adjustment
In talks with IMF, Pakistan agrees to depreciate rupee
THE NEWS
Senate body seeks details of mega tax fraud cases
FBR moves ECC for rationalizing Regulatory Duty on several items
Rupee devalues 3.9 percent to hit four year low on import payments
UN body advises broadening of personal income tax base
Nigerian envoy for cooperation between SMEs of both countries
Management of water must to avert economic erosion FPCCI
B RECORDER
Effective PKR devaluation SBP says weaker rupee will help economy
ECC decides to add fuel marker to SKO
THE RUPEE Dollar at Rs 107 in inter-bank market
Economy paying dearly for political instability LCCI chief
DAILY JANG
Anti-business people will get crushing defeat U.B.G leaders
Rupee value depreciated dollar stand at Rs.107
DAILY EXPRESS
Volatility in currency market dollar reached at its peak
Prime Minister assured business community to review on Rd
State Bank praised change in rupee value
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 08, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Gas shortage aggravates after fault in LNG terminal
Pakistans exchange rate facing risks UN body warns
Foreign exchange reserves soar to $21 billion
SBP directs banks to adopt PayPak cards
THE NEWS
FBR devises strategy to bring all army personnel under tax net
FBR to clear Rs6 billion in five-yearold sales tax refunds
Forex reserves reach 4-month high as Eurobond, sukuk proceeds land
Pakistan, China to launch online trade verification from April
B RECORDER
GSP Plus scheme UK promises to extend support
Army personnel number of tax return filers to be raised to 125,000
FBR moving summary on recently-imposed RD
$2.5 billion Sukuk, Eurobond proceeds Reserves receive a boost
US cautions its citizens against unnecessary travel
UK businesses Pakistan an opportune destination, says PM
TDAP urges exporters to register under EU’s REX system by 31st December
K-Electric accused of overcharging consumers
SBP spurs banks for adoption of PayPak cards
PTEA concerned over suspension of system gas under quota Regime
Mainstream political parties consent to devising a charter of Economy
Separating garments from textile
Information exchange with Customs China to begin by April 2018
DAILY JANG
Mechanism ready to bring Army officials into Tax-net
K-Electric accused of overcharging consumers
Establishment of German Pakistan chamber of commerce is good move Murad Ali Shah
Electricity new production policy
DAILY EXPRESS
Order to demolish illegal water hydrants and connection
USAID earmarked 35 million dollar for SMEs
TDAP instructed exporter to get them register under REX system
Govt lifts ban on import of cotton from India
Duty free import of cotton will be disaster cotton ginners
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 07, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Major fault in new LNG terminal disrupts gas supplies
Use CNIC to register new taxpayers Abbasi
Govt to revisit duties on raw materials
THE NEWS
Company registrationsup 40pc in November SECP
Cotton cess be collected by district collectors
PM meets businessmen panel team
Indias central bank holds rates, eyes inflation
B RECORDER
PM assures industrialists Govt not given any outof- the box incentives to Chinese
Imported goods SHC to resume hearing of RD case today
UK business delegation accompanied by London Mayor
London Mayor meets Shahbaz British investors keen interest in CPEC projects
National electricity plan being devised minister
China wants to help Pakistan become an industrial economy Ashan Iqbal
Evaluation of performance SECP asks BoDs to put in place effective mechanism
Sindh govt hampering industrialization in province
Import of cotton Govt all set to withdraw ST customs duty
DAILY JANG
Countries business community has faith on the leadership U.B.G S.M.Muneer
Pakistan is progressing due to business community of Pakistan
DAILY EXPRESS
Concerned bank will compensate consumers for losses state bank
Karachi chamber expressed concern on alarming rise of street crimes
Lahore chamber boycotts Amritsar fair
Chinese industries being given preference impression is not correct Prime
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 06, 2017
DAWN NEWS
London will remain open to talent from Pakistan mayor
98.5pc of Pakistans GDP is generated by its citizens says former SBP governor
State Bank wakes up to ATM skimming incidents
SC seeks time frame for completion of effluent treatment plants
THE NEWS
FBR online portal to verify audit recovery notices
B RECORDER
The credit goes to textile sector
FIA launches probe into ATM fraud scam
Industrial areas Karachi Police give priority to law & order DIGP
Foreign investors said to have optimistic view of Pakistans economic future
SBP asks bank to compensate skimming-hit customers
Minister explains why 6.2pc growth target could not be achieved
SAARC Chamber to hold Business Leaders Enclave in Nepal
DAILY JANG
DIG south visits Korangi Association of Trade and Industry
DAILY EXPRESS
Exporters assured to get refund by next week
Release of consignments without payment of regulator duty unearthed
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 05, 2017
DAWN NEWS
Rs10m stolen from 559 bank accounts in ATM fraud
Private sectors credit off-take quadruples
Govt keen to resolve industry issues
THE NEWS
Pakistan, Hong Kong ratify treaty to avoid double taxation
Govt keen to spur growth in manufacturing sector adviser
Policy implementation must to encourage investment competition
SAARC CCI president to visit Pakistan from today
Early release of refunds assured
B RECORDER
FBR asked to remove tariff anomalies
Pakistan-Iran FTA draft finalized
UBG manifesto can resolve traders issues
Pakistan Hong Kong ratify tax agreement
Exporters tax matters to be resolved on priority basis FBR member
Manually filed returns Field formations directed to provide info
Package for textile sector Recommendations to be finalised today
DAILY JANG
Biometric condition for Ummrah pilgrims once again suspended till 1st January
Textile sectors guniene demands will be resolved on priority basis Khawja Tanvir
Increase in gas tariff is unavoidable chairperson OGRA
DAILY EXPRESS
Govts announced to eliminate electric loadshedding
Search of Tax payers FBR reached at Mobile Consumers
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 03, 2017
THE NEWS
FBR chief’s performance foils his removal bid
FBR blacklists over 100 companies for false refund claims
Saarc CCI calls for deeper economic cooperation with China
Chinese businessmen keen for JVs with Pakistan
‘FPCCI must restore confidence of trade bodies’
B RECORDER
Customs values of viscose suiting fabrics revised
Remove the misconceptions on CPEC
Tax returns date extended to Dec 15
DAILY JANG
2017 petroleum price increased 9th time
DAILY EXPRESS
Increase in prices of petroleum products
SBP hold awareness seminar on financial schemes
2nd phase of FTA with China consultation with stake holders begins
Stressed on international environmental laws to promote exports
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE: December 01, 2017
DAWN NEWS
POL products get pricier by 8.25pc
Revenue collection falls short of target
Citibank sees opportunities in Pakistan
India’s economy rebounds from three-year low
THE NEWS
Ogra proposes tariff rationalisation for gas utilities
Forex reserves fall to $19.693bln
Bureaucratic delays risk downturn in economic growth
PSQCA launches licence to speed up consignment clearance
B RECORDER
Provisional figures: FBR collects Rs1.3trn in Jul-Nov
Rs1.48 increase in petrol price
Date of filing returns extended up to December 15
PSQCA seeks access to Web-based One Customs
Ownership of KCCI’s building: EPTB decision is not final, says KCCI chief
Google launches ‘Datally’ for safety of mobile data
PBIF demands action against LPG price-hike
Govt has procured $1 billion loans in just 4 months!
‘Trade, Compliance of Labour Standards in Global Supply Chains’ launched
Foreign reserves slightly fall: SBP
DAILY JANG
Electric tariff reduced by Rs. 2.25 per unit for the month of October 2017
PM photo Graph placed on website of Ministry of Finance in place of Ishaq Dar
FBR decided to bring 2 lac non-filers into tax net
DAILY EXPRESS
15 days extended to file income tax return
Petrol Rs 1.48, Diesel Rs 3.12, kerosene oil Rs 4.39 per liter costly
Govt reserves expected to increase by 16 billion dollar
Forex reserves within a week reduced by 1 crore 75 lac dollar