Date: February 28, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Jitters in Sindh as CPPs gas cutoff deadline looms
Rs1,000 surcharge for individuals
SSGC AD, YOUR EASE; OUR PRIORITYTHE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
FBR rakes in Rs20.4 billion on withholding tax in seven months
Gold rates drop R1,050/tolaBUSINESS RECORDER
Sales tax: FBR to recover arrears through bank account
AEO certificate holders: FBR asks port authorities to provide all facilities
Money laundering: FBR sets up body to monitor progress on disposal of assets
Spot rate down by Rs300 at Rs11900 on cotton market
FATF – Pakistan has been working harder
Surcharge on electricityTHE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Pakistan may import Indian cotton
Industrialists seek cut in energy tariff
Oil, gas production continues to fall
Pakistan urged to tap Kyrgyz market
PIA reduces domestic faresEXPRESS NEWSPAPER
PIA introduce special fare for domestic
Date: February 27, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Pakistan, Qatar sign 10-year LNG supply contract
Foreign investment in 7MFY21 down by 78pc: ministry
Profit outflow crosses $1bn
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Cheaper LNG deal signed with Qatar
FBR warns officials to speed up issuance of tax exemption papers
Inflation up, exports and investment down
Pakistani brands get IPR protection in 100 countries
Rupee hits 3-month high level of 158.1 on foreign inflows
Gold rates down Rs1,050/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
‘Profit margin of business community shrinking every month’
Commissioners (Appeals): FBR withdraws instructions
POL products’ prices: Ogra recommends substantial increase
Tax-exempt areas: No goods to be allowed sans registration, tax payment: FBR
July-February (2020-21): FBR surpasses revenue target
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project: FBR introduces new chapter in customs law
Central Business District inaugurated, Deal with Qatar to help save $300m annually: PM
New LNG deal signed; shipments to start in Jan
SPI up 2.41pc WoW
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
New textile policy on the cards
Industry decries absence of policy to boost cotton output
Economy showing signs of recovery
Power consumers brace for biting heat
New LNG deal signed with Qatar
Rupee strengthens against dollar
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Signs of improvement shows in Pakistani economy
Likely to rate hike of Petrol from 1 March by Rs.20.07
Date: February 26, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Pakistan to stay on FATF grey list till June
Pakistan joins Madrid system to protect trademarks
Moody’s notes strong bank profits in 2020
Complaints against banks increased 56pc in 2020
Exchange firms allowed forward sale
RESERVES FALL
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Will have to address three remaining points till June: FATF keeps Pakistan in grey list
LCCI, Pakistan HVACR sign deal
Forex firms allowed forward sale transaction with banks
Banking ombudsman provides Rs598mln relief to consumers
Forex reserves slip to $20.041bln
Gold rates fall Rs350/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
KCCI urges Nepra to declare K-Electric’s plea ‘infructuous’
KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs300 to Rs12,000
‘Trade facilitation a great step’
Govt reviews Ogra recommendations on gas price hike
SSGC holds first in-person Khuli Kachehri
Export proceeds in USD: ECs allowed forward sale transactions with banks
BMP provides Rs598m relief to banking customers in 2020
Banks report strong 2020 profit growth: Moody’s
B Attachment of bank accounts, IR officials can recover ST arrears from defaulters
Pakistan joins Madrid System of Trademark
Punjab-based RLNG-fired power plants: Suspension of gas supply contributed to blackout
Pakistan not out of the FATF woods yet
There’s need for new tax model
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
FBR urged to resolve industry issues
NEPRA reserves ruling on K-Electric’s petition
Experts discuss opportunities post-Covid
SBP reserves rise $19m to $12.9b
Pakistan to launch 5G by Dec 2022
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
FATF decided further Pakistan keep grey list up to June
Qatar agreed to reduce LNG price, will save 2 billions dollar
Date: February 25, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Cotton hits 11-year high of Rs11,700
Pakistan’s unexpected dilemma: too much electricity
Late filers to pay surcharge for inclusion in ATL
NCOC relaxes Covid restrictions as cases decline
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Production shortfalls push cotton price to 11-year high
FPCCI warns of nonparticipation in budget making
Exports to Japan fall 11 percent in first half
Active Taxpayers’ List to be published on 1st March
Rupee extends gains
BUSINESS RECORDER
Cotton rate jumps to 11-year high
Cotton yarn import from India: Aptma rejects proposal
Cotton imports: highest ever and still counting
KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs400 to Rs11,700
Business community underscores need for signing CoE
Streetlights and electricity: KMC, KE agree on one window operation
Secy Industries assures business community of support
Imported items covered: Reduced rate of 2pc tax shall be applicable from Nov 20, 2020
FBR to publish ATL for 2020 on March 1
Pakistan, Sri Lanka decide to broaden FTA
Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Conference held
Effective from March 15, 2021, NCOC decides to lift some restrictions
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
FATF grey-listing caused ‘$38b losses’
Foreign borrowing soars to $6.7b
Rupee jumps to three-month high at 158.75
FBR to publish Active Taxpayers’ List
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
APTMA rejected proposal to import cotton yarn from India
Date: February 24, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Circular debt to rise despite tariff increase, NA body told
Nepra warns KE of ‘consequences’ if loadshedding conducted in summerTHE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
61pc traders consider business environment suitable: survey
‘No need for zero-rating regime with FASTER Plus’
FBR to strengthen IT system for combating fake tax invoices
SSGC to hold first physical open court for customers
Gold rates fall Rs50/tolaBUSINESS RECORDER
Rs436bn to be added to circular debt in FY21, govt tells NA body
‘No need of ST zero rating regime for exporters’
Resolution of ‘legitimate’ issues: Nepra pledges support to KE
Industrial use of electricity increases 17pc in Jan: Omar
SSGC holding first in-person Khuli Katchehri
KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs200 to Rs11,300
An argument against Rs 5,000 currency note
Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade & Investment Conference todayTHE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
FBR official says ‘no need for zero-rating’
FBR data shows tax discrepancy
NEPRA reserves ruling on K-Electric’s petition
Pakistan, Sri Lanka to discuss trade ties
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Discrepancies in the data of FBR
Decision reserved on application of K-Electric for electric rate enhance by Rs.1.71
Date: February 23, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Current account posts deficit for second month
Pakistan to host World Environment Day this year
NADRA AD, REGARDING VISA
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Moody’s terms remittances growth credit positive for Pakistan’s banks
Current account deficit shrinks to $229 million in January
Forex processing at banks to go digital by Feb end
Gold rates rise Rs400/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
FBR chief assures customs agents, traders of resolving their issues
Reduced human interactions: FBR chief explains policy initiative to businesspeople
Remittances beat Moody’s expectation
Trade volume seen very low on cotton market
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Current account deficit at $229m
Date: February 22, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Why our exporters suck at exporting
Covid pushing world towards digital economy
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
If decisions are based on merit: Pakistan will be removed from FATF grey list
BUSINESS RECORDER
FBR Member granted powers to redress ST pleas
Cotton yarn crisis: PHMA urges govt to formulate strategy
Weekly Cotton Review: Bullish trend prevails; rate remains stable
POL products’ prices
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Exploring world’s biggest market
Energy security: some suggestions
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
FATF meeting will start today, likely to exit Pakistan name from Gray list
Only 0.3% Pakistan share in Europe import
SBP scheme for Corona, loan issued Rs.10 billion 7 cror
Date: February 21, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Chinese firm plans $150m industrial park to lift exports
Digital economyTHE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Commissioner Inland Revenue asked to avoid annulment of orders
Germany advises Pakistan to learn from neighbours for exports
Rupee may remain firmBUSINESS RECORDER
FBR commissioners asked to use ‘powers of inquiry’
Pak exporters must be able to produce all classes of entire value-chain: German envoy
Trade remains stable on cotton marketTHE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Govt to reduce IPPs’ gas tariff by 35%
NEPRA chairman emphasises green energy
Private sector borrowing surges
Business optimism among small enterprises declines
Date: February 20, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Subsidy to be given to cotton growers on seed, fertiliser
Power firms seek 93-paisa hike for January
SBP broadens scope for use of exports proceeds
Sindh Legal Advisory Call Center Ad,THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Flawed exchange rate resulted in de-industrialisation: Raza Baqir
SBP relaxes foreign payment rules for exporters
SBP makes digital, card transactions more secure and easier
SECP tightens AGMs attending rules
Non-cash bank transactions generate Rs4.68bln tax in 7M
FBR seeks tax proposals
PM to visit Sri Lanka on 23rd
Rupee weakens
Gold rates drop Rs250/tola
Small & medium losersBUSINESS RECORDER
SFCAs: SBP broadens purposes for use of funds by exporters
SBP makes digital, card transactions more secure and easier
FY22 budget proposals: FBR outlines parameters for business community
Businesspeople say they are being let down by municipality
Indigenous resources generation: ICCI chief urges govt to focus on new policy reforms
SPI up 0.55pc WoW
Internet services: Alternate arrangements made
SMEs facing credit apartheid?
KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs11,100THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
SBP takes measures to boost exports
SBP moves against fake calls to bank customers
CPPA requests Rs0.92 increase in electricity tariff
Karachiites in for a traffic nightmareEXPRESS NEWSPAPER
SBP made more safe digital card transactions
Ready to further rate enhance of electricity by 92 paisas
Value of dollar enhanced by 18 paisas
Date: February 19, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Air pollution caused 160,000 deaths in big cities last year: NGO
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
FPCCI to rally for country's economic uplift
SBP issues directions for quality data reporting in eCIB
RTO Karachi collects 56pc above January target
Cotton stockpiling in factories falls 34pc
Forex reserves fall to $20.058bln
Chinese companies told to follow int’l standards to lift Karachi’s garbage
Resource planning for SMEs
BUSINESS RECORDER
FBR revises functions, powers of Members
KCCI urges govt to focus on providing business friendly environment
Clearance of import, export consignments: Traders facing unnecessary delays
NEPRA delegation visits KE facilities
Trade volume seen satisfactory on cotton market
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Pakistan’s debt, liabilities jump to Rs44.98tr
SBP reserves fall $59m to $12.8b
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Last week, Foreign Exchange reserves decreased by $5 cror 90 lacs
Value of dollar down by 35 paisas
Date: February 17, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Accord reached with IMF for release of $500m
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
LTO Karachi collects Rs849bln, crosses 7-month target
Going after the garment giants
Conditions fulfilled, IMF package restored?
Roshan digital accounts receive $500mln in five months
SECP unveils fast banking portal
Gold price rises Rs150/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
NRPs maintaining RDAs: Simplified tax regime unveiled
Project for SMEs financing by SBP: Likely delay, cost overrun attributed to lockdown, PKR dip
Businesspeople demand cancellation of hike in tariff
Shortage of cotton yarn: Exporters not able to work at full potential, says FBAATI chief
Fabric, yarn: Exporters not accepting orders due to high price, short availability?
Bullish trend witnessed on cotton market
LSM: tables turning?
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Karachi traffic police issues diversion plan for HBL PSL
Accord with IMF paves way for $500m release
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Pakistani Exporters online participated in World Trade Exhibitions
Date: February 16, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Country’s water storage capacity on the decline
No change in petroleum rates as govt cuts levy
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Sapphire forms JV with Britain-based Carrington Textiles
Gold rates fall Rs200/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
POL products’ prices remain unchanged
EFP asks govt to extend financing schemes for a year
Two fire tenders: SITE body president expresses gratitude to governor
KPTMA concerned at moratorium of gas supply
KCA cuts cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs11000
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
FBR flouts orders to pay tax refunds
Dubai airport reports 70% fall in passengers
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Virtual TEXPO, organized workshop alongwith top fashion personalities
No change in the price of petroleum products, summary of price enhancement rejected
Value of Dollar enhanced by 45 paisas, per tola gold down by Rs.200
Date: February 15, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
FBR told to act against non-compliant withholding agents
Active Covid cases drop by 50pc since second peakTHE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
FBR directed to initiate proceedings against non-compliant withholding agents
KMC receives half of 52 fire engines imported from ChinaBUSINESS RECORDER
New LNG terminals required to indicate needed capacity
Tax Laws Amendment Ord 2021 promulgated
Futures spread increases by 355bps
FATF Action Plan: Progress made on all 27 benchmarks
Non-compliant withholding agents: FTO orders FBR to initiate proceedings
PBF criticises further hike in petrol prices
Governor hands over 50 fire tenders, two water bowsers to KMC
Weekly Cotton Review: Bullish trend prevails in local marketTHE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Export push: an encouraging trend in economic recovery
KMC receives 24 fire tenders
Date: February 14, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
20 items contribute 33pc to Rs1.136tr revenue collection: FBR
Rupee hits 3-month high vs dollar
Lahore among world’s worst cities for its air qualityTHE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Sixth time in a row: All set for increase in POL prices
Customs slashes yarn valuation to encourage imports
Businesses urge SBP to extend easy loans for paying salaries
Weekly inflation hits 9-week high of 9.17 percent
Rupee may strengthen furtherBUSINESS RECORDER
FPCCI chief for extending ‘Refinance Scheme’ for payment of wages, salaries
Prices of POL products likely to surge
PEPCA for ending unfair pricing regime affecting LPG producers
Liberalizing foreign exchange regime
Cotton spot rate rises by Rs100 to Rs11100THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Govt striving to revive manufacturing sector
Pakistan urged to promote ease of doing business
EU hosts webinar on digitalisation initiatives
New LPG policy offers more perks
OGRA recommends Rs16 per litre hike in POL prices
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
New LPG Policy, further tax relaxation for big Importers
OGRA sent summary for rise the rate of Petrol by Rs.16 per liter
Date: February 13, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Razak rules out duty-free cotton import from India
LSM expands by 11.4pc in December
Power tariff raised by Rs1.95/unit
Roshan Digital Accounts attract $480m: SBP
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
LSM posts 11.4pc growth in December
FBR initiates reforms in tax collection
FBR withdraws 3-year old notification to pave ways for tax recovery
Nepra approves Re0.82 per unit hike in power tariff
‘Pakistan not to allow duty-free cotton from India’
Govt must spin into action to save cotton: brokers
Gold rates down Rs800/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
Production of mere 5.6m cotton bales alarming: KCBF
Almost Rs2 hike in tariffs of Discos, KE approved by govt
Business community slams govt over hike in power, gas tariff
Waqar made Dy convener of FPCCI body
PIA announces 10pc discount for BQATI members, their immediate family
FBR surpasses 7-month revenue target
Electronic mode of serving notice: FBR withdraws legal clarification of 2018
LSM output up 8.16pc in 1HFY21
SPI records 0.81pc increase WoW
RDA, NPCs: SBP chief explains how new initiatives will benefit economy
KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs11000
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
No plan to import cotton duty-free from India
Govt jacks up power tariff by Rs1.95
PIA urged to digitalise award-plus scheme
Rupee touches three-month high
Industrialists reject tariff increase
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
During December Industrial Production reach on its peak in 22 months
Electric rate enhanced per unit by 95 paisas, consumer 50 units also in trouble
We will resolve problem of taxpayers. Chairman FBR
Exporters showed satisfaction on SBP steps
Peoples can open their Bank Account from Home
CEO of PIA visited Bin Qasim Association of Trade & Industries
Per tola Gold down by Rs.800, Dollar reach lowest in 3 month
Date: February 12, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Tax policy unit set up after delay of two years
Nepra approves another 83-paisa base tariff hike
Pakistan’s e-commerce market growing
Under-invoicing and exports
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Govt nods to tax policy unit under finance division’s control
Declare cotton emergency: LCCI
Forex reserves fall to $20.073bln
Internet speed tops 1.6gbps in Pakistan’s first 5G test
Car sales jump 44pc to 14,543 units in Jan
BUSINESS RECORDER
FBR against proposed restoration of zero-rating regime
TDAP embarks on virtual world through Texpo 2021
Revision in FE Manual: Value-added textile export sector lauds PM
Second increase in 2 days: Nepra raises Discos’ tariffs by 83 paisa per unit
Mark-up subsidy scheme: Over 8,000 applications received, Baqir tells PM
Increasing exports of synthetic fibre: Govt to reduce duty in budget: Dawood
Step aimed at increased revenue generation approved by Hafeez
Local cotton market remains satisfactory
Cotton: do not learn from India
Tariff adjustments stay high
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Govt asked to declare cotton emergency
Govt to set up Tax Policy Unit
Jordan keen to boost trade with Pakistan
SBP reserves fall $82m to $12.9b
Automobile sales jump 46% in January 2021
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Approval granted to set up independent Tax Policy Unit
Approval given for further expensive of Electricity
Finance Minister instructed to release refund of 5 cror immediately
Date: February 11, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Record Rs51bn financing in a week under Temporary Economic Refinance Facility
Manufacturers payment initiative launched
Ogra allows Rs13.4 rate increase to SNGPL
Energy ministry warned of LNG supply chain disruption
SBP launches three groups for invesment abroad
Feedback on CITRO sought
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Gas price for Punjab, KP made dearer by 2pc
Nepra urged to reduce power tariff, stop detection bills and loadshedding
SBP exempts resident investors from approval for foreign investment
T-bills auction beats target; yields mostly flat
FBR proposes rules for secure refund payments
‘Improved e-commerce infrastructure to boost sector’
BUSINESS RECORDER
FBR issues new system for electronic IT refund
Massive increase in Discos’ tariffs allowed
Ogra allows SNGPL to raise average price of gas
Startups, fintechs and exports: SBP notifies revisions in chapter 20 of FE Manual
Need for uninterrupted gas supply stressed
Launch of first phase of TAPI gas pipeline project planned for this year: ADB
THE RUPEE: Slight falls against USD
KPTM criticises demand for allowing Indian cotton yarn import
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Power tariff hiked by Rs1.53 per unit
OGRA approves 2% tariff hike for SNGPL consumers
Bank deposits grow 16.5% in one year
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Per unit Electric rate enhanced by Rs.1.53 for the month of Dec 2020
Demanded ban on export of cotton yarn below 30 single count
Date: February 10, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Textile sector issues will be raised with PM: Razak
KE makes demand for additional Rs40bn
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Industries to get uninterrupted electricity
KE wants to charge consumers Rs3.9bln in backdated bills
SBP suggests amending forex exchange rules to assist startups
Sales tax registration suspended on noncompliance
Rupee extends gains
BUSINESS RECORDER
Presidential Ord be issued: Govt urged to allow duty-free import of cotton yarn
Govt-IPPs deal: Rs800bn saving projected
Govt asks SSGC to divert gas to FFBQL
Amendment to FE Manual proposed: SBP seeks to facilitate startups to raise convertible debt
PIA offers cargo facility to KCCI members at corporate rates
Cotton spot rate rises by Rs100 to Rs10900
Gas circular debt
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
SBP mulls relaxing rules for start-ups
Private firms to import LNG by April
Pakistan to produce energy from waste
Pakistan ranks 3rd in govt support for SMEs
Banks introduce ATM receipt fee
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
K-Electric submit their request to enhance per unit rate by Rs.3.24
Dollar value further down by 0.22 paisas, Gold rate enhanced by Rs.300
Few Banks taking fee of receiving of ATM receipt
Date: February 09, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Trade deficit swells to $14.96bn in 7MFY21
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
FPCCI laments FBR’s indifference to ‘help desk’
Rupee strengthens
BUSINESS RECORDER
Tax exemptions: Experts suggest recipe for getting rid of SROs
Industrial zones, ‘Rs1.3bn approved for rehabilitation of infrastructure’
Suppliers refuse warranty of machines operating on grid supply: millers
Jan exports decline 9.89pc, imports slide 5.43pc MoM
Govt planning to launch country’s first-ever IPG
KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs10800
PBS needs to be mindful that statistics are facts
Moratorium on gas supply to CPPs is no solution
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Trade deficit widens 21% to $2.6b
Govt to reduce tariff on inputs
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Meeting of SILC, discussed Gas & Electric supply to Industries
Registration of new companies in SECP Business Centre enhanced by 24%
July to December: Trade deficit recorded Rs.15 billion dollar
Dollar came below Rs.160, Gold price stabled
Date: February 08, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Proposal for water, sanitation fee increase sent to Cabinet
Petroleum levy
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Govt may abolish corporate income tax exemptions
Imran Maniar takes charge as SSGC MD
BUSINESS RECORDER
Sick units: FPCCI nominates Zubair as convener panel
FBR’s major facilitative measure: Taxpayers, tax advisors begin taking benefit
KE delegation visits BQATI Secretariat
Weekly Cotton Review: Mixed trend witnessed in local market
Imran Maniar takes charge as SSGC’s MD
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Pakistan hopes to get off FATF grey list despite ‘strong Indian lobby’
Let’s focus on big industries
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
New power agreement with the Govt, tariff attached with dollar, IPPs get benefit
Date: February 07, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
FBR estimates Rs125bln from penalties on noncompliance
Workers report struggling with mental health problems
Rupee may remain stable next weekBUSINESS RECORDER
‘KE committed to keep industries powered up’
Benefits of digitizing documents
Business activity remains firmer on cotton market Date: February 06, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Petroleum levy collection jumps 100pc
Trade gap widens 21pc in January
Over $1bn spent on cotton imports in 6MFY21
Committee to review environmental law awaiting nominations from KCCI
Punjab plans 5,000MW power generation by 2024
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Country’s exports cross $2 bn mark four months running
Businessmen can avail FBR’s out of court settlement offer
BUSINESS RECORDER
Business community expresses solidarity with Kashmiris
10th CSR Summit & Awards 2021: Alkaram Textile wins three awards
SPI up 0.53pc WoW
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Govt misses tax reform targets
New goods clearance system launched
Businessmen asked to settle tax disputes
Date: February 05, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Nepra holds public hearing on Rs1.95 tariff hike
‘KE remains fully committed to facilitating Karachi’s industrial customers’THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Think tank gives 4.2 score to PTI tax reforms
KE committed to industrial supplies
Forex reserves rise to $20.163bln
Gold rates drop Rs650/tolaBUSINESS RECORDER
WeBOC begins blocking GDs of export containers
Govt’s power hike motion endorsed by Nepra
Ecnec clears water supply scheme for Karachi
Environmental Protection Act 2014, Sindh govt seeks nominations from KCCI for advisory body
Crisis assistance initiatives: SSGC conferred with 10th TPN CSR Award
Forex reserves cross $13bn mark
KCA cuts cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs10700THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Power consumers may face Rs1.95 per unit hike
Each Pakistani now owes Rs175,000
SBP reserves rise $33m to $13bEXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Hearing completed on the application of cost rise of Rs.1.95 per unit of electric
Foreign exchange reserves reached at dollar 20 billion 16 crore Date: February 04, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Cotton production falls by 34pc, lowest in 30 years
Pakistan’s fiscal deficit widens to Rs1.13tr in 6MFY21
Fauji Fertiliser to get gas supply for another five years
Sindh govt ready to review environmental laws on industry’s request
Exports under pressure
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Cotton arrivals plunge 34pc to 5.6 million bales
ECC nods new gas supply accord between SSGC, FFBL
First six months of fiscal year: Budget deficit widens up to 2.5pc of GDP
Gold rates drop Rs200/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
Cabinet briefed: Govt spent Rs3trn to effect correction in exchange rate
Lively TERF nearing its demise
1HFY21: Fiscal deficit recorded at 2.5pc of GDP
Industrial power plants: Federal govt urged to take notice of gas supply suspension
Monthly sales tax returns software: FBR directs PRAL to include 3rd schedule items
S Arabia again suspends entry of people from 20 states including Pakistan
Govt to provide subsidy on cotton seed: minister
Over 5.5m cotton bales reach ginneries
Bearish trend witnessed on cotton market
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Cotton production drops 34% in FY21
Government to provide subsidy on cotton seed
Consumer pays Rs47 extra on every litre of petrol
Wahab agrees to review SEPA Act 2014
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Public pays Rs.47.59 tax on per liter of petrol
Employers must ensure the registration of their employees. Employers Federation
Value of Dollar increased by 3 pasias
5 February; financial institutions will remain closed
Date: February 03, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Rs250bn tax cases settled in first half of fiscal year
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Saudi Arabia suspends entry from 20 countries, including Pakistan
FBR encourages out-of-court settlement of legal cases
Gold rates down Rs450/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
Clearance in the Sky, Customs introduces pre-arrival clearance facility
Moratorium on gas supply, KPTMA seeks CM’s intervention
Power tariffs: Optimistic targets
Govt to ensure availability of certified cotton seed
Trading volume seen low on cotton market
Bank Holiday
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Budget deficit jumps to Rs1.4tr
SEPA displeased at flouting of green laws
Sindh protests against electricity policy
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
OGRA authorized HDIP to inspect Sui Gas meters
Date: February 02, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Exports cross $2bn mark for fourth consecutive month
Govt mulls subsidy to promote cotton sowing
Inflation slows to 5.7pc in January
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
January exports cross $2bln mark fourth time in a row
FBR issues notices to companies for tax recovery
Flushing out the corrupt essential for effective growth
Must dos to counter slow growth of eCommerce in Pakistan
Inflation eased to 5.65pc in January
Gold rates rise Rs350/tola
BUSINESS RECORDER
Almost Rs2 hike allowed in KE tariff
Jul-Jan exports post 5.5pc growth YoY: Dawood
Gas supply: Govt urged to fulfill promises
Hyderabad SITE chief urges PM to restore gas supply
Petroleum Division suggests signing of long-term LNG contracts
Govt to facilitate cotton growers: Buzdar
Steady trend witnessed on cotton market
THE RUPEE: Losses vs USD registered
Covid-19: Ten vaccination centres set up in Karachi
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Cabinet to mull new gas connections
OGRA raises LPG price by Rs10 per kg
Petroleum Division backs long-term LNG deal
EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
Value of Dollar enhanced, price of Gold per tola surged by Rs.350
Date: February 01, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Petroleum prices go up for fifth straight fortnight
Decision on gasTHE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Petrol, diesel prices raised again
BUSINESS RECORDER
Power sector: ‘Economic growth can be accelerated by overcoming inefficiencies’
POL products’ prices increased
Visa summit declares digitally-enabled businesses best for growth in 2021
Weekly Cotton Review, Trading volume satisfactory, rate remains stable
PM to interact with public today
GOVT OF PAKISTAN AD,THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Pakistan’s digital landscape post-Covid
POL rates edge third time in a monthEXPRESS NEWSPAPER
3rd time price of petroleum product enhanced, price of petrol rised by Rs 2.70, Diesel Rs 2.88
Karachi exit from the list of polluted cities in the worldChinese firm plans $150m industrial park to lift exports
Digital economySubsidy to be given to cotton growers on seed, fertiliser
Power firms seek 93-paisa hike for January
SBP broadens scope for use of exports proceeds
Sindh Legal Advisory Call Center Ad,
Date: February 24, 2021
DAWN NEWSPAPER
Circular debt to rise despite tariff increase, NA body told
Nepra warns KE of ‘consequences’ if loadshedding conducted in summerTHE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
61pc traders consider business environment suitable: survey
‘No need for zero-rating regime with FASTER Plus’
FBR to strengthen IT system for combating fake tax invoices
SSGC to hold first physical open court for customers
Gold rates fall Rs50/tolaBUSINESS RECORDER
Rs436bn to be added to circular debt in FY21, govt tells NA body
‘No need of ST zero rating regime for exporters’
Resolution of ‘legitimate’ issues: Nepra pledges support to KE
Industrial use of electricity increases 17pc in Jan: Omar
SSGC holding first in-person Khuli Katchehri
KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs200 to Rs11,300
An argument against Rs 5,000 currency note
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FBR official says ‘no need for zero-rating’
FBR data shows tax discrepancy
NEPRA reserves ruling on K-Electric’s petition
Pakistan, Sri Lanka to discuss trade ties
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Discrepancies in the data of FBR
Decision reserved on application of K-Electric for electric rate enhance by Rs.1.71
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