TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 31st-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Solar energy: starting a campaign
THE NEWS
WB to provide $10.2 bn to Pakistan in next five years
B RECORDER
Establishment of Punjab Revenue Authority challenged
FBR Commissioner Appeals' forum being misused
FTO asks FBR chief to look into grievances of taxpayers
Trade with India: why oppose it?
Amendment to Sales Tax Act, 1990
DAILY JANG
Pol prices reduced by Rs 5.61 summary to be signed today
Govt has collected Rs 5.1 Billion under the head levy
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 30th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Govt efforts insufficient to reverse looming Disney ban
CNG for six hours daily from April 1
THE NEWS
Punjab CNG stations to remain open for six hours a day
Textile, iron companies using FTO office to break tax queue
IMF for expanding tax circle, ending relaxations
Baig brothers host dinner for new TDAP CEO
Country to become self-sufficient in gas in 5 years: minister
FBR likely to ask banks to provide details
Wal-Mart sees $3bn opportunity to refill shelves
B RECORDER
Export of 500 megawatts power: decision subject to clearance by India''s Cabinet
Inflation likely to rebound: IMF
Section 177 of IT Ordinance: LHC stays selection of cases for audit
Business community for making NTN Mandatory
'Carpet sector can't benefit unless zerorating regime is restored'
Chinese businessmen investing $32 billion in energy sector: Asif
CNG stations in Punjab to remain open for six hours a day: Khaqan
DAILY JANG
Textile, iron companies using FTO office to break tax queue
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 29th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
SBP warns of increase in fiscal deficit
IMF criticises tax amnesty scheme for Investors
Smartphone market to double next year
SBP tightens Islamic banking rules
Walmart sues Visa for $5bn for rigging card Fees
THE NEWS
Ogra proposes deep cuts in POL prices from April 1
State Bank gives warning signals
IMF wants tough money laundering laws
Mamnoon lauds businessmen’s role in ‘economic turnaround’
Rs7.7 billion gas stolen in one year, NA told
‘FBR needs to improve tax collection'
Chinese companies refuse to install coal-based power plants
Agriculturists should file returns, wealth statements
Three solar plants to come online in early 2016
Small traders threaten closure of businesses
B RECORDER
Budget fiscal year 2015: government asked to take Rs 195 billion additional taxation steps
Need for increasing tax revenues
President urges businessmen to help attract investment
PCGA recommends three options to rescue ginning sector
Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti
Trade with India: farmers' interests to be protected: Bosan
Rs 513 billion petroleum development levy collected in five years: Khaqan
Ikhtiar Baig to inaugurate ITIF Asia Today
Goods cleared sans WHT: FBR verifying exemption certificates
DAILY JANG
Petrol ke masnoat per 5 roupe ke 61 pase fi letter kami ke smari ka arsal
Karachi ka lea bejli per 1 rupe 39 pase mehngi karne ke darkhost
India ka intakhabat min bdre sanant karo or groupo ke sarmya kari
Ti dap ke sakh ke bhteri ka lea karpshion or badenwani me malwase afrad ko farig kardya jae ga
Dr. Ekhrtyar Baig aaj egyarwe international trade and industries fair 2014 ka iftita kare ga
Santi Ealko ke meyashat ke lea heham krdara adaa karae rhe hei kamshnir Karachi
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 28th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Long queues at CNG stations to end from April 1
Remittances from UAE can be doubled
FPCCI terms duties, taxes discriminatory
Salfi Textile Mills to have GE gas engines
WHO certifies India, 10 other Asian nations polio-free
THE NEWS
Wapda ordered to cut power connections of defaulters
Hopeful of achieving tax collection target
Forex reserves decline to $9.14 billion
Chinese businessmen to invest in textiles
Plastic scrap continues to plague Pakistan
PLGMEA demands changes in TDAP
Removal of tax discrimination urged
Experts seek industrial policy, MFN status for India
B RECORDER
Forex reserves slump by over $505 million in a week
$867.6 million earned from export of surgical instruments: National Assembly informed
Smeda urges Chinese to invest in Special Economic Zones
LCCI, Punjab Labour Department sign MoU
Trade with India: 'Islamabad must ensure its long-term commercial interests are protected'
'Canada pursues broad range of interests through bilateral ties': Denis delivers speech at MCCI
10 spinning mills closed down in Punjab
FBR may withdraw tax exemptions to specific sectors
'Government establishing Gas Utility Tribunals to check gas theft'
Saiddain made Chairman FPCCI body on leather
Bedwear exports rise to $1.4 billion
Renewal of membership: KCCI office to remain open upto 6 pm till March 31
The road to hell is paved with...
Mobile phone imports rise to $432.4 Million
Improved economic activity: surge in repatriation of profits, dividends
TDAP scam: Fahim seeks time to appear before investigators
Depositing less advance tax: LTUs, RTOs fail to take action against Companies
DAILY JANG
Federal budget will be announced on 7th or 14th June by finance minister :Dar
Foreign exchange Company involved in hundi transaction
Industrial and business consumers are big defaulters
M.Rizwan appointed vice chairman of FPCCI law and Order committee
Amjad Rafi has been reelected as chairman business council of FPCCI
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 27th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Yarn producers seek govt help to avert crisis
WB-assisted plan to cut power subsidy
SRO issued on ST cross-adjustment
Pakistan, EU to enhance cooperation in Energy
Rs320bn tax relief for businessmen
THE NEWS
PM dumps MFN, trade with India on FO’s advice
Pakistan refuses to abolish negative list
Businessmen avoiding visiting factories
Fixed advance tax on domestic air tickets proposed
Shale gas, oil only recipe to cope with energy crisis
‘Use of Khokhrapar trade route will greatly benefit Sindh’s economy’
B RECORDER
Five-point agenda for revival of economy floated
GSP Plus status: exports witness double-digit growth during last two months: Governor Punjab
Effective July 1: retrospective crossadjustment of ST allowed
Cotton procurement from ginners: KCA concerned over government's likely move
FPCCI body of raw cotton: Naseem Usman made senior vice chairman
ST refunds, other issues to be settled soon: S M Muneer
FBR fails to dispose of refunds: 'FTO exercises jurisdiction over cases of maladministration'
Misuse of SROs: recovery action against textile units, companies launched
Sartaj, army stopped Nawaz from India trade deal?
DAILY JANG
Govt will take all steps to boost export
On the advice of foreign office PM has not granted MFN status to INDIA
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 26th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Business confidence falls by 1pc: survey
Price stability top priority: Dar
FBR seeks proposals on tax measures
Pak-China trade conference begins
Europe’s safety squad finds more toxic toys and textiles
THE NEWS
Dar says Forex reserves to touch $10 billion soon
Nepra report says no end to loadshedding till 2018
UK-Pak Chamber of Commerce faces internal management crisis
Nepra increases power tariff by Rs2.24 per unit
OICCI sees investor confidence waning
Rupee appreciation to hit prices: Dar
FBR seeks Tax Advisory Council proposals
Baig reelected Pak-UAE council chief
B RECORDER
Tax notices: government to annul CNICs of non-respondents
GSP+ status: Prime Minister thanks Merkel for her support
Power tariff raised by Rs 2.24 per unit
Recovery of outstanding dues: KElectric treating defaulting, honest consumers alike
PYMA hails deferment of NDMA to India
Fiscal laws, AMLA: Finance Division drops FBR proposal to conduct study
Switch over to LNG for power generation: Country can save $400 million per annum
OICCI: Business Confidence Index falls by one percent in March
No nation was ever ruined by trade?
Macroeconomic indicators showing positive direction: Dar
DAILY JANG
Loadsheeding will not end till 2018
Trade pact with India kept pending
Dr. Baig Elected chairman of Pak-UAE business council
Arif siddiqi appointed as chairman of utilization committee of FPCCI
Business community should introduce products to EU markets
Pact signed with Pak-Bahrain Chamber
Forex resaves will increase by 10 BL
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 25th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Govt imposes 17pc sales tax on gas to CNG Stations
Govt urged to avert Walt Disney blacklisting
Industrialists will be bound to reveal source of investment, PA told
THE NEWS
Interest-based business punishable in Balochistan
Computer can spot false faces better than you
Rupee-dollar spread in interbank, open markets widens
Dar expects forex reserves to touch double digit
Revenue body considering setting up new directorate
FBR working to rationalise SROs regime: Dar
US for promoting trade with Pakistan
B RECORDER
Concessionary SROs: panel firms up Recommendations
Rs 34 billion TDAP scam: SBP urged to conduct forensic audit of 10 banks
Section 2(22A) of STA: LHC judgement puts question mark on legal status of MoUs
ST refunds blockage leaves chemical makers in a fix
ST Amend Ordinance promulgated: 17 percent sales tax on CNG outlets comes into force
PBC objects to tax amnesty scheme
Former FBR advisor's recommendation: retailers' registration threshold be cut to Rs 2.5 million
Raw materials import - for bringing down advance tax rate to one percent
75 percent of export consignments being cleared without inspection: Collector MCC
SBP seeks dollar buyers'' data
POL prices likely to drop in April
DAILY JANG
Sindh Govt is working on legislation of setting up of new industries
Gas loadsheeding will be reduced by 24hrs in CNG Station
Clearance if exports cargo is being done through green channel
Main motive of India to dominate
TDAP invites application for International exhibition Angola
Reduction of prices in Pol is expected
Lutfullah assumed office of director general intelligence customs
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 24th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
FBR detects 40 fake firms
Rupee appreciation impact and outlook
Ginners’ drive for capacity uplift
THE NEWS
Budgetary reforms and way forward
Honey helps fight antibiotic resistance
Towel factory destroyed in fire
Regular check-ups after 40 can save your kidneys
Dar?s exchange rate equilibrium
B RECORDER
TDAP case: FIA to investigate Amin Fahim today
PCGA seeks bailout package for ginners
FBR's powers for SROs issuance: PBC, OICCI submit various proposals
Legitimate market expectations
Pak India trade normalisation – II
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 23rd-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Country needs more investment in water, sanitation sector: study
EU funding to benefit Pakistan
Carpet sector demands zero-rating
THE NEWS
Foreign Office pours cold water on MFN status for India
Businessmen asked to focus on outsourcing
‘GSP Plus a blessing for value-added sector’
‘Rising water insecurities to force conflicts’
Mamnoon to open OIC trade conference
Restoration of zero-rated regime urged
B RECORDER
Budget proposals: PBC for cancelling CNICs, passports of undocumented Persons
Salaried class: highest tax slab slash to 20 percent sought
POL prices likely to go down in April
Grant of MFN status, NDMA to India to widen Pakistan trade deficit': MCCI body warns
MCCI seeks representation in Tax Advisory Council
Availing GSP Plus status: Carpet sector seeks zero-rating facility
No payment, no refund system: Motiwala suggests policy for exports
Pak India trade normalisation – I
Prices of clothes & apparels up by 15 percent
Notification on ST cross adjustment Tomorrow
DAILY JANG
Before Election don’t give MFN status to India
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 22nd-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Loadshedding of gas to be reduced in Punjab, Sindh
FBR member admits tax scheme gets poor response
THE NEWS
Rental power plants to end loadshedding under new name
No harm in increasing trade with India
PM’s amnesty scheme unsuccessful so far: FBR
Provincial revenue authorities in a fix over collection
APCNGA to challenge FBR’s proposal in court
Govt asked to study Indian subsidies
‘Redesigned project of Textile City ready to re-launch’
TDAP zeros in on $50bn exports
CNG curtailment likely to end next week
B RECORDER
FBR kicks off fiscal year 2015 budget Preparations
Pak-EU strategic dialogue from March 24
E-filing of ST at 17 percent: APCNGA urges FBR to implement Supreme Court decision
Chinese companies urged to avail investment opportunities
Major indicators show economy moving on the right track: Dar
TDAP chief vows to induce merit-based System
Deferring proposed FTA with India: KBP President welcomes Prime Minister's Decision
Australia asks PCGA to take part in cotton moot
Zaki to represent KCCI on Tax Advisory Council
FDI likely to decline further: report
Asia Pacific Leather Fair' in Hong Kong: TDAP chief to be chief guest at Pakistan Pavilion's opening
Tesco confirms joint venture with Tata in India
BlackBerry sells its Canadian properties
Foam product: taxable supplies subject to 19 percent ST: FBR
'Service tax attains worldwide Importance'
DAILY JANG
Zaki to represent KCCI on Tax Advisory Council
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 21st-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
EU wants stronger ties with Pakistan
GSP+ demands improvement in quality
Govt urged to ban cotton import from India
Cabinet meeting on MFN status postponed
THE NEWS
Pak, India trade stakeholders should be taken into confidence first: expert
Trade deal with India hits snag because of GHQ’s silence
Dollar becomes costly near Durand line
SBP’s forex reserves rise to $4.8 billion
Ministry questions gas price difference for fertilizers
‘Pakistan to receive first LNG consignment in February 2015’
Govt urged to work with private sector
Alarmed traders demand clear strategy for peace
British firm interested in waste management
B RECORDER
FTA, economy and defence: Islamabad, Manama to broaden engagement
Finance Amend Ordinance drafted: CNG outlets to pay 26 percent tax
Collection of duties/taxes: banks to remain open on 29th, 31st
International business, media perceptions of Pakistan discussed
MCCI for restoring six working days a Week
PCGA seeks ban on import of yarn from India
KCCI voices concern over DG Rangers' Remarks
Modalities being worked out: LPG prices to be deregulated
Energy conservation, efficiency vital to overcome crisis: Straehle
DAILY JANG
Real income and assets data to be placed on FBR data bank
GHQ silence is hurdle in the way of MFN to India
Private sector should be taken on board
DG ranger’s statement has increased panic amongst business community
Forex reserves increased by 6.6489 bl Dollar
Effective use of energy is important to overcome energy crisis
TDAP will now work on fast track
Duration of un announced loadshediing increased
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 20th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Strong trade ties with Bahrain urged
Dollar slips further amid SBP intervention
THE NEWS
Stage set to give market access to India
Rangers not empowered enough, complains DG
FBR considering mandatory tax payment verification
FPCCI urges Bahrain to become partner in economic revival
B RECORDER
NDMA or MFN status: India sharesnonpapers on proposed duty structure
Trade, economic ties Pakistan, Bahrain sign deals
India wants to promote cordial trade ties: Raghavan
Grant of NDMA to India: will it be a boon or a bane for Pakistani industry?
'Pro-Indian policies hit cotton industry hard'
Additional powers to Rangers not more than a piece of paper: DG
Government asked to rationalize number of holidays
Bahrain king for enhanced bilateral trade and investment: FO
Membership renewal: LCCI to facilitate members without break till March 31
Pak-Bahrain Seminar: B2B meetings held to explore investment, trade opportunities
Afridi allocated textile industry portfolio
DAILY JANG
Regional trade will make Pakistan prosperous
Pak Bahrain trade pacts in the interest of two countries
Ishtiaq Baig appointed as chairman of diplomatic affairs committee of FPCCI
31st march is the last date for renewal of KCCI membership
Finance minister should concentrate on refunds
A new system is being introduced to look into hiding of income
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 19th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
EU envoy asks Pakistan to improve trade ties with neighbours
Indian HC for avoiding ‘petty issues
13.36m cotton bales reach ginneries
Rational policy on holidays urged
Positive projection to attract foreign Investors
THE NEWS
Govt urged to reduce import duty
Pakistan on path to economic recovery: Iqbal
FPCCI demands policy on holidays
B RECORDER
Huge revenue loss: major budgetary steps to be reversed
'Pak-Finland Business Summit to be held in near future': Finnish envoy visits FCCI
PBEA criticises FPCCI chief's statement
TDAP urged to mitigate exporters' Problems
Government making efforts to overcome energy crisis: S M Muneer
Spinners' dilly-dallying: MoC may procure 1m bales of cotton from ginners
Banks told to launch drive for realization of export proceeds
June 2013 to March 2014: 100mmcfd of gas and 4,000 barrels of oil added to system
Transportation, energy & agriculture sectors: EU to begin new projects: envoy
Misuse of ST, IT jurisdictions: FBR yet to take policy measures
DAILY JANG
Volume of Pak-India trader increased by 2 billion Dollars
500mw electricity will be provider to Pakistan
Statement of finance minister on refunds is just up to media
Gold price reduced by Rs 100 per tola
Pak US trader expo will be held between 2nd may to 5th may
Economic stability is a must for inclusion developing countries
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 18th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
More Pakistani missions in Europe to have MRP facility
No inspection of oxygen filling unit since 1982
Two passport offices to move to new locations Soon
Provinces may forgo billions to bail out gas Companies
Uncertainty prevails in currency market
Pakistan may grant India MFN status on Friday
KSE asks for tax rate on listed companies at 25pc
Prgmea, Aptma in tiff over duty on yarn Imports
THE NEWS
Foreign investors’ assets to be safeguarded: PM
Businessman donates bulletproof jackets to police
IMF tranche to help reserves touch $10 billion mark
FBR officials to be trained for audit
‘US firms eager to boost investment’
Economy picking up momentum: Wathra
Farmers to stage sit-in against NDMA status to India
‘Pakistan has huge trade potential'
Sales tax refunds payment to restore confidence: FPCCI
‘TDAP should evolve export strategy for China’
B RECORDER
Goods and services: FBR may allow retrospective cross adjustment of ST
Exporters submitting fake Form ''E''
Trade with India: Minister fails to ease concerns of industrialists
FBR briefing to Prime Minister rescheduled for March 31
Pakistan signs 60 bilateral investment treaties so far
'Businessmen should avail of BTA to enhance two-way trade volume': Nepalese envoy visits LCCI
Traders, industrialists reject hike in power tariff
Czech envoy calls to address security issues for economic revival
Hiring guards, drivers: Industrialists urged to scrutinise credentials
Government will welcome FDI instead of loan or aid: Dar tells Japanese Ambassador
SNGPL, SSGCL reduce UfG losses from 12 percent to 9.33 percent
Economy recovering at a great pace: Wathra
APTMA greets S M Muneer on assuming TDAP charge
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 17th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Outlook for India-Pakistan trade
THE NEWS
China plans to open consulate in Lahore
B RECORDER
Liberalisation of trade with India will cut prices: EU
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001: ATIR interprets applicability of Section 18(1) (d)
Value-added hosiery sector: PHMEA flays delay in restoration of gas supply
Pakistan facing multidimensional crises: major surgery required for economic stability: Kardar
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 16th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Billions lost in bogus sales tax refunds
Economy faces serious challenges: SBP
Decision surprises businessmen
Industrialists facing land grabbers
THE NEWS
SBP backs govt steps for economic revival
Discount rate status quo maintained despite rupee appreciation
Businessmen reject SBP decision
‘Pakistan is world’s major untapped market'
China’s bank halts Tencent, Alibaba mobile payment process
PCMEA seeks representation on board
B RECORDER
FBR issues guide to facilitate withholding Agents
KCCI president disappointed with monetary policy
Positive trends in economy attracting foreign investment
S M Muneer's appointment as TDAP Chairman welcomed
FCCI team leaves for Brazil, Argentina for exploring markets
GSP Plus status: training workshop to be organised soon
'Pakistan, Australia need to open up new vistas, avenues of trade': HC visits MCCI
Non-deduction of advance tax on sales FBR launches recovery drive
Registered taxpayers: RTOs told to avoid unnecessary change of jurisdiction
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 15th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Karachi operation to continue: Sharif
Opposition seeks debate in Senate on $1.5 billion bailout
Pakistan, UK to enhance strategic ties
Govt intervenes to check volatility
KMC command & control centre opened
THE NEWS
Rupee appreciation to shave FBR revenues by Rs40bn: officials
Pakistan to achieve 4.5pc GDP growth: Dar
FDI rises by 17 percent in eight months
Businessmen praise govt for economic stability
LNG import to support local, export industry
TDAP chief’s appointment hailed
B RECORDER
Adequate dollar supply in market Assured
Nawaz spells out power priorities
FDI posts 18 percent increase during eight months
Dar hailed for directing FBR to clear refunds till April 15
CIIT to hold third Pak-China Business Forum from March 21
FCCI plans to organise 'single country' exhibition with Afghanistan
PIAF slates massive increase in power Tariff
Virk new DG FBR's intelligence unit
Multi-million fake refunds scam: FIA inquiry in abeyance after FBR's refusal to share information
Forex reserves to further improve: Dar
DAILY JANG
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 14th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Nepra allows tariff hike of Rs2.24
New monetary policy stance may set economic direction
Dar directs FBR to release ST refunds
Pakistan a lucrative place for investors
Malaysia offers energy cooperation
THE NEWS
Saudi Arabia gives $1.5 billion to Pakistan, IMF told
Power tariff increased by Rs2.24 per unit
Rupee fails to maintain upward momentum
FPCCI’s joint business councils widen trade deficit
K-Electric to set up 660MW plant
Gold recovers on dollar appreciation
Profits of textiles rise by 26 percent
Compensation for rupee rise demanded
‘Rupee rise causes losses to exporters’
B RECORDER
APTMA hails government for rupee Appreciation
Power tariff raise by Rs 2.24 per unit
Envoys of EU, other states: foreign office warns against meddling
FCCI trade team to leave for Brazil Tomorrow
Reform targets, trade & investment: UK reiterates commitment to extend further assistance: FO
Pakistanis urged to avail of business opportunities in Malaysia
MCCI hails appreciation of Pakistan Rupee against US dollar
Depreciation of dollar: minister hails government policies
Sudden drop in dollar's value turns all export businesses to the red
Cross-adjustment of ST: FBR, SRB and PRA ink MoUs
Lack of coordination hurting GSP plus Opportunity
SBP's forex reserves up $702 million
Gang involved in debit/credit cards fraud Busted
KSEZ offers huge potential for investment: DG SBI
PHC issues stay order against merger of APTMA zones
First half fiscal year 2014 period: textile sector posts 26 percent earning growth: Topline
KCCI Export Trophy: Prime Minister to present awards to Karachi-based exporters today
Foreign crew complain about overloading flights posing threat to safety
IMF praises rupee appreciation
LTUs, RTOs told to achieve Rs 775 billion revised tax target for fourth quarter
Operation of arrest warrants against SSGC MD suspended
FBR told to clear refunds backlog by April 15
Taxmen to lose allowance for failure to utilise Crest
CNG outlets in Punjab: SNGPL all set to restore gas supply
DAILY JANG
Public and industry will be benefited by appreciation of Pak rupees
Gold prices increased by RS 1350 per Tola
Tough time for economy has gone
Businessmen and industrialists will get confidence
Govt has appointed Mr. S.M. Muneer L.E.O of TDAP
Exporters will get relief through refund payments of sales tax claim
Importers reluctant to reduce cast of Goods
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 13th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Dar’s ‘dollar dream’ comes true
EOBI’s pension fund depleting fast
FBR forms tax advisory council
India’s industrial output turns positive
THE NEWS
Pak debt down by Rs800 bn: Dar
Appreciation of rupee value baffles experts
40-year-old Companies Law being re-written by Justice (retd) Ajmal Mian
Commerce ministry rebuts story on MFN
‘Provinces unaware of their right to tax gains’
State Bank likely to reduce discount rate: analysts
Governor orders arrest of industrialist’s murderers
Rising rupee a blessing for economy, say economists
Gold prices fall on strong rupee
Rupee hits nine-month high, trading at 98
The economy class cabin of an Emirates Air bus
B RECORDER
Dar exudes optimism on growth, BoP after PKR recovery
Trade with India: Minister playing it safe
MPS to be released on March 15
Tax collection target may be revised downward: Finance secretaries told
Sri Lankan CG for increasing bilateral Trade
Value-added exporters unhappy with dollar depreciation
LCCI calls for strategy to protect exporters, maintain stable rupee
'Efforts on to reduce trade deficit, increase tax revenue'
'FBR likely to abolish all concessionary SROs over next three years'
Jetro rates Pakistan second potential country for investment
'Germany supports number of projects on good governance in Pakistan'
FBR forms Tax Advisory Council
Dollar may stabilise at Rs 98-99: ECAP
DAILY JANG
Dollar becomes equivalent to Rs.97.90
Sindh govt is strengthening police
Exchange of Pak-Sri lanka delegations will boost trade
Monetary policy will be announced on 15th March 2014
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 12th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Sick industrial units to be made functional: Sindh CM
Stronger rupee heralds drop in commodity Prices
Sindh to deduct 2pc service charges from Centre
Canada pledges support to local businesses
Bomb damages SSGC gas pipeline
THE NEWS
Rupee breaks 100 barrier against dollar
Indian rupee retreats from seven-month high hit
Rupee gaining strength against US dollar
Polio vaccination must for Pak visitors to India after March 15
US gifts 25 motorcycles to Sindh police
Rupee gains 130 paisas against dollar, breaches psychological 100 barrier
Bulletproof cars likely to be exported
Rs74bn stuck in litigation: LTU Karachi
Karachi, Rawalpindi chambers to jointly boost regional trade
‘Trade with China crossed $14bn'
B RECORDER
Rise in forex reserves: mystery shrouds identity of source
Rs 2.475 trillion tax target tops agenda: Dar may address chief commissioners' moot tomorrow
Text of MoU between FBR, SRB: person supplying taxable goods can adjust ST paid on services: draft
Pesco exempts industrial estates from Loadshedding
Travel to India: OPV made mandatory
UAE Expo 2020: TDAP delegation attends Investment Conference to avail opportunities
'FBR fails to create deterrence among taxpayers'
Fiscal Year 2014 remaining months: over $3 billion foreign inflows expected
International Textile & Garment Machinery Show commences at Expo Centre
Complete re-write of Companies Ordinance on the cards
Malik says PKR revaluation to impact economy positively
Gas shortage: Punjab industrialists mulling shifting units to Sindh and KP?
Chinese team meets FPCCI officials: opportunities exist for rising exports to China: Zakaria
UK's support for inclusion in GSP plus lauded: Prime Minister meets HC Protest at Wagah
Pakistan urged to go forward with MFN status to India: Canadian HC visits LCCI
LPG price raised by Rs 5 per kg
Seventh round: TIFA talks postponed
DAILY JANG
Continuous fall in dollar makes the market panicy
Survey of sick units will be conducted in consultation with investment board
Present Govt has taken positive steps for textile sector
0.0144% fees per annum in foreign currency account
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 11th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Rupee maintains rise against dollar
3,000MW to be imported from Iran
Trade deficit shrinks to $12.5bn
Dutch investors keen on energy
Thousands sacked as unsafe Bangladesh factory forced to close
THE NEWS
Pakistan again asks US to speed up CSF payments
MoU for 3,000MW power signed with UAE group
Thousands sacked as unsafe BD factory forced to close
World Bank, ADB attach condition to budgetary support
Pakistan to lose textile exports worth $150m
Licences of chambers cancelled
Pakistan can be brought out from difficult times’
LCCI keen to sign MoU for 10MW project
Human resource development urged
Exporters stress need to participate in global trade fairs
B RECORDER
Dollar may touch Rs 100 mark today: ECAP
Water supply to Hub industries Enhanced
Waste-to-Energy Power Project: LCCI may sign MoU with LWMC
PHMEA concerned at rupee's appreciation against dollar
ICAP to propose exclusion of FBR from budgetary process
Improving currency: impact on economy & sectors
Tax Year 2013: FBR serving notices on all non-filer NTN-holders
1500 megawatts injected into the grid: two-hour relief in loadshedding from May
Dubai group keen to supply 3,000 megawatts: MoU inked
Cross adjustment of input tax: FBR, SRB to sign MoU on Thursday
Second marriage: man not bound to seek permission: CII
DAILY JANG
Business community vision will improve country’s image abroad
Dr.Baig appointed as chairman of banking committee of FPCCI
Blood test can diagnose effect on memory
Dr. Zulfiqar ali assumed charge of director investigation (FBR)
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 10th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Tax exemptions
Inexpert labour for industry boilers
Towards exchange rate stability
Inflation, policy rate outlook
Let Your Employees Control Their Workspaces
THE NEWS
SECP, CCP heads to be appointed directly without competition
Pakistan puts off US visit to fast forward MFN, trade deal with India
Metallic toys may harm your kid’s health
B RECORDER
Bilateral sales tax adjustment: FBR, SRB, PRA likely to sign MoU
'Government making all-out efforts to overcome shortage of electricity'
PTEA for grant of special status to export-oriented textile industry
Development of Punjab textile sector: Chinese group to help set up modern apparel park: Shahbaz
Nooriabad, Kotri industrial estates: HCCI for action against illegal occupation of industrial plots
New levies to deprive exporters of GSP+ advantage: Prgmea
National interest: Trade talks, free trade and trade diplomacy
DAILY JANG
India will get MFN status this month
SECP, CCP heads to be appointed directly without competition
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 09th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Core Human & Labour Rights Conventions
Compliance is a sticking point’
Punjab takes the lead as opinion remains Split
Listed textile companies excited over Prospects
EU envoy talks of focussing on human rights
Ignorance may not always be a bliss
Hopeful but concerned
GSP+ alone may not do the trick
A conditional victory
Labour in a limbo
Textile keeps eyes wide open
Origin is the key
Deliver the change
12-hour power cuts are back
THE NEWS
Around 60pc fake associations likely to be eliminated
‘Technology advancements produce large pool of workers’
Textiles termed weak for free trade
Dr Baig appointed FPCCI body chief
Gas supply to K-Electric reduced to 30mmcfd
B RECORDER
Revision in fiscal year 2014 revenue target: no direction from MoF yet: FBR
Extortion & kidnapping issues KISMA: seeks KCCI chief's help
Pakistan may run out of gas in less than 20 years: experts
Revenue measures: FBR holds briefing for Prime Minister on March 11
FPCCI Standing Committee Dr Baig appointed chairman
Government urged to formulate business-friendly policies
DAILY JAN
Due to non interest by textile and spinning sector cotton prices remains dull
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 08th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Tariff for Wapda consumers may go up by Rs2.19 per unit
THE NEWS
Low fat diets do not curb heart disease
Inflation lowering, economic progress going up: Dar
Rupee on upward trajectory, hits 102.75
Pakistan urges speedy Indian electricity exports
FPCCI urges more trade ties with South Africa
‘Investment in power sector remains low’
Power failures reduce water supply by 60m gallons
B RECORDER
Revenue collection reviewed: Dar takes up budget preparations with FBR chief
Budget proposals: PPWSMA seeks up to 22 percent ST on PP granules to curb evasion
Dar chairs meeting to roll out budget Preparations
SECP undertakes strict monitoring of corporate sector
Dar apprises UK HC of positive economic indicators
Law & order impedes meetings with diplomats: KCCI chief
RTO Karachi starts issuing notices to reconcile WHT statements
DAILY JANG
Preparation of budget 2014-2015 begins
Exports to South Africa restricted too few items
Alamgir feroze appointed chairman diplomatic affairs committee off F.P.C.C.I
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 07th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
US, Pakistan resume trade talks next week
Rupee makes sharp gains against dollar
ABC urges govt to share plan to woo Investment
S. Africa keen to promote trade
THE NEWS
Pakistan sends bills to US, cuts tax target, Dar optimistic
Diplomat Business Club launched in Pakistan
Reduce high-protein diet to avoid cancer in middle age
Forex reserves rise to $8.73bn
Non-compliant return filers remain active
‘Forex reserves likely to remain low’
Body to resolve cotton trade with India
‘Fine tuning of trade after Indian polls’
Prolonged power outages cause water shortage, insists KWSB
B RECORDER
Prime Minister links high growth to a thriving industry
South Africa platinum union marches on Pretoria over strike
'NDMA decision to be finalised after election in India'
Cotton trade via Wagha border: APTMA Punjab forms committee to resolve Issues
Dutch delegation due next week: Ambassador
CNG outlets, other sectors: SNGPL fails to restore gas supply in Punjab
Five percent duty on import of cotton yarn: value-added textile sector opposes government proposal
Textile machinery imports surge by $79.9 million
Prime Minister to be chief guest at KCCI's export trophy awards on March 14
Textile City: NBP to provide over Rs 1 billion credit facility
Filing returns: MCCI hails extension in Date
Tour operators'' exemption claims: RTO urges FBR to charge Rs 2,500 fixed tax per Haji
Action against companies: RTOs, LTUs told to recover unpaid advance tax
Forex reserves up by $83 million
DAILY JANG
Diplomat business club chapter of Pakistan formed
Shaikh Humayuun saeed of FPCCI named for fairs delegation
Traders and Industrialists fully support govts initiatives
Govt should immediately constitute IPR board
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 06th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
11 hydroelectricity projects to generate 2,630MW
Gas reserves sufficient only for 16 years, NA Told
Cost of energy most important concern for Nation
THE NEWS
Dubai firm to set up 1,320MW power plants
‘German traders keen on investing in Pakistan'
FBR access to bank accounts to hurt deposits: experts
Energy sector likely to face liquidity crunch
Commerce ministry asked to prepare proposals
FBR orders probe against SRO misuse
Local cement dispatches at 2.14MT
Concerns voiced over sales tax regime amendment
FPCCI to assist exporters at Dubai Expo
B RECORDER
Levy imposed by Sindh, Punjab governments: sales tax withdrawn on ECs'' forex deals
Solid waste management system being introduced in big cities: Shahbaz meets Al-Bayrak Group chairman
'Energy crisis major hurdle in reaping benefits of GSP plus'
Shell survey: nine out of ten people term energy cost most serious problem
Call for proving low mark-up loans to women entrepreneurs
Land routes for India: Kissan Ittehad to stage sit-in at Wagha on March 31
Value-added textile sector: Capta fears fabric smuggling from India, under invoicing to hit growth
Ruthless import of Indian yarn: government mulling imposing 5 percent duty
DAILY JANG
Parrarel water board discovered in industrial area
P.I.A decided to reduce Dubai operation to half and shifted to Shahrjah
Trade through land route is against National interest
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 05th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
$1.5bn loans from WB, ADB likely
ADB not happy with energy sector Restructuring
Govt may revisit all preferential, free trade Agreements
India hardens stance against US Protectionism
Singapore world’s costliest city; Mumbai, Karachi among cheapest: survey
Obama seeks $1bn for Pakistan in 2015 Budget
Jail Chowrangi flyover opened to traffic
THE NEWS
Pakistan not to accept hegemony of any state: Sartaj
Forex reserves to exceed $10 bn by March 31: Dar
LTU Karachi issues withholding tax notices worth Rs4.2bn
‘Govt focusing on hydropower resources
Top 5 banks’ profitability drops to Rs82bn
Both countries need to have a long-term vision
Bank spread for SME borrowers rises
Pak trade show in US from May 2
Women lag behind men in financial access
Power outage did not cause water shortage: KE
B RECORDER
''Good trade'' pillar of our policy: Aziz
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: wealth statement will be mandatory
Energy, infrastructure, SEZs high priority: Pak-China corridor being set up: Miftah
100 exhibitors to participate in Pak- American trade expo
KWSB announces alternate water distribution schedule
Germany will facilitate Pakistan to get GSP plus benefits: envoy
Dastagir to lead textile industry delegation to US
Export Finance Scheme: SBP introduces incentives for banks, SME exporters
Rs 95 billion amassed against Rs 50 billion direct tax: first half indirect tax collection soars
DAILY JANG
Mark up rebate Enhanced for SMES
Pakistani businessmen approached Indian ministry of commerce
F.P.C.C.I. begins preparation of achievement awards for 2013
Pakistani businessmen to participate in Kinming Fair
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 04th-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Weekly gas for CNG, industry from today
Siemens to sell transformer business
High dollar inflow stabilises exchange rate
Inflation unchanged at 7.9pc in Feb
$3.2bn ADB business plan for Pakistan
Aptma for non-discriminatory market access in India
Sustainable energy development must
THE NEWS
Dark chocolate your key to healthy heart!
Misuse of SRO deprives exchequer of Rs2.5 billion
Inflation rises to 7.93pc in February
Govt fails to release upgradation subsidy
Illegal outflow of foreign currency
Misbah appointed LCCI acting chief
Electricity dues piling up, say experts
Reforms to help rebuild economy
B RECORDER
Petitions in high courts: LTUs and RTOs to accept manually filed tax returns
Nearly 13.32 million cotton bales reach ginneries: PCGA
SRB being reformed on modern lines: Qaim
Bank charges: K-Electric charging extra Rs 8 from consumers in defiance of Nepra's order
APTMA seeks NDMA from India before MFN status
Finance minister must not head FBS
Up to 400mmcfd gas production likely by year-end
FCCI will send trade delegation to Brazil
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 3rd-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Govt’s new move to end power shortage
THE NEWS
No gas loadshedding in next winter season: Nawaz
Energy generation from coal a short-term plan: Shahbaz
Aurangzeb likely to become SBP governor
No water for 24 hours from 6pm today
B RECORDER
Monitoring production of dutiable, taxable goods: Track, Trace System being introduced
Closure of CNG stations: petrol consumption up by 20,000 to 25,000 tons in Punjab
UAE-led group to buy two India power plants in deal worth $1.6 billion
FBR to establish performance, integrity management unit
SBP's focus on challenges to the Economy
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 02nd-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Report on tax exemptions kept under wraps
Large-scale units switch over to alternatives for energy
Bangladesh to receive $600m WB loan for rural power
Cotton prices under renewed pressure
THE NEWS
‘Local investors should be encouraged
Textile mill-owners lobbying for withdrawal of duty exemption
Dar vows to bring down fiscal deficit
Planners urged to remove economic bottlenecks
B RECORDER
FTO concerned at performance of customs appraisers
Assessment, recovery: IR Commissioners to deal with specific Cases
KCDR to award MAC to 18 muftis on March 3
FPCCI body on diplomatic affairs: Ishtiaq Baig appointed chairman
Businesspeople urged to support Prime Minister policies: Muneer
Aptma Punjab hails Naseer on assuming FPCCI office
Tax be imposed on non-tax payers
TMA HEAD OFFICE
DATE 01st-March-2014
DAWN NEWS
Economy grew by 5pc in first quarter
Gas surcharge collection up by 500pc in 1st Quarter
Tax amnesty extended till April 30
Excise duty on aerated waters increased
Aptma voices concern over ‘unfair trade practices’
Sahara group boss surrenders to police
THE NEWS
Petrol price cut by Rs2.73 per litre
State Bank forecasts 4pc growth for FY14
Returns filing date extended to April 30
Pakistan’s blended yarn under Indian threat: expert
Aptma concerned over abnormal weight variation of cotton bales
‘Huge potential exists for trade ties with China
Baig appointed FPCCI panel chairman
Burst pipeline forces CNG stations closure
B RECORDER
Battered PKR triggered inflationary Expectations
Petrol price reduced by Rs 2.73 per litre
Tax incentive package: two-month extension granted
Energy woes force LSM sector to make alternative fuel arrangements
Huge potential exists to further enhance beneficial cooperation': Chinese traders visit LCCI
Prime Minister tax incentive package: LCCI, FBR to work hand in hand to raise tax-to-GDP ratio
DAILY JANG
Economic development beyond the target
3rd session of Pak Canada trader fair will be held in September
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