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Rice exporters irked over govt’s plan to reduce Basmati production
ISLAMABAD: Following the government’s request to farmers for limiting the production of Basmati rice, exporters have express serious concerns and...
FBR grants duty exemption on import of oxygen manufacturing plants
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) granted duty exemption on import of oxygen gas, oxygen cylinders and oxygen manufacturing...
Call to revisit rate of 1.5pc minimum turnover tax on companies
LAHORE: The government must revisit the rate of 1.5 percent minimum turnover tax on companies as it is payable even...
Pakistan posts current account deficit of $200m in April: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account balance posted a deficit of USD 200 million in April 2021, depicting a decline of 61%...
Shipping activity at Port Qasim May 24
KARACHI: Four ships, CMA CGM Otello, MSC Samu, Thor Friendship and Century carrying Containers, Coal and Mogas were arranged berthing...
FBR announces procedure for enrollment with FBR system of AJK/GB registered persons
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday issued standard operating procedure for enrollment with FBR system of persons...
President stresses for development of livestock sector
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underlined the need for development of livestock sector in the country. Chairing a follow-up...
Pak Rupee falls by 34 paisa against USD
KARACHI: The exchange rate of US Dollar increased by 34 paisa in the interbank on Monday against Pakistani rupee. The...
FBR increases refund to export ratio to 15pc
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the processing parameters and increased refund to export ratio to 15 percent....
SBP clarifies estimated GDP growth rate numbers
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released a clarification on the media debate over GDP growth estimations being...
Mobile phone imports increase 63.98pc to $1684m
ISLAMABAD: The import of mobile phones into the country has witnessed an increase of 63.98 percent during the first ten...
Tarin eyeing 5pc growth next year, more than 6% in 2023
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin has said that at the current pace of economic growth, the country can expect...
Govt proposed tax and duty cut in budget
LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed that the government should cut taxes in the upcoming budget, which will...
FBR seeks apology for charging excessive customs duties on smartphones
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has apologized for charging excessive customs duties and taxes on smartphones, which it...
KCCI holds condolence reference to pay homage to late Asif Nisar
KARACHI: Participants of a condolence reference organized by Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) paid glowing tribute to...
SHC strikes down section 5-A of Income Tax Ordinance 2001 on more than 50 petitions
KARACHI: A two-member bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has set aside show cause notices/ demand notices seeking enforcement...
MoC issues guidelines for joining Amazon
ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has issued guidelines for local businessmen to join Amazon – one of the world’s largest...
GDP growth outcome of govt’s prudent economic policies: Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has said that the GDP growth is the outcome of our prudent economic policies...
Customs Court seeks progress report in smuggling of latest brand mobile phones case
KARACHI: The Customs Court directed the investigation officer of Collectorate of Customs Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) to arrest the culprits...
Total foreign investment surges by over 98pc in 10 months
KARACHI: The inflow of total foreign investment into Pakistan has surged by over 98 percent during first 10 months (July...
