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Pakistan’s first in-depth newspaper that presents balanced news reports, analysis and reviews regarding Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sales/Income Tax Departments beside covering import and export sectors comprehensively. Up-to-the-minute news bulletins regarding Customs and FBR departments are also displayed regularly on both website and face book for the interest of common people
Turkey motor vehicle registrations down in June
ANKARA: The number of motor vehicle registrations in Turkey decreased 17 percent year-on-year in June, the country's statistics authority revealed...
Canada, China free trade deal taking shape
OTTAWA: China and Canada have broadly agreed what should be included in a future free trade agreement, after a third...
Turkish Q2 GDP growth expected to surpass Q1, experts believe
ANKARA: With expectations for the announcement of Turkey's GDP growth data for the second quarter, most recently released macroeconomic data...
JTA plans to raise tourism tax
TOKYO: The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) is considering a departure tax to raise funds for promoting Japan as a tourist...
Customs nabs two with foreign notes, Upma worth Rs. 1.3 crore at Pune airport
PUNE: Customs officials intercepted and seized foreign currency worth Rs 1.3 crores hidden in casseroles wrapped under a layer of...
Australia’s North Queensland Jul coal exports rise 9% on year to 12.24 mil mt
SYDNEY: Exports of coal from the metallurgical coal dominant region of North Queensland, Australia, totaled 12.24 million mt in July,...
CBP officer seizes $3.3m in drugs, capture 17 fugitives
SAN DIEGO: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the ports of entry along the California border with Mexico...
Border Patrol agents arrest Sureño gang member
TUCSON: Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a 28-year-old male Mexican national Sunday morning east of Douglas, Arizona, for illegally...
Hike in Philippines feed wheat imports from Australia
MANILA: Four years ago, the Philippines was importing 3 million tonnes of wheat from Australia. Today, demand has doubled to...
Thailand’s wheat imports revised up
BANGKOK: Thailand’s wheat imports have been revised up to around 3.8 mmt in marketing year 2016/17, according to USDA GAIN...
U.K. bans paying wages in gold in attempt to curb tax evasion
LONDON: It is no longer legal for employers to pay salaries in gold bullion, ruled an expert tax avoidance panel...
South Korea’s KOMIPO buys 750,000t of coal for Oct-H2 2018
SEOUL: South Korea Midland Power Co Ltd (KOMIPO) has bought a total of 750,000 tonnes of coal for loading between...
South Africa’s business confidence climbs high in July
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s business confidence climbed to its highest level in five months in July helped by a firmer currency,...
Sri Lanka rupee steady; dealers expect slight rise
COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee traded steady on Wednesday, as dollar selling by banks offset importer demand for the greenback,...
Sri Lanka’s May fiscal deficit down; tax collection up 13%
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s fiscal deficit for May 2017 fell 10.93 percent compared to 12 months ago to Rs.52.16 billion, with...
Dutch KLM claims to continue growth in July
AMSTERDAM: Dutch flag carrier KLM continues to be upbeat about results for 2017. Following on positive traffic figures over the...
Hong Kong exchange Q2 profit rises 13% on higher trading fees
HONG KONG: Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEX) posted a 13 per cent rise in second-quarter net profit, beating analysts'...
Five Nigerians arrested for alleged cyber-crime in Bangladesh
DHAKA: Five Nigerians were arrested on Tuesday in Savar, Bangladesh, for alleged fraud and cyber-crime. According to a report published...
Dubai Chamber to organise 4th Global Business Forum on Africa in Nov
DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will organise and host the 4th Global Business...
Dubai non-oil economic activity dips slightly in July, remains in expansive mode
DUBAI: Bank Emirates NBD, the second lender in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said on Wednesday that the adjusted Emirates...
