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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
Hong Kong shares hit a 19-month high as energy stocks surge
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks powered to 19-month closing highs on Monday, as surges in energy and tech shares helped...
Fairfax consolidates Sri Lanka insurance operations
COLOMBO: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) announced that it has successfully completed the amalgamation of Fairfirst Insurance Limited (Fairfirst) and...
Dubai Chamber concludes trade mission to India
DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently concluded a successful trade mission to India which was organised to...
Dubai Customs celebrates International Day of Happiness
DUBAI: Dubai Customs took part in the UAE’s celebrations of the International Day of Happiness which takes place on 20th...
Sri Lankan rupee falls on importer dollar demand; stocks edge up
COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee edged down on Monday due to dollar demand from importers, while increased imports and foreign...
Port of Newcastle to fund community projects
SYDNEY: Port of Newcastle isn’t just a colossus of coal exports; it is also supporting of its local community. Since...
Australia, Zambia in trade talks
CANBERRA: Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia George Zulu says government is negotiating with the Australian states on the possibility of...
NAFTA, free trade and jobs, oil pipelines are all on Canadian ambassador’s plate
OTTAWA: A spur of the moment decision to attend a student Liberal Party convention when David MacNaughton was in college...
Alterna Bank introduces Canada’s first fully digital mortgage application
TORONTO: Alterna Bank is once again at the forefront of the digital banking revolution, today launching Canada's first and only...
Indonesia eyes enhanced trade with Philippines
JAKARTA: More robust trade between Indonesia and the Philippines, particularly within the areas of the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines (BIMP) sub-regional grouping, is...
Outlook for US corporate profits dims
WASHINGTON: The US corporate profit outlook has dimmed in recent weeks, with analysts paring back their forecasts, in a fresh...
US budget proposal eliminates climate change initiative
WASHINGTON: In a budget blueprint released on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sweeping cuts to U.S. financial support for...
Philippines wants to abolish VAT to counter tax leakage
MANILA: The leader of the House of Representatives is keen on replacing the value-added tax (VAT) with the goods and...
UK economy set for strong 2017 despite Brexit, top finance chiefs say
LONDON: The UK economy is set for a strong 2017 and could outperform other developed nations, despite uncertainty surrounding Brexit,...
UK spending cuts possible to offset tax U-turn
LONDON: UK chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond suggested he may have to make spending cuts in his autumn budget...
Phoenix Solar wins 11.2-MWp solar job from Akfen in Turkey
ANKARA: Phoenix Solar AG (ETR:PS4) has been awarded another utility-scale solar project by Akfen Renewable Energies in Turkey, of 11.2...
Brazil meat exports safe, despite rotten meat scandal
BRASILIA: Brazil tried to reassure the world that its huge meat industry poses no threat despite allegations that corrupt exporters...
Iran needs $187bn for 100% renewable energy system
TEHRAN: Iran has the capability to set up a 100 per cent renewable energy system for the country by 2030...
Iran’s carpet exports to US at $80mn
TEHRAN: Iran says it has exported $80 million worth of carpets to the United States over a period of 11...
Portugal monthly economic activity rises 1.4% in February
LISBON: According to the central bank’s indicators the monthly economic activity indicator rose to 1.4% in February, from 1.2% a...
