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Print - 2011-06-04
Five zero-rated sectors now to pay five percent ST

Five zero-rated sectors now to pay five percent ST

The Federal Board of Revenue has merged 4-6 percent sales tax on local supplies of five zero-rated sectors - textile, leather, surgical goods, carpets and sports items - into a single uniform rate ie 5 percent.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Five zero-rated sectors now to pay five percent ST

Five zero-rated sectors now to pay five percent ST

The Federal Board of Revenue has merged 4-6 percent sales tax on local supplies of five zero-rated sectors - textile, leather, surgical goods, carpets and sports items - into a single uniform rate ie 5 percent.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Five zero-rated sectors now to pay five percent ST

Five zero-rated sectors now to pay five percent ST

The Federal Board of Revenue has merged 4-6 percent sales tax on local supplies of five zero-rated sectors - textile, leather, surgical goods, carpets and sports items - into a single uniform rate ie 5 percent.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (June 03, 2011).

Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Five zero-rated sectors now to pay five percent ST

Five zero-rated sectors now to pay five percent ST

The Federal Board of Revenue has merged 4-6 percent sales tax on local supplies of five zero-rated sectors - textile, leather, surgical goods, carpets and sports items - into a single uniform rate ie 5 percent.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Customs transit fee proposed

Customs transit fee proposed

The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced an enabling provision in the Customs Act 1969 to collect transit fee for which rate and method of collection has yet to be finalised. This was stated by FBR Member Customs Mumtaz Haider Rizvi during the technica
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Customs transit fee proposed

Customs transit fee proposed

The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced an enabling provision in the Customs Act 1969 to collect transit fee for which rate and method of collection has yet to be finalised. This was stated by FBR Member Customs Mumtaz Haider Rizvi during the technica
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Customs transit fee proposed

Customs transit fee proposed

The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced an enabling provision in the Customs Act 1969 to collect transit fee for which rate and method of collection has yet to be finalised. This was stated by FBR Member Customs Mumtaz Haider Rizvi during the technica
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Customs transit fee proposed

Customs transit fee proposed

The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced an enabling provision in the Customs Act 1969 to collect transit fee for which rate and method of collection has yet to be finalised. This was stated by FBR Member Customs Mumtaz Haider Rizvi during the technica
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 294.986 billion earmarked as grants

Rs 294.986 billion earmarked as grants

The government has allocated Rs 294.986 billion as grants for financial year 2011-12, against Rs 227.168 billion of 2010-11, revised to Rs 299.975 billion by the end of the year. Some of these grants may be challenged in terms of priorities based on facto
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (June 03, 2011).

Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 294.986 billion earmarked as grants

Rs 294.986 billion earmarked as grants

The government has allocated Rs 294.986 billion as grants for financial year 2011-12, against Rs 227.168 billion of 2010-11, revised to Rs 299.975 billion by the end of the year. Some of these grants may be challenged in terms of priorities based on facto
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (June 03, 2011).
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 294.986 billion earmarked as grants

Rs 294.986 billion earmarked as grants

The government has allocated Rs 294.986 billion as grants for financial year 2011-12, against Rs 227.168 billion of 2010-11, revised to Rs 299.975 billion by the end of the year. Some of these grants may be challenged in terms of priorities based on facto
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 294.986 billion earmarked as grants

Rs 294.986 billion earmarked as grants

The government has allocated Rs 294.986 billion as grants for financial year 2011-12, against Rs 227.168 billion of 2010-11, revised to Rs 299.975 billion by the end of the year. Some of these grants may be challenged in terms of priorities based on facto
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (June 03, 2011).

Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 1.952 trillion tax collection target set

Rs 1.952 trillion tax collection target set

The federal government has set a Rs 1,952 billion tax collection target for 2011-12, which is Rs 364 billion higher than the downward revised target of Rs 1588 billion for the current fiscal year ie 2010-11. The Budget documents for 2011-12 revealed that
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 1.952 trillion tax collection target set

Rs 1.952 trillion tax collection target set

The federal government has set a Rs 1,952 billion tax collection target for 2011-12, which is Rs 364 billion higher than the downward revised target of Rs 1588 billion for the current fiscal year ie 2010-11. The Budget documents for 2011-12 revealed that
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 1.952 trillion tax collection target set

Rs 1.952 trillion tax collection target set

The federal government has set a Rs 1,952 billion tax collection target for 2011-12, which is Rs 364 billion higher than the downward revised target of Rs 1588 billion for the current fiscal year ie 2010-11. The Budget documents for 2011-12 revealed that
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 1.952 trillion tax collection target set

Rs 1.952 trillion tax collection target set

The federal government has set a Rs 1,952 billion tax collection target for 2011-12, which is Rs 364 billion higher than the downward revised target of Rs 1588 billion for the current fiscal year ie 2010-11. The Budget documents for 2011-12 revealed that
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (June 03, 2011).

Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights

New tax measures to fetch Rs 104 billion
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (June 03, 2011).

Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights

New tax measures to fetch Rs 104 billion
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (June 03, 2011).

Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights

New tax measures to fetch Rs 104 billion
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy shortages: circular debt chief factor

Energy shortages: circular debt chief factor

One of the major contributors to the continuing energy shortages is the failure to operate at capacity with the intractable inter-circular debt rising in spite of the periodic issuance of Term Finance Certificates (TFCs). The circular debt continues to ri
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy shortages: circular debt chief factor

Energy shortages: circular debt chief factor

One of the major contributors to the continuing energy shortages is the failure to operate at capacity with the intractable inter-circular debt rising in spite of the periodic issuance of Term Finance Certificates (TFCs). The circular debt continues to ri
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy shortages: circular debt chief factor

Energy shortages: circular debt chief factor

One of the major contributors to the continuing energy shortages is the failure to operate at capacity with the intractable inter-circular debt rising in spite of the periodic issuance of Term Finance Certificates (TFCs). The circular debt continues to ri
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Thursday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy shortages: circular debt chief factor

Energy shortages: circular debt chief factor

One of the major contributors to the continuing energy shortages is the failure to operate at capacity with the intractable inter-circular debt rising in spite of the periodic issuance of Term Finance Certificates (TFCs). The circular debt continues to ri
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Thursday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Federal investments on current account raised to Rs 20.649 billion

Federal investments on current account raised to Rs 20.649 billion

The government has decided to increase federal investments on current account to Rs 20.649 billion in 2011-12 from Rs 18.121 billion allocated in 2010-11. Budget documents reveal that Pakistan''''s contribution towards ECO trade will be Rs 2.192 billion,
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Federal investments on current account raised to Rs 20.649 billion

Federal investments on current account raised to Rs 20.649 billion

The government has decided to increase federal investments on current account to Rs 20.649 billion in 2011-12 from Rs 18.121 billion allocated in 2010-11. Budget documents reveal that Pakistan''s contribution towards ECO trade will be Rs 2.192 billion, th
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: The very best in bridge

BRIDGE NOTES: The very best in bridge

Table play at bridge has many dimensions to it. It is vastly open canvas wherein you can absorb as many colours as you can possibly conceive. But the overall objective should be that the picture should look appealing to the onlookers in the end.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Federal investments on current account raised to Rs 20.649 billion

Federal investments on current account raised to Rs 20.649 billion

The government has decided to increase federal investments on current account to Rs 20.649 billion in 2011-12 from Rs 18.121 billion allocated in 2010-11. Budget documents reveal that Pakistan's contribution towards ECO trade will be Rs 2.192 billion, the
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
ART FACTS: A fine art collection

ART FACTS: A fine art collection

Nowadays art activities has taken a fast pace in the city and with the inauguration of new art galleries in Karachi, which promote art on regular basis by arranging regular exhibitions. I say the future of art is bright, because every art piece wants to b
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Federal investments on current account raised to Rs 20.649 billion

Federal investments on current account raised to Rs 20.649 billion

The government has decided to increase federal investments on current account to Rs 20.649 billion in 2011-12 from Rs 18.121 billion allocated in 2010-11. Budget documents reveal that Pakistan's contribution towards ECO trade will be Rs 2.192 billion, the
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LITERARY NOTES: Al-Hamra seminar on fine arts

LITERARY NOTES: Al-Hamra seminar on fine arts

Full marks to Ataul Haq Qasimi's Al-Hamra International Literary and Cultural seminar which covered segments of fine arts in Lahore with great enthusiasm. Lahore attracted celebrities from all over Pakistan to present their papers on all genres of Urdu li
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Defence allocation raised by 12 percent

Defence allocation raised by 12 percent

The federal government has approved an outlay of Rs 495.215 billion for annual defence affairs and services for 2011-12, registering an increase of 12 percent or Rs 50 billion in absolute terms. However, with inflation rate at 14.1 percent the defence bud
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
KARACHI CHRONICLE: Road safety

KARACHI CHRONICLE: Road safety

I am thoroughly disgusted at the official half-truths and the sensational speculation of the public about who, how and why the PNS Mehran base was attacked on May 22. Issues that affect ordinary people are being continuously sidelined while the whole nati
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Defence allocation raised by 12 percent

Defence allocation raised by 12 percent

The federal government has approved an outlay of Rs 495.215 billion for annual defence affairs and services for 2011-12, registering an increase of 12 percent or Rs 50 billion in absolute terms. However, with inflation rate at 14.1 percent the defence bud
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shattering doctor-patient relationship

Shattering doctor-patient relationship

Devotion, selflessness and dedication are three words always associated with doctors. A doctor is a trustworthy person and a caretaker who has the commitment with his profession more than any other professionals do. However, gone are the days when patient
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Defence allocation raised by 12 percent

Defence allocation raised by 12 percent

The federal government has approved an outlay of Rs 495.215 billion for annual defence affairs and services for 2011-12, registering an increase of 12 percent or Rs 50 billion in absolute terms. However, with inflation rate at 14.1 percent the defence bud
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Defence allocation raised by 12 percent

Defence allocation raised by 12 percent

The federal government has approved an outlay of Rs 495.215 billion for annual defence affairs and services for 2011-12, registering an increase of 12 percent or Rs 50 billion in absolute terms. However, with inflation rate at 14.1 percent the defence bud
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FINANCE BILL 2011

FINANCE BILL 2011

A BILL to give effect to the financial proposals of the Federal Government for the year beginning on the first day of July, 2011, and to amend certain laws.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 39.513 billion allocated for education

Rs 39.513 billion allocated for education

The budget 2011-12 has earmarked Rs 39,513 million for education against the revised allocation of Rs 40,324 million for the current year. However, no allocation has been made in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for Education as the Ministry
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FINANCE BILL 2011

FINANCE BILL 2011

A BILL to give effect to the financial proposals of the Federal Government for the year beginning on the first day of July, 2011, and to amend certain laws.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 39.513 billion allocated for education

Rs 39.513 billion allocated for education

The budget 2011-12 has earmarked Rs 39,513 million for education against the revised allocation of Rs 40,324 million for the current year. However, no allocation has been made in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for Education as the Ministry
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FINANCE BILL 2011

FINANCE BILL 2011

A BILL to give effect to the financial proposals of the Federal Government for the year beginning on the first day of July, 2011, and to amend certain laws.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 39.513 billion allocated for education

Rs 39.513 billion allocated for education

The budget 2011-12 has earmarked Rs 39,513 million for education against the revised allocation of Rs 40,324 million for the current year. However, no allocation has been made in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for Education as the Ministry
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FINANCE BILL 2011

FINANCE BILL 2011

A BILL to give effect to the financial proposals of the Federal Government for the year beginning on the first day of July, 2011, and to amend certain laws.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 39.513 billion allocated for education

Rs 39.513 billion allocated for education

The budget 2011-12 has earmarked Rs 39,513 million for education against the revised allocation of Rs 40,324 million for the current year. However, no allocation has been made in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for Education as the Ministry
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Opposition rejects budget

Opposition rejects budget

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) rejected the federal budget 2011-12, saying that it has been prepared on the dictations of International Monetary Fund (IMF). The PML-N staged strong protest in the National Assembly during Finance Minister budget spee
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Opposition rejects budget

Opposition rejects budget

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) rejected the federal budget 2011-12, saying that it has been prepared on the dictations of International Monetary Fund (IMF). The PML-N staged strong protest in the National Assembly during Finance Minister budget spee
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
''Budget 2011-12 ambitious, but realistic''

''Budget 2011-12 ambitious, but realistic''

Alongside is the full text of budget speech the Finance Minister, Dr Hafeez Sheikh, delivered in the National Assembly on Friday, June 3, 2011.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 166.448 billion set aside for subsidies

Rs 166.448 billion set aside for subsidies

The federal government has allocated Rs 166.448 billion for subsidies in the budget 2011-12, against Rs 126.684 billion earmarked for 2010-11 but later on revised massively upward to Rs 395.801 billion. In the budget estimates for 2010-11, subsidies were
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Budget 2011-12 ambitious, but realistic'

'Budget 2011-12 ambitious, but realistic'

Alongside is the full text of budget speech the Finance Minister, Dr Hafeez Sheikh, delivered in the National Assembly on Friday, June 3, 2011.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 166.448 billion set aside for subsidies

Rs 166.448 billion set aside for subsidies

The federal government has allocated Rs 166.448 billion for subsidies in the budget 2011-12, against Rs 126.684 billion earmarked for 2010-11 but later on revised massively upward to Rs 395.801 billion. In the budget estimates for 2010-11, subsidies were
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Budget 2011-12 ambitious, but realistic'

'Budget 2011-12 ambitious, but realistic'

Alongside is the full text of budget speech the Finance Minister, Dr Hafeez Sheikh, delivered in the National Assembly on Friday, June 3, 2011.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 166.448 billion set aside for subsidies

Rs 166.448 billion set aside for subsidies

The federal government has allocated Rs 166.448 billion for subsidies in the budget 2011-12, against Rs 126.684 billion earmarked for 2010-11 but later on revised massively upward to Rs 395.801 billion. In the budget estimates for 2010-11, subsidies were
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Spring wheat futures jump 1.6 percent

Spring wheat futures jump 1.6 percent

US spring wheat futures rose on Friday for a second straight session as rain in the northern US Plains further delayed planting at a time of a global shortage of high quality wheat. Winter wheat futures were mixed as concerns about North American and Euro
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rs 166.448 billion set aside for subsidies

Rs 166.448 billion set aside for subsidies

The federal government has allocated Rs 166.448 billion for subsidies in the budget 2011-12, against Rs 126.684 billion earmarked for 2010-11 but later on revised massively upward to Rs 395.801 billion. In the budget estimates for 2010-11, subsidies were
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US Midwest corn, soya bids ease in west

US Midwest corn, soya bids ease in west

Corn and soyabean spot basis bids eased at ethanol plants and processors in the western US Midwest on Thursday, pressured by a spike in futures prices and subsequent uptick in farmer sales of each crop, grain merchants said. Cash prices for old-crop soyab
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Fiscal deficit to be lowered to four percent of GDP

Fiscal deficit to be lowered to four percent of GDP

The government on Friday announced that it intends to lower fiscal deficit target to around 4 percent of the GDP, with a policy to further reduce it by 0.5 percent of GDP each year to bring it down to 3 percent by 2013-14.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Wheat export premiums steady

Wheat export premiums steady

Export premiums for US wheat at the US Gulf Coast were steady on Thursday amid slow farmer selling and limited export demand, traders said. Demand muted following a rebound in wheat futures on Thursday amid worries about poor crop weather in Europe and No
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Fiscal deficit to be lowered to four percent of GDP

Fiscal deficit to be lowered to four percent of GDP

The government on Friday announced that it intends to lower fiscal deficit target to around 4 percent of the GDP, with a policy to further reduce it by 0.5 percent of GDP each year to bring it down to 3 percent by 2013-14.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bangladesh's grain imports to hit 5.5 million tonnes

Bangladesh's grain imports to hit 5.5 million tonnes

Bangladesh's imports of wheat and rice are set to reach a record 5.5 million tonnes in the year to June, against 3.0 million tonnes a year ago, a senior food official said on Friday. The previous highest import of grains was in 1998/99 when Bangladesh bou
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Fiscal deficit to be lowered to four percent of GDP

Fiscal deficit to be lowered to four percent of GDP

The government on Friday announced that it intends to lower fiscal deficit target to around 4 percent of the GDP, with a policy to further reduce it by 0.5 percent of GDP each year to bring it down to 3 percent by 2013-14.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
China sells 80,000 tonnes of soyameal to Japan, Vietnam

China sells 80,000 tonnes of soyameal to Japan, Vietnam

China's soyameal exports have started climbing with up to 80,000 tonnes sold to Japan and Vietnam in the last two weeks, almost double of April shipments, as slow domestic demand prompts processors to look for overseas markets. Soyameal exports from China
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Fiscal deficit to be lowered to four percent of GDP

Fiscal deficit to be lowered to four percent of GDP

The government on Friday announced that it intends to lower fiscal deficit target to around 4 percent of the GDP, with a policy to further reduce it by 0.5 percent of GDP each year to bring it down to 3 percent by 2013-14.
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 109,380 tonnes of cargo including 79,045 tonnes of import cargo, 30,335 tonnes of export cargo and 2,889 loaded & empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Friday. The total import cargo of 79,045 tonnes compris
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
An ambitious Budget in profound times

An ambitious Budget in profound times

Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Sheikh on Friday projected a budget deficit of 4 percent of GDP in line with the recommendations made by the IMF during meetings held in Dubai (May 11-17).
Published 04 Jun, 2011 12:00am
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