Is it really ‘none of your business’? ‘Mind your own business’. ‘What is personal is not professional’. ‘Do not mix business with pleasure’. These are... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Miftah says ‘complete overhaul of system is essential’ HYDERABAD: Former Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said that reforming Pakistan under the current system ... Published 28 Oct, 2024 06:21am
Business & Finance Businesses can expand their presence in EU market through Belgium: envoy LAHORE: Belgium serves as a gateway to Europe which is a valuable opportunity for Pakistani businesses to expand... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 07:38am
Opinion Squeezing lemons: the fallout of lazy reforms The government is resorting to lazy reforms, putting pressure on the known and compliant while ignoring systemic... Published 21 Oct, 2024 06:44am
Print Tax returns filed by CFOs: FBR lifts affidavit filing condition ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn a major condition of filing of affidavits (tax period... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:25am
Business & Finance Minister for tax reforms to promote business growth LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman noted the disparities in the tax burden, saying that... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Pakistan Security for SCO summit: Businesses, main roads remain closed for third consecutive day ISLAMABAD: All the businesses and main roads in the twin cities remained closed on Wednesday for the third... Updated 17 Oct, 2024 09:02am
Pakistan Chinese premier lands amid security lockdown ISLAMABAD: Capital was under strict security lockdown as Chinese Premier Li Qiang landed in the city on Monday ahead... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance UBG chief says SCO summit to boost trade, investment inflows KARACHI: President United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail, other leaders Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, and Syed... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance President urges businesses to invest in Stock Exchange ISLAMABAD: In order to improve the country’s economy, President Asif Ali Zardari has called for providing a... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:16am
Print 14 business categories: FTO issues notice to FBR on compulsory integration ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered an investigation against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 07 Oct, 2024 09:41am
Print World Bank places Pakistan in 4th quintile With respect to operational efficiency, Pakistan with a score of 65.90 is placed in the third quintile i.e. these economies exhibit a mix of strengths and weaknesses in their business environment Updated 05 Oct, 2024 12:52pm
Business & Finance High tax rates, spiraling costs forcing Pakistan’s major companies to pursue the layoff route KARACHI: High tax rates and spiraling costs have compelled major listed corporations in Pakistan to reduce headcount... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 02:00pm
Business & Finance Govt urged to facilitate traders after successful IMF talks LAHORE: United Business Group (UBG) Patron-in-Chief S M Tanveer has urged the government to facilitate the business... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:21am
Opinion Stunted governance, stunted economy Even after 60 years of financial market development, the local companies are still a small part of the market at... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Print ‘PBS capacity building, data digitization vital for service delivery’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Finance, Dr Muzammil Aslam has underscored the critical need for enhancing the... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 08:47am
Print PM forms panel to shape policy guidelines on reform process ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a four-member committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCoRR) to... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:46pm
Print FBR considering traders’ new proposal to collect advance tax FBR has also agreed to reduce the upper slabs of fixed tax of Rs 60,000 to a reasonable level Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:57pm
Business & Finance Need stressed for integrating respect of human rights into business practices PESHAWAR: Representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Federation of Pakistan... Published 09 Sep, 2024 07:03am
Print Aurangzeb explains steps to stabilise economy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with Juland... Updated 06 Sep, 2024 08:54am
Business & Finance ProDevice to expand business in country KARACHI: Global tech firm, ProDevice has signed a strategic agreement with SI Global Solutions, leading Pakistani... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am
Print Aurangzeb urges support for Chinese cos ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged PCICL to foster joint ventures (JVs) and enhance support... Updated 06 Sep, 2024 08:53am
Print Fixation of monthly advance tax from retailers: FBR agrees to review valuation table ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Monday, agreed to a major demand of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:15am
Opinion Need for a country-wide, across-sectors ‘Pricing Policy’ Weak regulation of markets, or the policy of ‘market fundamentalism’ that market knows best, and left mostly on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:15am
Editorials Traders’ opposition to Tajir Dost Scheme EDITORIAL: Traders’ opposition to registration and payment of advance tax based on the location of their business,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:52am
Business & Finance July profit repatriation significantly rises to $139.13m YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors has significantly increased to $139.13 million... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:44am
Opinion Tech glitches, economy twitches In today’s digital landscape, the internet has become a fundamental necessity for individuals and businesses ... Updated 29 Aug, 2024 07:28am
Business & Finance FPCCI wants cut in electricity tariffs KARACHI: Vice President and Regional Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Pakistan Proparco, Karandaaz, PFSL collaborate to enhance gender & climate finance KARACHI: Proparco, Karandaaz Pakistan and Parwaaz Financial Services Limited (PFSL) have entered into a landmark... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:14am
Editorials Taxing traders – same old story EDITORIAL: The same old story plays out every time FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) gets serious about taxing traders.... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am