Stalled IMF programme: Govt fails to successfully persuade IMF ISLAMABAD: The talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the 7th review under the $6... Updated 26 May, 2022 10:02am
Opinion A fiscal quagmire: genesis In the last article, many readers felt that there was no explanation as to how we came to this pass and what ... Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am
Opinion The rising public debt burden The public debt of Pakistan consists of the domestic and external debt of the government plus debt owed to the IMF... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Business & Finance Fixed tax scheme being worked out: Only small shopkeepers, not Tier-I retailers, to be covered ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is working on a simplified fixed tax scheme for small traders in the... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Print CM promises pro-poor budget LAHORE: Announcing that the budget 2022-23 would be pro-poor, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz said on Monday... Updated 24 May, 2022 09:26am
Editorials Upcoming budget 2022-23 EDITORIAL: Tenth of June has been earmarked for the presentation of the budget in parliament with political and the... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Pakistan ‘FTO provided relief to over 1,900 taxpayers in five months’ LAHORE: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mehmood Jah has said that his office has provided relief to more than... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Print KE urges FD to release budgeted subsidy directly ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has urged the Finance Division to release budgeted subsidy directly to it to ensure... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:35am
Print Sectors earning ‘windfall’ profits: FBR envisages ‘targeted’ taxation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing budget proposals based on “targeted taxation” for... Updated 21 May, 2022 10:56am
Print Federal budget to be presented on June 10 The budget for 2022-23 along with the Finance Bill 2022 is scheduled to be presented in the National Assembly Updated 21 May, 2022 10:51am
Print NAC approves FY22 5.97pc provisional growth rate ISLAMABAD: The National Accounts Committee (NAC) has approved 5.97 percent estimated provisional Gross Domestic... Updated 19 May, 2022 09:43am
Print FY22 budget deficit likely to stand at 9pc of GDP — highest-ever in country’s history ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Dr Abdul Hafiz Pasha has projected Pakistan’s budget deficit for the fiscal ... Updated 18 May, 2022 10:25am
Editorials The budget FY23 EDITORIAL: The budget 2022-23 is to be presented in parliament in June and while there is every likelihood that it... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Opinion Outlook for the FY23 federal budget The federal budget for 2022-23 is likely to be presented within the next four weeks in the Parliament. It will be... Published 17 May, 2022 05:39am
Print Budget deficit reaches Rs5.6trn, NA told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that the budget deficit has reached Rs5.6... Updated 17 May, 2022 09:47am
Business & Finance Insurance services: SECP advises Sindh govt to revoke levy of stamp duty from July 1 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed to the Sindh government to revoke... Published 17 May, 2022 05:39am
Print Budget 2022-23: SECP proposes withdrawal of 1pc FIF on non-life insurance premiums ISLAMABAD: The SECP has proposed withdrawal of the one percent Federal Insurance Fee (FIF) applicable on non-life... Updated 15 May, 2022 08:27am
Business & Finance Proposals for budget: OICCI for simplification of tax system ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has proposed to the government to simplify ... Updated 15 May, 2022 08:30am
Opinion Burgeoning fiscal deficit The information on fiscal operations during the first three quarters of 2021-22 has been released recently by the... Published 10 May, 2022 05:10am
Business & Finance LCCI says will organise pre-budget convention LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry will hold pre-budget 2022-23 convention in May. Brainstorming... Published 08 May, 2022 07:06am
Print SBP urged to remove HS Codes: Rationalisation of AIT on telecom services proposed ISLAMABAD: Telecom industry has proposed to the government rationalization of the Advance Income Tax (AIT) on ... Updated 08 May, 2022 08:50am
Print Budget: fixed tax scheme for small traders very likely Finance minister says govt strictly committed to ensuring financial discipline through effective policies Updated 08 May, 2022 03:57pm
Print Salaried class: FTO tells FBR to bring down tax slabs, thresholds in FY23 budget ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring down... Updated 06 May, 2022 10:06am
Markets PSX comes up with budgetary proposals KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has presented important proposals for the federal budget 2022-23 to... Updated 29 Apr, 2022 02:15pm
Business & Finance Budget FY23: RCCI submits proposals to FBR ISLAMABAD: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) while urging for lowering sales tax rate from the... Published 29 Apr, 2022 05:43am
Print Finance Bill, 2022: GST exemption to diplomats, privileged class may be restored ISLAMABAD: The government may restore sales tax exemption to diplomats, diplomatic missions, and privileged persons... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:18am
Business & Finance Provincial budget FY23: Business community of KP spells out key priorities PESHAWAR: With the budget for fiscal year 2023 right around the corner, the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce &... Published 25 Apr, 2022 07:38am
Business & Finance Export-oriented sectors: KCCI underscores need for reintroduction of scheme ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received budget proposals from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
Business & Finance Budget FY23: FBR takes input of KCCI ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a detailed input of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and... Updated 23 Apr, 2022 10:39am
Print Release of uplift budget: PD&SI ministry revises strategy ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has revised its strategy to release... Updated 18 Apr, 2022 10:27am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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