Pakistan’s construction industry says concerned at curbs on non-filers KARACHI: The construction industry has raised serious concerns over proposed financial restrictions for non-tax... Updated 12 Jun, 2025 11:59am
Budget 2025-26 Housing scheme with SBP’s help: Rs5bn set aside for mark-up subsidy KARACHI: The federal government has allocated Rs 5 billion in the budget FY26 for a mark-up subsidy under a low-cost... Updated 12 Jun, 2025 03:12pm
Business & Finance Think tank seeks tax exemptions for construction sector ISLAMABAD: An Economic Thinktank has strongly recommended Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to exempt construction... Published 02 Jun, 2025 06:12am
Budget 2025-26 Construction sector: builders, developers call for 15-year tax policy The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has called for a long-term 15-year tax policy for the... Published 22 May, 2025 09:14pm
Budget 2025-26 APCMA for industry-friendly steps thru upcoming budget LAHORE: The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has urged the government to announce industry... Updated 04 May, 2025 06:58am
Business & Finance ‘Revival of construction industry is vital for boosting employment’ LAHORE: The construction industry often referred to as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, its revival is ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:05am
Pakistan Minister assures ABAD of complete elimination of land mafias, kidnappers KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs Sindh Ziaul Hassan Lanjhar assured the ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan Uplift schemes worth Rs3.6bn approved LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes worth Rs 3.6... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Business & Finance ABAD demands long-term tax policies, easier financing access KARACHI: The Chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD), Muhammad Hassan Bakhshi, has urged the... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Aug cement despatches decline 25.68pc to 3.336m tons YoY LAHORE: The unprecedented and extremely high tax measures leading to a huge increase in cement prices have caused a... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am
Print New levy: Taxable profits of builders, developers fixed ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fixed minimum profits of builders and developers for collecting a... Updated 29 Jun, 2024 02:14pm
Print Construction sector: IMF asks FBR to abolish special tax regime Recommends subjecting sector to standard income tax regime Updated 15 Mar, 2024 04:03pm
Perspectives Challenges and opportunities in Pakistan’s real estate Sector Pakistan’s once-booming real estate sector is facing a crisis, with declining home values and skyrocketing interest... Published 01 Mar, 2024 12:06pm
Business & Finance Cut in taxes on real estate to help attract foreign investment: ICCI ISLAMABAD: Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called upon the... Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Business & Finance New advance tax imposed on construction, residential businesses ISLAMABAD: Finance Act 2023 has imposed a new advance tax on the construction, development and disposal of ... Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:15am
Business & Finance IAPEX expo: thinkPVC showcases latest products, solutions for construction sector KARACHI: thinkPVC, a unique concept store and one-stop solution for sustainable construction products in Pakistan, ... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
Markets European shares slip as data signal slower economic recovery PARIS: European shares fell on Wednesday as investors maintained a cautious stance after data signalled a... Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:20am
BR Research Plight of the labour class If these are not the toughest times an average Pakistani citizen has faced, the toughest must have been close to... Published 24 Mar, 2023 08:47am
Pakistan IAP Exhibition 2023: Use of black money in construction sector should be discouraged: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for adopting green and sustainable building practices in the ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Markets China Dec steel output rises from prior month SHANGHAI: China’s December steel output rose 4.5% from the prior month, official data showed on Tuesday, as demand... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance Govt should give incentives to construction sector: KATI chief KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman has said the government ... Published 03 Jan, 2023 03:25am
Pakistan Sustainable engineering plays key role in construction sector, says administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Spokesperson Sindh Government and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:06am
Markets Iron ore futures lower MANILA: Iron ore futures slumped on Tuesday, with the Dalian benchmark contract hitting a seven-week low, while... Published 26 Oct, 2022 05:52am
Business & Finance Concern expressed over rising cement prices KARACHI: Secretary General of the United Business Group (UBG), Southern Zone, former chairman of Association of... Published 20 Oct, 2022 05:36am
BR Research Real wages nosedive The daily wages for the construction sector may well have grown the most in ten quarters at 10 percent during 1QFY23... Updated 28 Sep, 2022 08:42pm
Business & Finance Pakistan Property Show in Dubai attracts 20,000 people Pakistan Property Show was inaugurated by H.E Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, Director General of the Dubai Land Department Published 13 Sep, 2022 05:29pm
Business & Finance Cartelisation, abuse of dominance: CCP investigating potential involvement of two float glass manufacturers ISLAMABAD: Float glass, an important component of the construction sector, is under scrutiny of the Competition... Published 10 Sep, 2022 04:14am
Business & Finance India’s economy grows at fastest pace in a year; slowdown expected NEW DELHI: India’s economy grew at its fastest pace of 13.5% year-on-year in the April-June quarter though... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Editorials Economy must have clear precedence EDITORIAL: The ongoing political impasse is a negation of what the country needs urgently to bring the economy... Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Business & Finance Facing massive cost-escalation, construction industry braces for tough time Builders facing difficulties in pricing housing units for new projects Published 23 Jul, 2022 07:37pm