Pakistan can get access to ASEAN states thru trade with Indonesia: envoy KARACHI: Consul General of Indonesia in Karachi Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat has said that Pakistan can gain access ... Published 28 Mar, 2023 06:21am
Print Jan, Feb 2023: FBR pays Rs45bn to exporters despite slow FASTER system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has never stopped payment of sales tax refunds under the FASTER system... Updated 21 Mar, 2023 08:55am
Business & Finance Exporters should tap potential to export to Lithuania: FPCCI KARACHI: Acting President of FPCCI Suleman Chawla has proposed that Pakistani exporters should tap the potential to... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Print Exporters detect ‘flaws’ in FBR’s new refund procedure ISLAMABAD: Prominent exporters have pointed out some serious flaws in the revised procedure of the Federal Board of... Updated 20 Mar, 2023 08:59am
Business & Finance Sugar export: Shipment period extended on exporters’ plea ISLAMABAD: The government has increased shipment time for the export of sugar after sugar exporters expressed ... Published 18 Mar, 2023 06:14am
Print FBR empowers collectors to issue refunds without any monetary limit ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered the Collectors of Customs to issue refunds of customs... Updated 15 Mar, 2023 08:50am
Business & Finance SBP expedites proceedings against exporters for realisation of e-forms LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expedited proceedings against exporters for realization of E-forms by... Published 04 Mar, 2023 06:50am
Print PPRA declines giving exemption to Exim Bank ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has turned down a proposal of Exim Bank for exemption... Updated 27 Feb, 2023 08:43am
Print ICIEC re-insurance deals: Govt decides to exempt Exim Bank from PPRA rules ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to exempt Exim Bank from applicability of PPRA Rules, for signing of the... Updated 17 Feb, 2023 08:49am
Print SBP takes steps aimed at timely realisation of export proceeds Has decided to initiate necessary action in all those cases where full export proceeds are not realized within prescribed time period as defined Foreign Exchange Manual Updated 15 Feb, 2023 12:34pm
Business & Finance ‘Every sector should set target to increase exports’: Minister assures exporters of all-out support ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has reiterated that the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:46am
Business & Finance 14pc rise YoY: Jul-Jan: FBR pays Rs 208 billion refunds ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has paid refunds of Rs208 billion during July-January (2022-23) ... Published 05 Feb, 2023 03:10am
Business & Finance PCMEA invited to two expos in India LAHORE: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) is considering the Indian invitation for... Published 30 Jan, 2023 06:24am
Markets Analysts weigh in: rupee’s latest depreciation has wider implications, outcomes Experts believe LC issue will be resolved, inflation along with remittances to increase in short term Updated 27 Jan, 2023 07:04pm
Print ECC approves revised conditions for sugar export ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has revised conditions regarding... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:06am
Business & Finance Pakistan Chemical Expo 2023 to be held from May 18 LAHORE: With a view to raising awareness about the developments and opportunities in the chemical sector, Pakistan... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Opinion Faltering exports – the longer term for textiles When India was partitioned “West Pakistan” had only two cotton yarn spinning mills and “East Pakistan” had no jute... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 07:26am
Print Remittances, export proceeds: ECAP seeks special exchange rate KARACHI: In order to enhance the foreign inflows, the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 11:22am
Print Inputs: exporters promised hassle-free imports The government decides to help exporters import raw materials in order to meet their manufacturing requirements Updated 17 Jan, 2023 09:11am
Print Special foreign currency accounts: SBP allows IT exporters to retain 35pc of proceeds KARACHI: In order to encourage IT companies and freelancers to bring their foreign exchange earnings into the... Updated 14 Jan, 2023 04:29pm
Business & Finance FBR paid 60-70pc rebate to exporters during 2022-23 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has automatically paid 60-70 percent of the customs duty drawback and... Updated 12 Jan, 2023 01:01pm
Business & Finance 0.15m less containers arrived in Jul-Dec: FBR ISLAMABAD: A total of 0.55 million containers of importable goods/ commodities have reached Pakistan during the... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:54am
Business & Finance PTA highlights problems being faced by tanners KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), M Mehr Ali has appealed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan,... Published 07 Jan, 2023 07:33am
Business & Finance PUKBC has enabled exporters to access Scottish market: FPCCI KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has said... Published 19 Dec, 2022 06:31am
Print PM, Dar, others take stock of economic situation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government would fulfil its current programme with... Updated 15 Dec, 2022 09:55am
Business & Finance Exporters resent energy shortages KARACHI: Exporters on Wednesday complained about the energy shortages, saying that the federal coalition government... Updated 17 Nov, 2022 09:21am
Business & Finance TDAP holds workshop on ITC market analysis tools FAISALABAD: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Faisalabad organised a half day workshop on ITC Market Analysis... Published 20 Oct, 2022 07:32am
Business & Finance Dar will arrest PKR slide: FEBR LAHORE: President Friends of Economics & Business Reforms (FEBR) Kashif Anwar stressed his hope that the... Published 28 Sep, 2022 07:01am
Business & Finance FBR official assures APTMA of resolving all issues on priority basis LAHORE: Mukarram Jah Ansari, Member Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has assured the All Pakistan Textile... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Print Verification of refinance claims under EFS automated It will enhance efficiency of refinance operations, improve exporters’ access to liquidity Updated 13 Aug, 2022 09:35am