Shielding from high oil prices: Govt losing Rs70bn a month, says Shaukat Tarin Finance minister says premier keenly exploring options for public's relief Published 17 Feb, 2022 08:17pm
Print Prices of petroleum products hit all-time high New ex-depot price of petrol is Rs 159.86 from Rs 147.83 per litre Updated 16 Feb, 2022 10:47am
Print Sales tax on light diesel abolished ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished sales tax on light diesel oil from January 16, 2022.... Updated 11 Feb, 2022 09:28am
BR Research FCEPL: the worse is over It got a lot worse before it could finally get better. After touching rock bottom in CY18, Friesland Campina ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 08:27am
Pakistan PKI to launch protest demonstration against govt LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) is going to launch a series of protest demonstration with the slogan... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Print GST cascading effect impacts Pakistani exporters’ competitiveness: IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan exporters competitiveness is impacted because of the cascading effect of General Sales Tax ... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:18am
Print Exchange rate broadly in line with fundamentals: IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exchange rate is broadly in line with fundamentals, but due to a challenging external... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:07am
Print FY22 budget reversed key policies damaging revenue prospects: IMF ISLAMABAD: The budget 2021-22 delayed key reforms and reversed some key policies damaging revenue prospects. This... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:15am
Pakistan Civil society for revoking GST on renewable energy technologies KARACHI: Demanding the government to revoke imposition of general sales tax on solar panels and electric vehicles, a... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Pakistan DRAP warns pharmacies, others against drug stockpiling ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has warned pharmacies, medical stores, and wholesale... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Print POL products: GST abolished, PL revised downward Based on existing levels of consumption, estimated revenue loss on account of zero sales tax on petroleum products would be between Rs 21 to 25 billion in one month Updated 02 Feb, 2022 10:38am
Business & Finance Livestock farmers to protest against withdrawal of ST exemption on agri inputs LAHORE: Livestock farmers along with their animals and birds will stage demonstration in all the district, ... Published 30 Jan, 2022 04:04am
Business & Finance Raw materials: Pharma industry seeks withdrawal of 17pc GST LAHORE: The medicine manufacturers have urged the government to review its decision imposing a 17per cent General... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Print Local supply of plants, machineries: Sales tax zero-rating withdrawn FBR says the zero-rating to crude oil, which was withdrawn through Finance Act, 2021 has also been restored from January 16, 2022 Updated 21 Jan, 2022 09:32am
Business & Finance OICCI voices concern over ‘abrupt changes’ in taxes, duties through bill ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has expressed serious concerns on changes in... Published 14 Jan, 2022 06:20am
BR Research GST on infant formula: only vibes, not policy In his post-budget conference, finance minister and chairman FBR had claimed that the government hopes to eliminate... Published 13 Jan, 2022 08:05am
Print ‘Mini-budget’: Business council lists its concerns KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Wednesday came up with major concerns regarding the Finance... Updated 13 Jan, 2022 09:27am
Opinion Don’t scare the investor away, please—II EPZA also had mobilised investment by promising the same to investors. If whole or part of this concession is... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Opinion Don’t scare the investor away, please—I In compliance with the conditions agreed with the IMF (International Monetary Fund), the government intends to ... Published 11 Jan, 2022 06:33am
Print Tax exemptions: Two AJK hydropower projects concerned at proposed withdrawal ISLAMABAD: Two hydropower projects of cumulative capacity of 1824.7MW being established in Azad Jammu and Kashmir... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:26am
Print FBR chief speaks about IMF’s tax outlook, priorities FBR Chairman Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Thursday says all-out efforts are being made to fix distortion in the tax system Updated 07 Jan, 2022 09:43am
Print SBP amendment bill: Some cabinet members too show unease Cabinet members raise their concerns on the SBP (Amendment) Bill in presence of Prime Minister Imran Khan Updated 05 Jan, 2022 09:55am
Print Effective Jan 1: GST on POL products increased ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased the sales tax on petrol from 1.63 percent to 4.77 ... Updated 05 Jan, 2022 10:40am
Opinion ‘Mini-budget’ Consistently inconsistent The cat is finally out of the bag. The money bill (infamous mini-budget) and SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) amendment... Updated 02 Jan, 2022 05:35am
Pakistan Traders term ‘mini-budget’ move ‘act of economic terrorism’ LAHORE: Terming the proposed Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021 as an act of ‘economic terrorism’, the All... Published 01 Jan, 2022 04:07am
Print GST at standard rate of 17pc: ‘Unpopular’ and ‘politically tough’ decisions taken, says FBR ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed said Friday that the government took... Updated 01 Jan, 2022 12:18pm
Print Finance (Suppl) Bill: 17pc GST proposed to be levied on over 150 items ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed to impose 17 percent sales tax worth Rs343 billion on over 150 items ... Updated 31 Dec, 2021 10:14am
Business & Finance BMP chief hits out at govt’s approach to economy KARACHI: Chairman of Businessmen Panel (BMP) Mian Anjum Nisar has said that the regular attempts of economic ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Print IT, GST, FED cases: FBR finalising names of third-party auditors for TY19 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is in the process of finalising third-party auditors for audit of... Updated 14 Dec, 2021 10:09am
Print POL products: FBR takes notice of delay in issuance of Sales Tax notification ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken notice of the delay in issuance of sales tax notification on... Updated 08 Nov, 2021 10:19am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?