Ours is bottom-up approach to building economy: Tarin ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Shaukat Tarin, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, has said that Pakistan is going for... Updated 27 Jun, 2021 12:46pm
Pakistan Tax collection target dependent on US, world powers: Zubair PML-N leader says he has never seen such a 'ridiculous' budget Published 26 Jun, 2021 02:59pm
Business & Finance Any other country would have long been out of grey list: Tarin Finance minister says Pakistan is trapped in geopolitics Updated 26 Jun, 2021 06:15pm
Print Rs26.46trn charged expenditure laid in NA ISLAMABAD: The federal government Friday laid Rs26.46 trillion of charged expenditure included in demands for grants... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Print Budget described as ‘hope for all tiers of society’ ISLAMABAD: While terming the budget for the next fiscal year as hope for all the tiers of society, Finance Minister... Updated 26 Jun, 2021 01:11pm
Print Tarin defends tax arrest clause but vows improvement ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Friday categorically dismissed the Senate’s demand to abolish the powers... Updated 26 Jun, 2021 04:56pm
Business & Finance Akhuwat disburses Rs150bn interest free loans FAISALABAD: The "Akhuwat" Pakistan has the unique privilege to launch and successfully handle the world's biggest... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Business & Finance Pharma sector: PCDA opposes induction in tax law KARACHI: Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) has opposed the government move to induct of... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Pakistan Tarin asks FBR, other depts to resolve Fata units’ problems ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Thursday directed the chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and other... Published 25 Jun, 2021 04:20am
Print Tarin explains IMF challenge Finance minister says Pakistan presented alternate plan and Fund accepted that it possessed weightage Adds powers to arrest willful tax defaulters would rest with him and FBR chairman Updated 25 Jun, 2021 12:34pm
Business & Finance Tax exemption on manufacturing of cold storages demanded KARACHI: Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Ahmad Jawad has demanded of the federal government to... Published 25 Jun, 2021 04:20am
Business & Finance Finance Bill 2021: Senate adopts nearly 300 recommendations ISLAMABAD: Senate Thursday adopted its nearly 300 recommendations including those related to Finance Bill 2021 as... Published 25 Jun, 2021 04:20am
Print Divestment of govt share in Mari Petroleum: PC asked to come up with comprehensive proposal ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Wednesday directed the Privatisation Commission and the Ministry of... Updated 24 Jun, 2021 11:46am
Print Tarin vows action against wilful tax defaulters Says those who deliberately ignore tax notices will have to bear consequences Updated 24 Jun, 2021 11:48am
Print ECC approves Rs300m allocation for three joint border markets in Balochistan In the first phase, it was directed that two pilot projects at Gabd and Mond in Balochistan have to be executed Updated 24 Jun, 2021 11:41am
Print Finance Bill, Sec 233A of income tax law: Suggestions finalised by Senate body ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has finalised its recommendations to the Finance Bill, 2021-22,... Updated 24 Jun, 2021 12:01pm
Business & Finance Budget prepared without taking business community on board: FPCCI ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has termed the federal budget... Published 24 Jun, 2021 03:36am
Pakistan Ahsan questions economic ‘wizard’ of PM ISLAMABAD: A day after, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin painted a rosy picture of the economy, Pakistan Muslim... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Pakistan Senate body for suspension of export development fund ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recommended suspension of export development fund for a... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Markets New Oil Refining Policy 2021: Tarin calls for overcoming all hurdles ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has directed the participants (government departments and refineries) to... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Editorials Defending the budget EDITORIAL: The statement of PML-N’s Birjees Tahir on the floor of the house that the budget 2021-22 was a “pack... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Business & Finance Profit on Debt: Bankers’ body approaches minister for reduction in tax rate ISLAMABAD: After announcement of federal budget (2021-22), the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has again approached... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Pakistan Tarin assures Chinese Ambassador: Govt to provide facilitation to Chinese companies ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said on Monday that the government would provide full facilitation to the... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Opinion Towards an end to tax harassment On the basis of my thirty years of tax practice I can assure you that the abuse of the under-mentioned three lines... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Print Tarin stoutly defends budget ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin was all praise for Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Monday, saying no... Updated 22 Jun, 2021 04:47pm
Business & Finance Ministry directed to hold meeting with ghee/edible oil makers ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin directed the Ministry of Industries and Production, on Monday, for having ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Editorials Claims and counterclaims EDITORIAL: The Shaukat Tarin-led Finance Ministry has projected a growth rate of 5 percent for next fiscal year... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Print Value-added dairy products: FBR asked to reinstate salex tax of 10% Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin directs FBR to ensure previous rate is incorporated in final budget to be passed by Parliament Updated 20 Jun, 2021 01:33pm
Pakistan Tarin backs launch of new auto policy ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Friday assured his full backing to the final launch of the new auto ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Print Vaccine payments: Tarin directs EAD to negotiate credit lines ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Friday directed the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to start the process ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am