‘Learning From Others’—V Power Sector: Power sector was the major negative influence on India’s economy as well. The problems and ... Published 28 May, 2023 03:34am
Opinion Paradigm shift in tax policy ‘The impact of economic growth on the lives of people is partly a matter of income distribution, but it also... Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am
Print World Bank ties recurrent budget shortfall to low fiscal revenue ISLAMABAD: Persistent low fiscal revenue is one of the drivers of Pakistan’s recurrent budget shortfall, as total... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 12:35pm
Editorials Economy still in deep trouble EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Finance,... Published 13 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Opinion Pakistan’s taxation regime discourages self-employment and small businesses Pakistan’s tax policy discourages individuals from self-employment or running small businesses. While salaried... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Business & Finance FBR’s new reform plan likely to establish sectoral benchmarks ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s new reform plan would establish sectoral benchmarks to identify ... Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am
Editorials To control inflation and help the vulnerable EDITORIAL: The Khan administration’s overarching objective to help the poor and vulnerable cannot be faulted and... Published 23 Feb, 2022 04:54am
Business & Finance FBR to present new tax policy framework to cabinet ISLAMABAD: To end the policy of tax exemptions in the future, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman, Dr... Published 11 Jan, 2022 06:33am
Markets Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors bet on second wind for lagging US small-caps NEW YORK: Some investors believe the stars are aligning for small-cap stocks, as the category stands to benefit from... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Editorials The way forward EDITORIAL: Pakistan has been focusing on revenue generation, inclusive of reforming the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Opinion Taxes and social democracy “The perks culture has also held real estate development hostage for decades as officials seek to reward ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
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
Opinion Restructuring of tax system: a blueprint “A comprehensive strategy had been formulated to shift the gear and move to higher economic growth. I do not... Published 07 May, 2021 04:35am
Business SPDC proposes tobacco tax reform KARACHI: Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC) has proposed tobacco tax reform that would greatly help the... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Business FBR considering reduction in number of WHT lines ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s major guiding principles of tax policy included reduce dependence on... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Business Mixed reaction on promulgation of Tax Laws Ord ISLAMABAD: Dr Muhammad Iqbal, a former member Tax Policy of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said that Tax Laws... Published 12 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Business Automated payment system: FBR remits 71pc amount of drawback claims LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has remitted 71 percent of the amount of duty drawback claims while... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Business & Finance World Bank & CDPR Unlock Pakistan’s Income Tax Potential in a New Webinar Series The Pakistan Development Policy series 2021 is a set of policy discussions organized by CDPR and the World Bank to discuss key reform areas critical to Pakistan’s economic, social and development growth. Updated 02 Mar, 2021 01:08pm
Print Tax policy: Waqar convenes meeting on creation of ‘TPU’ ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue, Dr Waqar Masood has convened a meeting on the ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am