Pakistan Development forum kicks off
Provincial representatives claim they have overcome differences with regard to the reformed general sales tax.
- RSS
- Today's Paper
- Subscribe
- beta 2.0
High: 33°C
Low: 27°C
Alerts
Trending: Economycrisis
Fighting the sugar mafia
If the government were a little wiser, it would use the sugar crisis to increase its goodwill and establish its writ.
13
Zardari seeks major economic deals with China
President discusses ways to increase regional trade with Chinese Premier.
Heckles greet controversial bills in NA
MQM calls RGST, flood surchage bill last nail in economy's coffin; PML-N calls it a recipe for complete disaster.
No buyers while prices of sugar rocket
TCP sells just 6,000 tons against offer of 19,000 tons, as senate body hold government responsible.
Centre, province to file report on price raise
LHC issued notices, seeks detailed report from Federal, Punjab govt on a petition against increase in sugar prices.
Minto opposes aid-oriented economic policies
Said expenditure on defense,debt-serving(70 per cent of total govt expenditure)must be slashed unequivocally, instead.
Get your sweet revenge
Consume less sugar. Help thwart the nefarious designs of a vile bunch of bloodsuckers holding this country hostage.
President Zardari’s China trip
The only leader who seems to have an understanding of the need for strengthening economic ties with China is Zardari.
Media watch: Taxing times
Media discusses the possibility of the the RGST and flood tax being implemented and its implications for the country.
Tax reform in a season of turmoil
It is true that RGST is unavoidable,even in these days of economic contraction, IMF or no IMF.
Sugar: The profits of scarcity
The recurring nature of the sugar crises reveal the interlocking nature of the economic and political interests.
Putting Humpty Dumpty together again
It’s time for us the citizens of Pakistan to take a stake, to field our own candidates and it's time we changed.
Inflation hovers above 15%
October figure suppressed because of drop in prices of perishables, trouble expected next month.
Latest News
Success more dangerous than failure: Shahid Kapoor
The Bollywood actor discusses the lessons he learnt from his box office disappointments.
Heads of Pakistan, India intelligence agencies to attend visa talks: Report
Heads of intelligence bureau, CBI, and NIA due to attend the meetings, discuss terrorism.
'Brands Just Pret': Splurge vs steal
Brands Just Pret promotes five new ready-to-wear labels under Rs5,000.
'Back to Life': Fighting back
Ali Ahmed Brohi’s latest documentary, Back to Life, highlights post-flood life in Thatta.
Facebook
Twitter
Youtube
RSS
Advertise
Careers
Subscription
Nokia App
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed or derived from.
Unless otherwise stated, all content is copyrighted © 2012 The Express Tribune News Network.
Technical feedback? webmaster@tribune.com.pk
