Business

We are making all efforts to introduce tax culture and create business-friendly environment, says premier

Growth of internet giants has pushed international tax rules to the limit

Companies apply for temporary permission to operate in Britain after Jan 31 when UK leaves the bloc

Two large production bases in Libya began shutting down amid military blockade

First shipment is expected to arrive by February 15 whereas wheat imports would be allowed in country till March 31

Economic Coordination Committee to decide on exemption on sales tax of 5%

Afghan Transit Trade project to be completed by December 2020

Decision made to curb money laundering and terror financing in line with FATF action plan

Businessmen with an annual turnover of Rs100m will have to pay 0.5% instead of 1.5% tax

Ministries, divisions directed to send revised budget estimates for current fiscal year to MoF by Feb 6

Pakistan has one of the lowest export values as a percentage of GDP

Modern organic practices can be adopted in farming while utilising available land

Money loses value over time due to inflation, printing of currency by central banks

Govt may consider giving targeted subsidy with focus on inputs

Former central bank governor calls for legally defined mechanism for using foreign exchange reserves

Each numberdar will be awarded 12.5 acres of state land on lease for cultivation

Sacked officials had enrolled their wives in the BISP scheme meant for the poor

PM Imran orders countrywide ‘grand operation’ in an attempt to tackle wheat crisis

Complaints received that FBR officials coercing shopkeepers, owners to install POS system

Major business processes of PRA including registration, return filing and tax payments, all are fully automated

Traders, retailers under tier-1 may face fines for not registering with FBR's system

Absence of positive triggers, political uncertainty keeps investors cautious

External debt peaks at 159% of total reserves at the end of last fiscal year

Not willing to champion big manufacturing sectors that want to stick to EU rules

Says no US jobs will be affected by the move

Foreigners pour $536m in a single day into short-term govt papers

Britain encouraging its companies to explore Pakistan's market

Commerce adviser says imports will be discouraged, jobs will be provided

Under code-sharing, travellers will be able to book train tickets by using PIA's booking platform

Deficit stood at $2.15b in Jul-Dec of current fiscal year

PM's aide Nadeem Babar says govt committed to TAPI project

Fundamental conditions causing economic slowdown remain unchanged

Chinese and Saudi Arabian companies stay away from the offer

According to the report, youth population in South Asian region faces systemic barriers to employment

Benchmark index increases 0.24% to settle at 43,167.76

Economy grows 6.1%, hit by weak domestic demand and trade tensions

US Senate's approval of changes to US-Mexico-Canada FTA boosts mood

Shares of the Internet search giant are up nearly 17% over the last three months

Under code-sharing, travellers will be able to book train tickets by using PIA’s booking platform

SECP has imposed roughly Rs22 million worth of penalties in past one year on violations

Directorate accused of restrictive trading conditions in its tender

Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives asures businessmen of early completion of projects under PSDP

Approved development budget of Rs350 billion, but it remains largely unutilised

According to survey, people’s trust in economy has weakened

New valuation system introduced for smooth clearance of IT goods

Improvement in data shows return of foreign investors’ confidence in economy

Benchmark index increases 72.07 points to settle at 43,065.09

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

Previously all foreigners working permanently in the gas-rich country required authorisation from employers to leave

International Energy Agency expects oil production to outstrip demand