Business

Industrial units will enjoy tax exemption for 10 years.

Use of Haram ingredients leads to restrictions.

Power cuts impeding production, affecting exports.

This will give govts better options to stabilise finances.

Approves all amendments moved by govt, rejects those of opposition.

Job-site inspections along with sanctions to ensure compliance.

Objective is to rejuvenate trade links, boost ties.

Company, in return, seeks an increase in wellhead gas price.

Lahore incident and diminishing foreign interest contribute to market’s decline.

The actions being taken right now will add immensely to our economic woes and cripple future governments.

Overall, the federal PSDP of 2014-15 reveals a hurried and ad hoc inclusion of a number of large, new projects.

It will finance its 35MW coal-fired plant through local banks.

Hundreds of applications had been pending with hefty security and inspection amounts with OGRA.

17 businessmen have disappeared in the past four months.

Donors ask Pakistan to step up output by 1 bcfd in 2015.

Says they will not increase prices despite rise in excise duty.

Langove says the revenue authority has been formed to enhance tax net and increase spending on the welfare of people.

Govt reduced tax from 16% to 10% for FY15.

Amount in line with stated target; yield on GIS comes around 7.97%.

Several banks surpass their annual targets; disbursement up 13.6% .

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 17.47 points.

Trafficking casebook garners attention of Pakistan’s tobacco industry and tax watchdog.

KSE laments increased taxes to affect market liquidity.

Terminal to be premier handler, adhere to international standards.

Company failed to maintain segregation of clients’ assets among other issues.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 483.61 points.

Central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $56 million to $8,669 million.

Says anti-competitive practices make urea expensive for farmers.

Low exports in May a reason behind weak BoP position.

Sweden’s IKEA promises assistance for the industrial zone.

Lack of trade information hampers foreign investment.

Instead of progressive tax policies, equitable asset distribution, policymaker continue to place faith in big business

Federal government is seeking to extend the statutory deadline by another four years, to 2023.

Meets all requirements of LNG policy and rules, says regulator.

Urges govt to consider amendments in finance bill.

This Includes 1.6 million shares of KSE Limited with face value of Rs10 each.

Asks ministry to reduce withholding tax to 5% and federal excise duty to a single digit.

SBP’s Payment Systems Review shows 390 new ATMs installed in 1QCY14.

Says move will hurt export-oriented industry.

Says they are forced to pay tax
at higher rate.

Amount 13.4% less than previous year; reliance on banking sector reduces.

ECC expected to take up matter when it meets next week.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 166.62 points.

The ministry’s directive to PTA will be effective from August 1, 2014.

Coca Cola MENA chief Ferguson says he expects sales growth of around 20 per cent in Pakistan this year.

Imposition of GIDC would prove to be disastrous for the industry and terribly affect Pakistan’s exports.

Trade quantum between Pakistan and Indonesia has reached $1.6 billion.

Large number of people experience low voltage, unscheduled outages.

Seeks ECC’s approval for committee that will finalise gas price deal.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 326.44 points.