Carbon tax on POL products not IMF’s conditionality’
ISLAMABAD: The levying of carbon surcharge on POL products at fixed rates was the decision of the government of Pakistan and the International Monetar ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:27:30 AM

Ministry asks govt to defer increase in power tariff, development surcharge

Leather exports drop 20pc, tanneries closed
KARACHI: Pakistan Tanners Association Chairman Afzal Husain has said a number of tanneries in the Korangi’s tannery zone have closed down due to ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:41:05 AM

WB refuses to finance Basha dam
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has refused to finance the Diamer-Basha dam project worth $11.8 billion while saying the site of the dam is controversial be ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:42:49 AM

No IPO in
KARACHI: For the first time in the last decade, no company has offered its shares to public though local bourses since January 2009. Therefore, no Ini ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:43:38 AM

TDAP plans 4 trade shows in US
KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan will organise four regional trade shows in the United States with a view to promoting Pakistan’ ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:44:36 AM

Govt to set up 400 livestcok farms
KARACHI: The government planning and development division has planned to initiate a 3-year project for poverty reduction through livestock development ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:45:23 AM

Cross-border forex transportation: Collectors told to implement WCO recommendations
ISLAMABAD (June 25 2009): The government has decided to strictly implement recommendations of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) to control physical ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:46:08 AM

Inability to supply oil to PSO: Finance takes notice of Attock Group attitude
ISLAMABAD (June 25 2009): The Finance Ministry has taken serious notice of threatening posture of Attock Oil Refinery Group, that shows its inability ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:46:53 AM

Rs 335 million tax evasion by 117 textile units detected
KARACHI (June 25 2009): A big income tax evasion of around Rs 335.87 million by some 117 textile units in raw cotton import during last eleven months ... Full Story
May 3, 2010, 08:47:48 AM