Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday demanded democracy in the process of decision making regarding critical economic issues. All the economic decisions are being taken by one person without regarding the opinions of others which is unnatural as a single mind cannot properly cover all the economic sectors, it ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionHaroon Khan has initiated meaningful reforms in FBR: Rauf Alam
Lahore: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Sunday termed the decision of the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to appoint Haroon Akhtar Khan as his special assistant on revenue a good step in the right direction. The appointment of Haroon Akhtar Khan has proved to be ... Read More »
Panama papers aimed at damaging economic gains: Shahid Rasheed Butt
Lahore: Patron Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders Shahid Rasheed Butt on Sunday said Panama papers is a conspiracy aimed at reversing economic gains ensured by incumbent government. He said that differences over judicial commission among political parties is unfortunate as it will fan political instability which will hurt operation against terrorists ... Read More »
Ishaq Dar to incorporate business community proposals in the upcoming budget
Lahore: Chairman of the United International Group Mian Shahid on Sunday asked the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to incorporate good proposals forwarded by the business community in the upcoming budget. The new budget should be friendly enough to be acceptable for all the stakeholders which will pave the way for rapid ... Read More »
Wheat procurement will be started from April 25 : Bilal Yasin
Lahore: Provincial Minister for Food Bilal Yasin has said that Punjab government has decided to procure 40 lakh metric ton wheat from farmers and 376 wheat procurement centers have been set up throughout the province in this regard. He said that wheat procurement will be started from April 25 and ... Read More »
Shahbaz Sharif reviews re-organization of Punjab Board of Investment & Trade
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting here today which reviewed different proposals regarding re-organization and reforms of Punjab Board of Investment & Trade. Addressing the meeting, Shahbaz Sharif said that it is basic responsibility of the Board to promote investment and strengthen economy ... Read More »
Free trade key to poverty reduction, peace in South Asia: FPCCI
Lahore: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Saturday said free trade is the only key to reduce poverty in South Asia without which social unrest and militancy cannot be controlled. Increased regional cooperation and trade liberalization are necessary for addressing problems like poverty and unemployment ... Read More »
Senator Ghulam Ali involved in tax evasion worth Rs 1.60 billion: UBG
Lahore: The United Business Group (UBG) of FPCCI on Thursday said leader of the Businessmen Panel (BMP) and former Senator Ghulam Ali is involved in tax evasion worth Rs1.60 billion. The failed trade leader rejected twice by the business community in the FPCCI elections climbed ladder of success through massive ... Read More »
Mobilink Foundation wins its 4th Shaukat Khanum CSR Award
Lahore: At a ceremony held by Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Center (SKMCH&RC) to acknowledge its leading corporate donors and supporters for the year 2015, Mobilink Foundation was awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award for the 4th time. “This award underscores Mobilink’s commitment towards the local Healthcare ... Read More »
Budget 2016-17 will be prepared keeping in view the problems of the people: Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha
Lahore: Provincial Minister for Finance, Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha has said that budget 2016-17 will be prepared keeping in view the problems and needs of the people. Efforts will be made to expand tax net instead of putting burden on the poor masses and tax will be recovered from those ... Read More »