Faisal Ali Ghumman

Punjab to miss revenue target

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) is expected to collect Rs82 billion in the outgoing fiscal year against... Published 01 Jul, 2017 07:06am

Textile mill owners, workers hold ‘black day’

Protest against government’s failure to meet their demands aimed at reviving the viability of the textile industry. Updated 21 Jun, 2017 07:46am

Dawn’s food & agri expo concludes

LAHORE: The two-day Dawn Pakistan Food & Agri Expo of 2017 concluded here at the International Expo Centre with... Published 06 Apr, 2017 06:47am

Food, agri expo kicks off with over 40 firms exhibiting

LAHORE: The two-day Dawn Pakistan Food and Agri Expo 2017 kicked off at the Expo Centre on Tuesday with over 40 ... Published 05 Apr, 2017 06:52am

Authorities mull raise in water tax rates

There is a proposal to increase the annual flat water tax rate by about 50pc. Updated 27 Mar, 2017 07:56am

PRA finalises training academy for field staff

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has finalised arrangements for setting up its state-of-the-art training... Published 25 Mar, 2017 07:44am

Excise, NH&MP to swoop on unregistered vehicles

Unauthorised number plates will be disposed of Published 22 Mar, 2017 07:18am

CSB-cleared officers may challenge denial of promotion

PM office wants board to reconsider cases of IRS officials Published 09 Mar, 2017 07:07am

Two firms in the dock: PRA probes tax evasion allegation

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has initiated a probe into possible evasion of tax worth millions of... Published 05 Mar, 2017 07:10am

Punjab close to striking deal with Monsanto despite reservations

The Punjab Agriculture Department decided in Feb 2017 to strike a conditional deal with Monsanto. Updated 05 Mar, 2017 11:34am

Pakistan, Iran central banks’ deal on the cards

The deal will allow Pakistani and Iranian traders to settle their claims through the two central banks. Updated 04 Mar, 2017 07:37am

Second phase of survey: Computerised property tax challans to be launched in 12 more districts

LAHORE: Amid scarcity of funds, Punjab excise, taxation and narcotics control department has recently begun another... Published 01 Mar, 2017 06:27am

Improving silage production

The Punjab government has recently approved Rs300m for expanding then silage project Published 20 Feb, 2017 07:18am

DVRS-led vehicle registration gaining momentum

LAHORE: The registration of new vehicles and motorcycles at the offices of 23 authorised licensed motor vehicle... Published 16 Feb, 2017 06:57am

Kissan Package: identifying eligible small farmers

Officials say it is very difficult to identify 70pc new borrowers with a clean repayment track record Published 06 Feb, 2017 06:55am

FBR, PRA finalise parameters for tax adjustment claims

LAHORE: After a lapse of almost three years, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA)... Published 03 Feb, 2017 07:28am

Most farmers waiting for subsidised implements

LAHORE: Most of farmers who were declared winners in balloting for the provision of subsidized agriculture ... Published 28 Jan, 2017 07:04am

Sharp decline in chickpea yield

Agriculture experts are of the view that the chickpea is highly-tolerant to drought but it still requires some ... Published 23 Jan, 2017 07:11am

Raids on farms using banned injections ‘go down’

LAHORE: The number of raids and legal actions by the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department on the farms... Published 22 Jan, 2017 07:34am

Seeds of discord at meeting on draft acts

Participants see legislation only to benefit multinationals Published 19 Jan, 2017 06:59am