The OICCI notes that the corporate sector, representing only 6pc of GDP, accounts for nearly 60-70pc of direct tax revenues, while retailers remain under taxed.
Updated08 Jun, 202609:39am
Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme; economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes.
Updated03 Jun, 202607:24am
Market contractions stall investment activity, with industry representatives saying no significant new investment has occurred since the FED was introduced.
Updated01 Jun, 202609:04am
The growing engagement between Pakistani provinces and Chinese regional governments highlights how bilateral ties are extending at the sub-national level.
Published25 May, 202607:50am
There appears to be a deliberate shift towards sub-national diplomacy, where provinces act as engines of trade, investment and technology transfer.
Updated04 May, 202607:21am
Expanding the scope of Roshan Digital Accounts could channel remittances into productive investments rather than consumption.
Published27 Apr, 202608:55am
Bringing more products under the Third Schedule could strengthen consumer protection by ensuring greater transparency on the shelf.
Published20 Apr, 202606:31am
While the rest of the country has developed a far more diverse energy mix and continues to diversify further, Karachi remains...
Published06 Apr, 202608:46am
Though banks are willing to extend lending to SMEs, many businesses lack the formal or audited records required by lenders to...
Published23 Mar, 202608:35am
As war in the Middle East convulses global oil markets, Pakistan faces a stark choice between shielding consumers from fuel price shocks and meeting its commitments to the IMF.
Published13 Mar, 202609:01am
