ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) Pakistan is seeing its economy slow as domestic policy is tightened against a background of a slowing global economy, finds ACCA’s (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA’s (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS). The global poll of 1162 accountants showsRead More →
Experts propose solutions to Pakistan’s economic woes at ACCA’s post-budget conversation Trust deficit between business community and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) needs to be bridged to improve tax collection Dearth of right talent one of the biggest impediments in the way to our growth potential Lack of on-ground supportRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) Federal Board of Revenue has announced that the automated system for sales tax registration will be effective from 1st July, 2019.The following procedure is proposed and the same shall replace the one as prescribed in sub-rules (2) to (8) of rule 5 of the SalesRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The government on Friday launched two web-portals, containing information about the assets of around 53 million people, with an objective to facilitate citizens to know about what of their data was available with the government and make corrections accordingly if required. You may use thisRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday formally launched the online FBR Tax Profiling System, enabling 53 million people to check their bank details, properties, utility bills and travel history data. FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi, while addressing a press conference in Islamabad, introduced theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) and Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to digitize retailer to distributor payments. This understanding will go a long way in developing a safe, secure and robust cashless digital payments ecosystem for retail and distribution channels. Furthermore,Read More →
ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) The Extended Fund Facility arrangement aims to support the authorities’ strategy for stronger and more inclusive growth by reducing domestic and external imbalances, removing impediments to growth, increasing transparency, and strengthening social spending. An ambitious structural reform agenda will supplement economic policies to rekindle economicRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Aiming to further its efforts towards bringing the unbanked and underbanked into the fold of financial services, Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) has signed an agreement with Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), in the presence of the management of both institutions, to digitize Pakistan’s microfinance industry through ‘Digital ServicesRead More →
KARACHI (PRESS RELEASE) Easypaisa, the first and largest mobile financial services (MFS) provider in the country, has joined hands with Zong 4G, Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network, to provide direct integration between Easypaisa and Zong 4G. This collaboration between the two companies who have been recognized for their digital innovations willRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) As part of its efforts to provide its customers with access to the latest technology through high performing smart phones, TVs and mobile accessories, Samsung Pakistan, the world’s leader in electronic appliances, recently opened its premium outlet at Lucky One Mall in Karachi. Built over 3.6 millionRead More →
KARACHI (PRESS RELEASE) Easypaisa, the first and largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider in the country, in collaboration with Careem now offers users the ability to ‘Top Up’ their Careem wallets conveniently via the Easypaisa app. Users will not only have the convenience of digital payments but will also getRead More →
KARACHI (PRESS RELEASE) Pakistan’s leading microfinance institution, Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) has joined hands with TOTAL PARCO Pakistan to provide Easypaisa services and fuel payment solutions at all TOTAL PARCO fueling stations located throughout Pakistan. This service will allow Easypaisa customers to conveniently pay for fuel through QR/Till numbers atRead More →