KARACHI: The massive improvement in tax collection during the first quarter of the current fiscal year has prompted the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to set a higher revenue collection target of Rs 477.1 billion for the second quarter to meet the tax target of Rs 1952 billion for the current fiscal year.
TOKYO: Asian shares fell and the euro trimmed gains on Wednesday as caution set in over the chance for more progress in resolving euro zone debt woes after officials agreed to strengthen a rescue fund and seek more aid from the International Monetary Fund.
SINGAPORE: Brent crude rose above $104 a barrel on Friday on positive economic news, but prices this quarter remain on track for their biggest drop in 15 months on concerns that a slowing global economy will undercut fuel demand.
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco and France's Total are set to issue up to 3.75 billion Saudi riyals ($1 bln) in Islamic bonds, or sukuk, with final pricing expected by the end of the month, lead arrangers said on Tuesday.
KARACHI: Pakistan is all set to host the first World Islamic Finance Summit 2011 to be held on September 21 and 22. The organizers unveiled the description of the prestigious summit on Thursday.
KARACHI: Syed Samar Hasnain, Director, Agricultural Credit & Microfinance Department, State Bank of Pakistan said that the paid up capital requirement set by the central bank for the microfinance banks is high. But it is necessary at the same time to ensure a sound financial system.
KARACHI: Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited (ABPL) has announced the launch of Al Baraka Business Plus Account. This is a new addition to its existing comprehensive product portfolio set on the basic principles of Mudaraba, tailored to suit the business needs.
ABU DHABI: Dubai's Majid Al Futtaim Holding, sole franchisee of hypermarket chain Carrefour in the Gulf, is to set up a sukuk programme as market volatility continues to thwart its plans for a conventional issue, an executive told reporters today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Banks from Japan to Bahrain plan to set up offices in Malaysia to take advantage of the growth in Islamic finance assets in the world's biggest sukuk market.