IMF agrees to govt's proposal for relief in electricity bills
If approved by cabinet, this measure will temporarily benefit about 4 million power consumers
If approved by cabinet, this measure will temporarily benefit about 4 million power consumers
Fund insists on stopping smuggling of 143 million liters of petroleum products per month
In August 2023, $316 million and in July $2.89 billion were received, according to Economic Affairs Division
Fund says country’s expenditures likely to be almost double its gross income
FBR says in case of a shortfall, fixed tax could be imposed on retailers
Tagging to provide IMF direct reports of development projects
Govt emphasises on abolition of exemptions on income tax, sales tax, duties
Among key priorities are increase in tax-to-GDP ratio, reforms in tax machinery to raise revenue generation
FIA suggests changes in tax slabs for salaried class; IMF seeks tax raise on luxury car imports, WHT on new vehicles
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