ISLAMABAD: Office-bearers and representatives of various trade associations met Federal Minister for Revenue, Haroon Akhtar Khan here at FBR House to discuss with him various proposals aimed at further facilitating the business community and boosting government revenues.
Those who met the Minister included office-bearers and representatives from the Pakistan Tyres and Tubes Manufacturers Association as well as other trade bodies, according to FBR press statement.
The meetings were part of an extensive consultative process
initiated by Haroon Akhtar Khan and his team at FBR to have a first-hand understanding of the issues and concerns of the business community ahead of firming up and finalizing tax proposals for the next year budget.
The traders presented their proposals to the Minister for providing the industry a level-playing field and further boosting growth.
They told the Minister the industry was doing considerably well,
not only meeting a major share of the local market but also exporting their products abroad because of their competitive prices and better quality.
Khan told them that FBR would sincerely look into their issues and concerns and their proposals for redressing the situation would be considered for inclusion in the next year’s budget.
“The government is determined to come up with a pro-industry and pro-investment budget before ending its term on a successful
note,” he said.
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