ISLAMABAD, October 25: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the broadening of tax net was very important for enhancing the government’s capacity in providing better facilities to masses.
The broadening of tax net would not only lessen the burden on existing taxpayers but would also enable the government to ensure the provision of education, health and other civic facilities in the country’s far-flung areas, he added.
The Prime Minister was talking to Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi, and Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Usman Yousaf Mobin here.
During the meeting matters relating to the measures for broadening of tax net, were discussed.
The prime minister said though the payment of tax was a national obligation, yet the restoration of taxpayers’ confidence in this respect was very important.
He said the government was striving to bring in transparency in tax system so that every patriotic citizen could play his/her role in the country’s progress and development.
Earlier, Imran Khan met Chairman FBR Shabar Zaidi and Chairman NADRA Usman Yousaf Mobin to discuss the steps needed to increase the tax net in Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Imran expressed that in order to provide better facilities to the people, it is necessary to increase the tax net. “Increasing the tax net will reduce the burden of additional taxes on taxpayers”, he added.
Premier Khan said that it would ensure the provision of education, health and other facilities in remote areas. “Tax payment is a national duty”, he said adding that restoring confidence of the taxpayers is of paramount importance.
He asserted that the government is trying to make the tax system transparent, so that every patriotic citizen can contribute to the development of the country.-Agencies
