All GDP Sectors to Be Taxed, Says Aurangzeb at Pre-Budget Seminar

All GDP Sectors to Be Taxed, Says Aurangzeb at Pre-Budget Seminar

KARACHI (AIA) Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says all the sectors of GDP will be brought under the tax net to stabilise the national economy.

Addressing a pre-budget seminar arranged by the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Karachi on Wednesday, he said the national economy has been put on the right trajectory.

Aurangzeb said a significant reduction in inflation and the policy rate has been achieved due to prudent economic policies.

He said the current account deficit has been controlled.

The finance minister assured that recommendations of the business community will be reviewed and incorporated in the next budget.

He said that the consultations on the next budget have been underway with the business community.

Aurangzeb said the government is focused on increasing exports to ensure productivity-led growth.

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