ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said non-tax filers will have to face restrictions on purchasing property, vehicles and opening a bank account.

The government is taking serious measures to expand the tax network in the country and for this, some restrictions have been imposed on non-filers, he said while talking to a private television channel.

Whole sale sector, distributors, retailers and real estate would be brought into the tax-net in a proper manner, he said. Subsidy on wheat and sugarcane would be reduced through phase-wise system, he said.

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In reply to a question, he said, we have decided to implement tax uniformity in all the provinces of Pakistan. All the provinces would sign the new financial agreement to strengthen the system, he said.

To a question about increasing the number of tax filers, he said five hundred thousand additional filers have been brought into the tax-net this year.

Through NADRA and other resources, we have received the data of people, he said. He made it clear that high income earners would have to pay proper taxes to the government.

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mustafa Oct 02, 2024 07:16am
right decision. we should stop grey market ...
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T Oct 02, 2024 07:24am
what a logic?! if non filers buy property or cars doesn't the govt get taxes, surely this scheme is bound to fail...the govt simply wants more for its lavish lifestyle.
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Aamir Oct 02, 2024 08:47am
Good! Now what about spending these taxes? What will the citizens get? Can you even provide clean drinking water? Tax paying is a one way street in Pakistan to feed the mafias running the country
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Dr K Azeem Oct 02, 2024 10:23am
What do you do with the collected taxes? Have you seen the condition of basic structures of the country? Roads in Karachi are in pathetic condition, even in posh areas like North Nazimabad.
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Dr K Azeem Oct 02, 2024 10:24am
No light, no water, no gas, Nothing is provided to the citizens and you are just collecting taxes from everywhere. Borrowing trillions of rupees from the banks every year. Where is the money going?
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Dr K Azeem Oct 02, 2024 10:26am
@mustafa, Those running the country are in the grey (rather black) market too. Enlighten yourself !
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Abdullah Oct 02, 2024 12:04pm
Block non filers from everything.right to vote.healthcare.education.travel.property.marriage and any gobt job or any govt contract.Those dealing with non filers should face penalties too.
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Abdullah Oct 02, 2024 12:05pm
@Dr K Azeem, ever tried asking the bhuttos about sindh.18th amendment.Time for you to wake up dr azeem.
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Asad Oct 02, 2024 12:21pm
Good. Why should salaried class suffer alone? Tax the income of retailers, real estate too
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Tahir Ahmed Oct 02, 2024 01:08pm
The success to document economy depends on the political will of the govt. This particular attribute hasn't been the hallmark of our govts. Let us wait and see the govt's resolve this time around.
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Tahir Ahmed Oct 02, 2024 01:09pm
@Dr K Azeem, I wish we were collecting taxes like we should.
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Muqarrab Qayyum Oct 02, 2024 01:19pm
My precious commercial plot is occupied by Land Grabbers, right, who will pay the tax? Me or Land Grabbers? Still if I will have to pay the tax, that means Grabbers will enjoy on my taxes?
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Rafique Oct 02, 2024 01:38pm
Good decision for the consistent growth in a long run.
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Kqmi Oct 02, 2024 06:34pm
@T, if they are paging taxes then submit the tax return, what is the issue then ? Plz stop supporting non filers
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Aam Aadmi Oct 02, 2024 06:56pm
The first step should be to document the economy. Do the medical doctors running private clinics, and lawyers - the two highest earning segments of society issue any Receipt? There are other examples.
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Aam Aadmi Oct 02, 2024 06:59pm
Do the plumbers, electricians, masons, carpenters and similar others who charge thousands for small works issue any Receipt? No. Do the private schools and tuition centres issue any Receipt? No
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Aam Aadmi Oct 02, 2024 07:01pm
Does the taxi driver, rickshaw driver and similar others issue any Receipts for the services they offer? No. Do the traders issue any Receipts? No. There are dozens of other examples.
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Aam Aadmi Oct 02, 2024 07:04pm
Please do not overburden the salaried class and fixed income group whose tax is deducted at source. Use the tax where it is supposed to be spent. Any harsh measures will lead to loopholes.
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ALI AKBER Oct 03, 2024 04:03am
Rubbish decision by
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Dr K Azeem Oct 03, 2024 09:57am
@Abdullah, Why not deport them? or put them in jail? including all corrupt ruling class too, who has turned Pakistan into a land of corruption!!
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Faiz Jalib Oct 03, 2024 06:25pm
Tax spending problem portrayed as tax collection problem by the spenders.
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