Talking to Radio Pakistan, Shahid Hussain said that economic independence was linked with politics, therefore revenue generation was a significant factor for independent policies of the government.
He said the government was endeavoring to expand tax net as data of 2.4 million people who have assets or frequently travelling abroad was collected and notices have been issued to 240000 people.
He said that more and more revenue generation helps the government in working out people-friendly policies.
He said an awareness campaign was also in progress to expand the tax net hoping that revenues will be boosted up within the years to come.