Govt. Adopts Austerity Measures To Increase Public Confidence: President
August 28, 2021
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KARACHI (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi Saturday said the PTI government since coming into power was constantly striving for improving the public’s confidence in the state by adopting austerity measures.To increase the confidence of taxpayers, the government focused on a justified taxation system, he said while addressing as a chief guest at an awareness seminar for taxpayers organized by Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) here at Governor House.Appreciating the performance of FTO, the president said the disposal of the tax-related complaints within a 50-days period by the tax ombudsman was an appreciable effort. He urged the tax-payers to take benefit from the FTO’s swift response.Dr. Arif Alvi said creating awareness among the masses regarding institutions that were mandated to provide relief was of utmost importance.“It was suggested that Federal Tax Ombudsman’s decisions taken in favor of tax-payers be advertised however I suggested ensuring printing such news in the press”, the president said.He said each year, a number of traders’ delegations met him and assured payment of taxes, however, they only demand an easier taxation process.Also present on the occasion, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said businessmen were the asset of the country. He emphasized the FTO to ensure the provision of relief to the businessmen.The governor said the humanity was the vision of rulers of ‘Ryasat-e-Madina’ and the incumbent government was also following the same vision of humanity.Federal Tax Ombudsman, Mushtaq Ahmed Sukhera addressing the event said President Dr. Arif Alvi always emphasized creating awareness regarding ombudsman institutions among the masses.He said the president directed all the five ombudsman institutions to play an efficient role.Sukhera said the FTO particularly focused on the implementation of its decisions.He said since Karachi generated 70% of the country’s total revenue, the FTO posted officers of good reputation as Advisers in Karachi to ensure the provision of relief to the businessmen of the city.Secretary and Adviser (Customs) Dr. Arsalan briefed the participants of the seminar about the performance of FTO.(Please send your news, article, pictorial to our email address <editor@enewspaper.com.pk &WhatsApp +923132434567 / +923332100737PLEASE SEND YOUR COMMENTS Thanks)(facebook ID shujaullahk)https://www.facebook.com/Newspaper on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Enewspapercompk-182394028490643(twitter: KhanShujaullah)https://www.twitter.com/home(linkedin: shuja-ullah-khan)https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
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