Corruption biggest reason behind unmet revenue targets: PM Shehbaz
Pakistan
PM vowed to take action against those involved in corruption
- PM promised fair treatment based on merit
- Urged officers to serve country diligently
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the issue of tax collection, stating that corruption and inefficiency have hindered revenue targets.
While addressing the FBR officers in Lahore, he vowed to take action against those involved in corruption.
Shehbaz Sharif stressed the importance of distinguishing between lawful and unlawful income, as Pakistan faces economic challenges, including heavy debt and low tax collection.
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He stressed the need for accountability while also promising fair treatment based on merit.
The government aims to address tax evasion of hundreds of billions of rupees and improve the tax-to-GDP ratio while emphasizing that this environment would lead to a culture of gaining loans from the IMF and others.
While addressing the officers, he said they should serve the country diligently, highlighting the nation's sacrifices for independence and the importance of efficient systems like track and trace.
He highlighted the need for collective efforts to elevate Pakistan's status globally and pledged to implement reforms for a prosperous future.
