Those terming democracy 'best revenge' took vengeance from Pakistan: PM Khan

PM was addressing a ceremony of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry in Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday while criticizing the past governments suggested that those who termed democracy as ‘best revenge’ took vengeance from Pakistan.

Addressing a ceremony of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry in Islamabad, he maintained that veteran politicians who criticize the government while posing themselves as innocent should be ashamed.

Prime Minister sought business community’s cooperation in translating his vision of an Islamic welfare state into reality.

He asserted that bringing improvements in the lifestyle of common man is government’s priority. The premier told that he wants to lift the poor people out of poverty and that is only possible when state is in a better financial position.

The Prime Minister said government will facilitate the business community by resolving all its problems.

PM Khan notified that reforms in FBR will help government collect more taxes to run the government affairs.

"FBR will be turned into a professional and business friendly institution. If situation of tax collecting body does not improve, a new tax institution can be set up," he said.

PM Imran Khan pronounced that the culture of tax evasion will also needs to be changed. If a nation does not pay taxes, it cannot enjoy freedom, he added.

Prime Minister said government is facilitating the foreign and domestic investors alike by improving ease of doing business and a liberal visa regime to woo them to invest in many lucrative industries in the country. He expressed optimism that investment will increase in the country in the coming months.

PM went on to say that in order to narrow the current account deficit, steps are being taken to overcome money laundering.