ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday emphasized the importance of effective budget implementation so that the general public can avail the intended benefits of the budget.
“Further broadening of the tax base will contribute to strong tax revenue collections, which in turn will play an important role in achieving higher, sustainable and inclusive economic growth,” he said while chairing a meeting on matters related to the Federal Board of Revenue in Islamabad.
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Pakistan’s economy is ready for take-off but sadly some people with vested interests that do not want Pakistan to succeed are conspiring to halt our nation’s progress, he said.
The chairman FBR briefed the finance minister on the implementation of budget measures for FY 2017-18.
