PM Khan Outlines Reforms to Boost Tax Collection, Curb Smuggling and Electricity Theft

PM Kakar tells ICCI delegation tax system being reformed through digitization to boost collection
Action underway against electricity theft; government seeking economic stability by winning confidence of traders
PM launches operation against smuggling across country
Instructions given to improve FBR's Point of Sales system and performance of commercial attaches
PM appreciates crackdown on smuggling, says it brought positive outcomes welcomed by neighboring countries

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8/26/2023

Caretaker PM expresses confidence about emerging out of economic quagmire

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, expressed confidence that the country will overcome its economic challenges, emphasizing the need to bring the undocumented economy into the tax net and invest in human resources, during an interaction with a delegation of students from Harvard. He also discussed Pakistan's role in the USSR-Afghan war, highlighted the importance of democracy and emphasized the desire to establish a collaborative partnership with the US.

9/1/2023

Consumers have no option but to pay bills: PM

Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar urges people to pay their utility bills and announces plans for a relief package regarding future electricity consumption, blaming past governments for the economic mess and promising reforms in various sectors; the government is also in negotiations with global lenders on the power bill issue.

9/22/2023

Kakar Calls for Countering Terrorism and Hindutva Extremism in UN Address

Pakistan's Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar addressed the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the need to counter all forms of terrorism, including Hindutva extremists, and calling for opposition against the root causes of terrorism such as poverty and injustice.

9/24/2023

Pakistan Interim PM's Controversial 5-Day UN Visit

Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar concludes his visit to the UN and heads to London amidst rumors of a secret meeting with PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, while also discussing the economic revival plans of Pakistan and calling for international action against India's treatment of minorities.

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Posted 9/7/2023, 5:17:00 PM