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All three rulers in the past two decades have tried to advance the cause of revenue enhancement.

Shaikh admits to failure to implement new tax structure.

Experts from Australia and United States to deliberate RGST issue with provincial and federal governments in January.

Approval from parliament for RGST not required as it aims to re-enact tax structure of Sales Tax Act of 1996.

In a formal reply to PML-N chief’s letter, Zardari tries to allay opposition’s concerns.

Protesters marched from Numaish Chowrangi to Tibet Centre.

Both sides remain tight-lipped on whether differences had been removed.

Zardari saYS that the PML-N should come up with suggestions on how to deal with issues the country was facing.

Urban centres to drive demand for packaged products: Engro Foods CEO

Sindh Minister of Commerce and Industries reiterates his party will oppose reformed general sales tax.

Govt officials say the delay may be indefinite and accuse political parties of playing politics over the issue.

Reforms Coordination Group for exclusion of FBR representatives in Reforms Coordination Group.

The government has not come out looking honest on the effect the tax will have on prices.

Tax reform was born out of existential necessity but it will die at the hands of political exigency of the worst kind.

FBR says political differences have impeded bill’s passage.

Swati, Kazmi sent packing; PML-Q's chances brighten as potential PPP ally.

Nawaz tells govt to curtail expenses instead of imposing new tax.

PML-N chief links support for new tax bill to good governance.

Gilani says he is “totally convinced of the necessity to impose the reformed general sales tax (RGST).”

Altaf tells parties to maintain differences, but to come together and march to preserve the country's self-respect.

JUI-F says it will not support govt's bid to seek National Assembly approval for bill.

Taxing agriculture makes sense, says US ambassador.

Tax refunds a major concern.

Tax expert Shabbar Zaidi says apprehensions should be met with positive assurance by the government.

Tax structure must reward, not punish, businesses for disclosure.

The hearings before the standing committee on finance have turned the serious question of tax reform into a joke.

Government appears to be losing the reformed general sales tax (GST) battle in a parliamentary panel.

Dependence on domestic market for financing will fuel inflation, increase interest rate.

Wahab abruptly adjourns NA standing committee on finance meeting after clash with Tariq, other committee members.

Farmers propose tax on agriculture income instead of consumption.

Industrialists say documentation an excuse to repeal zero-rating, areas already fully documented

Federal Board of Revenue chairman admits to prevalence of corruption.

With parliament haggling over RGST, it is likely that the next round of financing from IMF will be delayed.

Centre and the provinces agree to significantly lower tax rate on services where refunds are not involved.

Besides its own votes, the PPP will require at least three more votes to secure approval for the bills.

Reforms being delayed, industry output weak, says SBP.

Provinces ask government to incorporate their recommendations if it wants an integrated sales tax regime, sources say.

The government lives up to its end of the bargain better than the public.

Politics aside, it’s worth considering some of the arguments presented against the bill.

The opposition is convinced that while the government must raise taxes, it must do so with no impact on inflation.

PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat has ruled out the possibility of walking out again.

Land lords and parliamentarians rejects MQMs demand to impose a tax on agriculture.

Chaudhry Shujaat says party will vote against RGST and not stage a walk out.

All Karachi Tajir Ittehad announces traders will stage protest against imposition of the reformed general sales tax.

Want to lead a luxurious lifestyle without paying any tax? RGST & Co have the answer!

The proposition that RGST will widen our tax base is possibly the most pernicious of justifications.

The recommendations on the RGST bill have been approved, bill passed to National Assembly for further consideration.

Official study sees inflation a mere 0.63% above the target by end June.

Allies of the PPP have all gone their own ways so who is suppor­ting the RGST, other than the silly econom­ic team?

Senato­rs from PML-N, ANP, JUI-F and MQM say they do not suppor­t the RGST.