Taxes

Proposes measures to bridge some of the shortfall in revenue receipts

Corporate Tax Office sets up facilitation desk to address businessmen complaints

It will also review budget proposals, possibility of making FBR autonomous entity

Collects Rs2.69tr in Jul-Nov due to enforcement measures, income tax growth

Customs denies allegations, calling it attempt to malign senior officers

Says taxes impacting growth of IT sector as well

Govt aims to collect Rs9 billion in taxes annually

Policy of taxpayer facilitation and resolution of issues through stakeholder involvement successful

Says revenue board will make up for shortfall through administrative measures

Minister clarified that only the levy was being increased