Satisfied: ICCI president hopeful of measures

ICCI President has said that prudent policies of the government has put the economy on the path of progress.

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Shaban Khalid has said that prudent policies and farsightedness of the government has put the economy on the path of progress. Khalid, while expressing his satisfaction over the budget deliberations, said that this is the first time that all the stakeholders including chambers, industry representatives and trade associations have been consulted prior to budget preparation. He added that the proposed measures to promote a culture of filing tax returns in the country to bring into net rich people who are not paying their due taxes will yield several benefits. He further mentioned the special incentives that have been given to exporters, agriculture sector, textile and IT industry to harness the full potential of the country. “The government’s policies will ensure growth in agriculture and value-added exports,” he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 17^th, 2014.

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