“Any attempt to encourage citizens from not paying their utility bills and taxes, or asking them to keep their business on hold would further compromise the economy,” FPCCI President Zakaria Usman said in a statement.
He added that the country is already passing through a difficult phase and the current political instability may trigger loss to the national economy.
Usman also said that in a situation where the army is also in a state of war, the country should not be exposed to further turmoil.
The FPCCI president, while referring to the importance of the Zarb-e-Azb operation, said that the country should join hands in helping IDPs with rehabilitation.
In his statement, Usman also urged the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf and the Pakistan Awami Tehreek to not enter the Red Zone in the capital.
"This is time that all of us join hands and support our Chief of Army Staff to eradicate the menace of terrorism from our country for good," Usman said.
He said the business community is already paying a heavy price for the situation where the country is being significantly managed through taxes paid by them.
"If the situation persists, the chances of investment in the country would further recede," he said.
Zakaria also claimed that the country has suffered an estimated loss of $1billion under the head of exports during the past two weeks.
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President of FCCIP has acted in a mature manner. It is a different story that traders especially retailers hardly pay any tax
Just imagine, the Elite class specifically those in politics and agriculture already don't pay their proper taxes.....now if the middle class and poor also refuse to pay their taxes, how this country will run ?
IK is trying to trigger a default . So much for his Pakistaniat!
Either he is extremely stupid or he is an enemy of Pakistan
These traders themselves don't pay taxes and expect the middle class to do the same. We are with you Imran we won't pay for these traders luxuries.