Govt fixed realistic targets for economic stability: Ahsan
The federal minister for planning and development says the government has initiated measures to widen the tax net and stem leakages in tax collection instead of imposing new taxation in the budget.
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says the government has fixed realistic targets besides formulating long terms policies to bring economic stability in the country.
Talking to a private TV channel, he said the government has initiated measures to widen the tax net and stem leakages in tax collection instead of imposing new taxation in the budget.
He said the government has enhanced Balochistan’s share in Public Sector Development Programme.
The Minister said the PSDP has mainly been aligned with the development framework of five Es ie exports, equity, empowerment, environment, and energy as well as reconstruction and rehabilitation of flood-affected areas.
He said 60 percent share of the total PSDP in the new budget has been earmarked for ongoing schemes while 40 percent for the financing of new schemes.
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