- RCCI criticizes Punjab government’s fiscal policies, especially the 16% sales tax on commercial property rent.
- RCCI President Usman Shaukat expresses concern over increased operational costs for businesses, particularly small and medium retailers.
- The tax is expected to discourage investment and push businesses into the undocumented sector.
- RCCI warns of worsening slowdown in property and retail sectors due to the tax.
- RCCI opposes the arrest provision for non-compliance with the new minimum wage law.
- Shaukat calls the arrest provision coercive and anti-business, fearing misuse by officials.
- RCCI supports fair wages but stresses the need for alignment with market conditions.
- RCCI urges the Punjab government to reconsider the tax and arrest provision.
- RCCI calls for dialogue with the business community to promote economic growth and investment.
Source: pkrevenue.com
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