- Sherry Rehman urged Pakistan to broaden its tax base, rely more on direct taxes, and reduce dependence on indirect taxes and levies like the Petroleum Development Levy.
- She welcomed the removal of GST on women’s hygiene products and contraceptives, saying PPP helped support measures that ease the burden on families.
- She called for bringing more sectors, especially services, trade, and retail, into the tax net to improve fiscal stability and economic self-reliance.
- She stressed protecting provincial finances and spending on education, health, development, climate resilience, food security, and water management.
- She also called for wider political consultation on future budgets and praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions.
Source: app.com.pk
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