Report flags rising pressure on compliant taxpayers in Pakistan
Key takeaways
- He also pointed out uncertainty over the federal budget schedule, noting that even the final date of its presentation remains unclear, which has added to public concern about overall fiscal planning.
- Kamran Khan said repeated reliance on a narrow tax base has resulted in constant pressure on salaried individuals, whose tax contribution has increased sharply over the past few years in Pakistan.
- He further highlighted that Pakistan’s tax structure remains complex and difficult to navigate, discouraging wider compliance.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Senior Journalist and anchorperson Kamran Khan has highlighted a growing imbalance in the tax system of Pakistan, saying that tax-compliant citizens, especially salaried individuals and documented businesses, are increasingly carrying the financial burden while a large segment of the informal economy continues to operate outside the tax net.
In his program On My Radar on ARY News, he said the country’s weak economy and slow growth have raised concerns about whether the upcoming budget will bring any real relief for honest taxpayers or simply increase pressure on the already compliant class.
He also pointed out uncertainty over the federal budget schedule, noting that even the final date of its presentation remains unclear, which has added to public concern about overall fiscal planning.