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KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi has asserted that the PTI government was focusing on a “justified taxation system” to increase the confidence of taxpayers.
Addressing an awareness seminar for taxpayers organised by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) at the Governor House Karachi, Arif Alvi said that since its inception, the PTI-led government has been striving for improving the public’s confidence in the state by adopting austerity measures.
Lauding the performance of the FTO, the president said that disposal of the tax-related complaints within a 50-day-period by the tax ombudsman is an appreciable effort. He asked taxpayers to benefit from the FTO’s swift response.
He said creating awareness among masses regarding institutions that were mandated to provide relief was of utmost importance. “It was suggested that FTO’s decisions taken in favor of tax-payers be advertised however I suggested to ensure printing such news in the press”, the president said.
The President further said each year, number of traders’ delegations met him and assured payment of taxes, however they only demand for easier taxation process.
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, on the occasion, said that businessmen are “assets of the country” and emphasised upon the FTO to ensure relief to the businessmen community.
Addressing the event, the Federal Tax Ombudsman, Mushtaq Ahmed Sukhera, said President Dr Arif Alvi has directed all the five ombudsman institutions to play an efficient and effective role in resolving problems.
He said as Karachi generates 70% of the country’s total revenue, the FTO has posted officers of good reputation as advisers to ensure relief to the businessmen of the city. The Secretary and Adviser (Customs) Dr Arsalan also briefed the participants of the seminar about the performance of the FTO.