ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) not to impose more taxes on the people, saying that out of box solutions should be suggested to provide relief to them.
“Reforms in the tax system and simplifying it are the priority of the ruling Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government,” the Prime Minister said while chairing the meeting of the Economic Advisory Council via video link in Islamabad on Thursday.
The Prime Minister directed the advisory council to present a roadmap envisaging short, medium, and long-term measures for economic stability and sustainable growth.
“The aim of the road-map should be to further organize important sectors of the economy including energy, construction, agriculture, tourism, social protection, subsidies, Small and Medium enterprises, remittances and public-private partnership besides bringing stability to prices,” he added.
PM Imran further said the Advisory Council has been established to take advantage of the inputs of prominent economic experts in order to put the economy on strong footing.
He said as a result of the government’s steps, the business environment has improved and the confidence of entrepreneurs stands restored. “It has remained endeavor of the government to not only frame policies in consultations with the business community but also ensures their continuation,” he concluded.
