ISLAMABAD: Former treasury head Miftah Ismail said tax was not imposed on shops due to internal politics in his tenure. Out of 2200,000 shops only 30,000 are paying tax: Miftah Talking to private new channel he said we had to retreat when shopkeepers posed political pressure. Shopkeepers are bound to pay tax. He said tax could not be imposed on shops due to internal politics. Three thousand tax on shops will not create much difference to shopkeepers. Talking about income tax on agriculture, Miftah said imposing this tax will create much difficulties, however, property should be taxed. People continue buying and selling files. construction sector should be brought ahead. He said various NOC being asked to establish industry. Establishing industry is difficult and investing in Real Estate is easy. Online
