- October 18, 2024
- Posted by: Muhammad Afzaal
- Category: RBS News
Islamabad, October 2024: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb has revealed government plans to tax agriculture income effective July 1, 2025. Traditionally, agricultural income has been exempt from tax rackets in Pakistan; however, the government is in talks with provinces over the NFP to ensure uniform tax legislation across the country.
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Moreover, upon asking about the ongoing talks with China regarding energy debt reprofiling, the finance minister stated that discussions are progressing. Both sides expect to sign an MoU soon to continue the negotiations. The statement also clarifies the rumor that the agreement would be finalized during Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang’s visit to Pakistan next week.
The minister previously said Pakistan had formally requested debt repayment for the energy sector due to high-capacity payments. These payments have caused unaffordable energy rates and an increase in circular debt.
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The debt reprofiling process now includes detailed talks with Chinese financial institutions and investors on a project-by-project basis. The main focus is to extend the repayment period by 10 years to ease the financial burden.
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