Breakthrough as Govt, PTI Back Dialogue

Breakthrough as govt, PTI back dialogue

As tax exemptions for the merged tribal districts are set to expire at the end of the month, the government on Friday moved to reassure the opposition that it would seek an extension from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while both sides also used a rare face-to-face meeting to discuss broader political dialogue and democratic engagement. The breakthrough came after senior government and PTI leaders met at Parliament House following concer…

Finmin to discuss extension of Fata tax exemptions with IMF, says Sanaullah after PTI-govt meeting

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday assured the PTI that it would discuss with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the extension of tax exemptions for the merged districts of the erstwhile Fata and Pata regions, according to federal minister Rana Sanaullah. Sanaullah, who also serves as the prime minister’s adviser on political affairs, made the remarks after key leaders from the government and the PTI met at Parliament House. “The finance min…

Merged districts of ex-FATA, PATA: Govt to consult IMF for tax relief

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday said it would consult the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on extending tax exemptions for the merged districts of the former FATA and PATA, assuring the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that the issue would be taken up with the lender. Talking to reporters after a high-level meeting between government and opposition leaders at Parliament House, the adviser to the prime minister on political …