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AJK premier directs tax net expansion, revenue boost

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani on Tuesday directed the region’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to adopt an effective strategy to meet its revenue targets and expand the tax net. He also called for a simpler, more transparent, taxpayer-friendly tax system to minimise difficulties for citizens and businesses. Mr Gillani issued the directives while…

AJK premier directs tax net expansion, revenue boost

AJK Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani has directed the Inland Revenue Department to expand the tax net and increase revenue collection, emphasizing the need for a simpler, more transparent, taxpayer-friendly tax system. The directive was issued during an IRD meeting, where Gillani also stressed the importance of transparency, better monitoring, and improved administrative efficiency in tax-related matters.

Additionally, he directed the AJK Food Authority to be fully operational and strengthened, calling for strict non-discriminatory action against violations of food safety laws and ensuring visible action in the field to maintain food quality.

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