The government may impose taxes to the tune of Rs200 billion – with effect from next month – aimed at breaking a deadlock with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
However, the current uncertain political situation in the country is causing a delay in taking a final decision in this regard.
The move came after the global money lender asked Pakistan to honour its commitments and take measures to bridge the revenue shortfall of nearly Rs220 billion that surfaced by the end of the first half (July-December) of the current fiscal year.
