Asaan Tax Scheme signup lag sparks legal push by state
Finance minister of state Bilal Azhar Kayani told the National Assembly finance panel that uptake lagged and non-filer retailers now face legal steps and penalties.
State minister Bilal Azhar Kayani told the NA finance standing committee Islamabad will move against shopkeepers still outside the Asaan Tax Scheme.
He said uptake stayed below what officials hoped, even after trader demands were accepted.
Non-filer retailers face legal steps and fines; the enforcement roadmap is due to the panel in coming days.
Chair Syed Naveed Qamar said officials had aimed for about 80% retailer signup; a large gap would leave the drive stalled.
Separately, the IMF flagged a Rs96 billion revenue gap in the first four months and an annual goal of Rs15,264 billion.