*ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan addressed the Nationtoday (Friday) over taxation and asset declaration scheme introduced by thegovernment.*
The Prime Minister reiterated his anti-corruption stance and emphasizedconsequences for those found embroiled in tax theft and economic corruption.
PM Khan in his short address said that the nation needs to come togetherand help the government in achieving it’s economic goals.
“This is a golden opportunity to declare assets and take ownership ofproperties which are *‘benami’,* said Khan.
Referring to the natural calamities occurring in the form of an earthquakein 2005 and the floods of 2010 the Prime Minister asked for the same unitedresolve from the nation to tackle economic issues.
“We have to gather Rs.5000 billion next year,” declared the Prime Minister.
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Khan added that if the nation makes a concrete decision then it has thecapacity to generate in access of Rs.8000 billion on an yearly basis.
Issuing a warning to those trying to evade and hide from the process ofaccountability, Khan issued a warning that the Federal Board of Revenue(FBR) has compiled all the data and he does not want to cause undue duressto the people, hence the offer for asset declaration.
PM Khan revealed that the last date to submit asset details and takeownership of undeclared properties was June 30.
In conclusion the Prime Minister added that he wants to alleviate povertyand make a bright future for the youth of Pakistan and to achieve thosegoals, necessary measures shall be undertaken.
