ISLAMABAD – Speaking in the House, Leader of Opposition in the NationalAssembly Shahbaz Sharif said the indirect taxes to the tune of billions ofrupees have been introduced in the supplementary finance bill which willbring a storm of inflation and be a heavy burden on the masses.
He particularly criticized the increase in gas prices and said they willhurt industrial and domestic consumers equally.
Shahbaz Sharif said the increase in gas tariff up to 143% will hurt allsegments of the economy badly.
He said no significant steps have been taken to increase the tax net andenhance revenues for the government exchequer.
Enumerating the achievements of the previous government, Leader of theOpposition in Lower House of the Parliament said PML-N government overcameall the major challenges it inherited in 2013, including law and ordersituation, energy deficiency and poor infrastructure.
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He said CPEC is a project worth over 50 billion dollars and is a strongpillar of Pak-China relations.
He said opposition parties along with the support of people will ensurethat this mega project is completed on time.
Shahbaz Sharif said he is not speaking just for the sake of criticism.Rather, they will appreciate and support the government if it takes stepsfor public welfare.
