The Provincial General Secretary of the central organization Tajiran and the President of the Mardan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Zahir Shah, has vehemently criticized the Tajer Dost scheme, labeling it as detrimental to traders’ interests. In a press briefing, Shah accused the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of attempting to ensnare traders in an unjust tax system under the guise of the scheme.
Expressing his concerns, Shah emphasized that the Tajer Dost scheme’s imposition of an annual tax of twelve hundred rupees is a deceitful tactic aimed at burdening traders unfairly. He stressed that while they support the notion of expanding the tax base, it should not come at the expense of existing taxpayers, whose contributions should be acknowledged without additional pressure.Shah conveyed that he had raised reservations regarding the Trader Friend Scheme with relevant authorities, including the Chairman of FBR, well in advance. He criticized the bureaucracy for allegedly misleading governments with falsified data, leading to a decline in national income and exacerbating fraud and corruption.
The President of the Mardan Chamber of Commerce and Industry condemned the scheme as detrimental to businesses, asserting that it would stifle growth and exacerbate financial burdens. He urged for a taxation system based on income rather than arbitrary fees, emphasizing the need for dialogue with stakeholders to foster a fairer tax regime.
Furthermore, Shah highlighted the challenges faced by industries and factories, attributing closures and capital flight to unfavorable economic conditions.
