Fund to consider Pakistan plan by 15th, says Tarin

ISLAMABAD (APP) - PM Adviser on Finance Shaukat Tarin has said that all sectors of economy should be brought into the tax net for the promotion of tax culture and fair play in the country.

In an interview to VOA, he admitted that the government has to make difficult political decisions for improving taxation system in the country.  Replying to a query, he said all issues have been resolved with the IMF technical team and the focus of next phase of talks will be on the payment. He said first time in the national history agriculture sector would be brought under tax net.

Tarin said he has full support from President Zardari for improving the tax system, adding that the tax rate will be enhanced to bring it to the 15 percent of the gross national income.

He said borrowing loans from IMF is one of our last options to cope with the current economic crisis.