ISLAMABAD; Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said the government’s steps for prosperity of people and national development have started producing results.
In a series of tweets on Monday, she said the government is implementing the agenda of economic reforms under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan and taking measures to improve economic condition of the country.
The Special Assistant said enhancement of tax revenue and reduction in fiscal deficit are our priorities.
“Government collected 580 billion rupees tax in the first two months of the current fiscal year against 509 billion rupees in the corresponding period last year,” the SAPM said.
“600,000 new tax filers have been added to FBR, she added.
“Credit for this success goes to Prime Minister Imran Khan, who for the first time turned tax revenue collection into a national movement,” Firdous said.
Firdous Ashiq Awan said it is for the first time that income of the national kitty, not of rulers, is increasing. “This is good news for the country and the nation.”
“About 73 percent reduction in current account deficit is a major achievement,” the Special Assistant said and adding that Rs70 billion have been received from two cellular companies under license fee, and another Rs70 billion are expected to come from another cellular company.
“As a whole, two hundred billion rupees will be received from this sector,” she added.
She said there has been a significant increase in exports and decrease in imports. “Government is striving to promote economic activities and facilities the business community.”
