Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concerns over supply of gas to fertilizer plants on a cheap rates.
The IMF has demanded to withdraw the measure while the financial body said that real state sector, manufacturer and retailers sectors be included in to the tax system.
The financial body also expressed its concerns over rising rates of commodities in Pakistan as the commodity prices are stable in world over.
Sources said that the IMF delegation called on the Minister for energy, FBR officials, Benazir Income Support Program officials.
The energy ministry officials briefed the delegation about circular debt, tariff out look, cast side reforms, sources added.
The FBR officials briefed the IMF delegation about Tax administration and on Tax policy.
The officials of the Benazir Income Support Program briefed the financial body about registered persons, out look and development.
A briefing was also given on taxation in real state sector and tax mechanism for retailers, sources said.
Sources said that the IMF delegation demanded tax measures for real state sector, field of manufacturer and on retailers.
The IMF also demanded to make real state sector documented and bring in to the tax system.
Sources said that the IMF delegation also talked to State Bank of Pakistan officials over real state sector.
