President Asif Zardari’s Speech: Government to Collect Taxes from Landlords Based on Profit and Expenses
Lahore: President Asif Zardari has announced that the government plans to impose taxes on agricultural income by IMF conditions. Landlords will be taxed the same as business people. The government has been informed that taxes from landlords will be collected by provincial governments, not the federal government, based on their profit and expenses.
From the available details, President Asif Ali Zardari mustered a wholesome approach and prudent financial policies to put Pakistan on the course of progress. He underscored the importance of developing various sectors, including agriculture, in modern lines. However, provincial governments will take the lead in collecting taxes from major landlords based on their profits and expenses per IMF conditions.
On Tuesday, while addressing Professor Waris Mir Memorial Seminar in Lahore, he said this. Journalists, academicians, political activists, and members of civil society attended the event. In addition to empowering peoples’ voices through its amplification, the media has also had groupings within it over recent years. He cautioned that worldwide, there is a powerful religious lobby systematically negating concepts to create divisions among Muslim nations.
Furthermore, President Zardari supported press freedom, stating he has constantly tolerated hard-hitting criticism from the media and that societies need to beware of agenda-driven news items. Life involves facing difficulties and trials, which are essential in overcoming challenges. He paid tribute to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’sBenazirBhutto’ss political struggle and sacrifices for democracy. The Pakistan People’sPakistanPeople’ss Party has continuously faced pressures and violence as it persistently fights for democracy in Pakistan.
It can divert us to our mission because we believe life is only at Allah’s mercy. If they try killing us or mount political pressure against us,” he declared. Similarly, President Zardari made an outstanding tribute to the late Prof Waris Mir for his devotedness to journalism and democracy. He also praised Faisal Mir and Hamid Mir for carrying forward his father’s.
Senior journalist Hamid Mir stated that we must end the culture of political revenge and strictly follow the 1973 Constitution. Senior Journalist Suhail Warraich commended the late Professor Waris Mir for his work in journalism and democracy. Mr. President, we desperately need your political wisdom and reconciliatory role as a country needing political reconciliation. Your help is crucial in resolving our national political-economic issues.
