Income tax collection rose 16 pc in five months Dar

KARACHI: Federal Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar on Monday said Pakistan has come a long way since 2013, as international institutions have commended the country’s economic progress.’Addressing the 39th FPCCI Export Award ceremony here, the Finance Minister said economy, education, energy and anti-terrorism efforts precede the incumbent government’s priority list.’He said the Prime Minister has taken bold steps for restoring peace across the country including Karachi.’Ishaq Dar said establishing economic discipline is the most difficult task.’He said the rate of income tax collection has witnessed a rise of 16 percent over the past five months. ‘We managed to put in place economic order in the country by pursuing effective policies,’ he added.’The Finance Minister said the austerity measures were started from the Prime Minister’s House.’He said the scope of Benazir Income Support programme is being enhanced to three million families.