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January 12, 2019
OICCI opposes govt’s move to raise GST rate in mini budget
ISLAMABAD: While sternly opposing any move to raise GST rate by one percent from 17 to 18 percent in the mini budget, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industries has asked PTI led government to broaden the narrowed tax base instead of raising burden over existing taxpayers.The OICCI also asked the government to maintain three tier taxation system for tobacco industry and reduce the difference between duty paid and non-duty paid cigarettes.“We oppose any move to raise General...