ISLAMABAD (NPTV/Radio Pakistan): PFMA has postponed their strike till 22nd of this month.
This decision to this effect was announced during a meeting between the PFMA delegation and members of a high-level committee established on the directive of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The meeting, held here Saturday (13th July, 2024) aimed to address concerns regarding the imposition of withholding tax and its impact on the flour milling industry and the public.
The flour milling industry will resume normal operations nationwide from tomorrow (Sunday) and ensure the supply of wheat products to the market.
The PFMA delegation was led by Central Chairman Asim Raza Ahmed and Tax Committee Chairman Farrukh Shahzad. The delegation apprised the committee about the ongoing strike, imposition of withholding tax, and its repercussions on the industry and the public.
The committee listened to their concerns and assured them of achieving a positive resolution by 22nd of this month.
The office bearers of PFMA expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister and committee members. They also acknowledged the special cooperation of Punjab Chief Minister Food Minister.
The committee members included Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and FBR Chairman Amjad Zubair Tiwana.
The PFMA delegation was led by Central Chairman Asim Raza Ahmed and Tax Committee Chairman Farrukh Shahzad. The delegation apprised the committee about the ongoing strike, imposition of withholding tax, and its repercussions on the industry and the public.
The committee listened to their concerns and assured them of achieving a positive resolution by 22nd of this month.
The office bearers of PFMA expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister and committee members. They also acknowledged the special cooperation of Punjab Chief Minister Food Minister.
The committee members included Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and FBR Chairman Amjad Zubair Tiwana.
Newspakistan.tv/Radio Pakistan
