@MominISheikh Its a vicious cycle and a failure of epic proportions..this country sucks big time with no light at the end of the tunnel.
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Salman
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Every year govt wastes opportunities of expanding tax base. The supporters hail how they’re doing great, managing political issues and turning “surplus”
Then the IMF bends them over year end to raise more taxes for revenue and govt tries to escape accountability by blaming IMF
Abdullah Manzoor@iabdullah278
IMF told Pakistan to raise GST (General Sales Tax) by 1% to 19% from 18% in budget’26-27 after #FBR tax shortfall—- This 1% hike will add about PKR 250-320bn In annual collection Instead government should focus on documenting the black economy specially retailers & manage the unnecessary expense So, by collecting less % we can still collect & save more #KSE100
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@RantingGareeb Nai samjhega ye govt se commission leta ha aisi tweets k
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every other person in Pakistan isn't being taxed as per their income except salarid class, so lazy state has only one option, to impose direct taxes like PDL and 18% gst and salarid class has to pay the price of the incompetence of state machinery twice.
Samjh Gaye sir ?
Saud@SaudSami
The salaried class in Pakistan is taxed at roughly the same rates as other income sources. What they are actually complaining about is not having the same opportunity to evade taxes as other sectors.
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@MuzzammilAslam3 Wouldnt think twice about moving to lahore from karachi..only if the financial sector had head offices in lahore..karachi is a shithole thanks to ppp
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اچھا وہ ہوتا ہے جہاں لوگ بستے ہیں اور اسے چھوڑ کر نہیں جاتے۰ کراچی میں لاہور سے ہزاروں لوگ کاروبار، نوکری اور مزدوری کے لئے آتے ہیں۰ اور کراچی سے لاہور کوئ شخص رہائش کے لئے نہیں منتقل ہوتا۰ ہو سکتا ہے شاید لاہور کی چند سڑکیں بہتر ہو۰ شاید صفائ میں بھی بہتر ہو۰ مگر کراچی میں تعلیم، اسپتال، کاروبار اور انٹرنیشل exposure ہے۰ اس لئے کراچی میں گلگت، کشمیر ، خیبر پختنخواہ، پنجاب اور بلوچستان کے لوگوں کی پہلی ترجیح ہے۰ ابھی لاہور اس اسٹیٹس سے بہیت دور ہے۰
Muzamil@muzamil_45
کراچی کا کوئی حکمران لاہور میں کھڑا ھو کر یہ نہیں کہہ سکتا کہ ہم لاہور کو کراچی جیسا بنائیں گے جبکہ لاہور والے کراچی میں کھڑے ھو کر یہ کہہ سکتے ہیں کہ ہم کراچی کو لاہور جیسا بنائیں گے سب صوبائی دارالحکومت کے شہروں میں لاہور بہت آگے ھے یقیناً اسکا کریڈٹ ن لیگ کو جاتا ھے
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Pakistan’s proposed “tax relief” for salaried workers is a polished promise, not real reform: the government floats phased super-tax cuts and slab adjustments while keeping payroll deduction untouched, which means the most compliant, least able-to-evade segment remains the easiest cash cow with near-zero leakage. Meanwhile, the state is already clearing plans to abolish the super tax and pursuing investor-friendly concessions for other sectors, preserving advantages for those with lobbying power and more room to avoid taxation.
The proposal offers incremental relief that sounds generous but does not fix the core cheat: a system where the visible, compliant class is taxed automatically while wealthier, less visible sectors negotiate their way out of their fair share.
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@AmerSharifOFCL What the hell? Most burden is on those earning 4.1 million and above thats where most of the tax is being charged i.e. 35 pct. Need proper relief !! No lollipop @CMShehbaz
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Be ready for a lollipop relief, as almost all media houses are reporting proposed tax relief only for salaried individuals earning between Rs. 1.2 million and Rs. 2.2 million. Look at how they reduced the threshold for the top tax slab from Rs. 75 million to Rs. 4.1 million, and now they are planning to offer relief only to those earning between Rs. 1.2 million and Rs. 2.2 million, who currently pay around Rs. 116,000 in annual tax.
If this happens, you can easily gauge the seriousness of the proposed relief and the segment of salaried taxpayers being targeted.
Currently seems that seths and property sector lobbies are going to succeed in coming budget.
TaxationPk@iTaxationPk
ICAP has proposed inflation-linked salary tax relief, higher cash withdrawal tax thresholds, taxpayer protections, and clearer taxation rules for builders in Budget 2026-27. Read More: taxationpk.com/icap-seeks-maj… #ICAP #TaxReforms #PakistanBudget #TaxationPk
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Salman retweetledi
کراچی کو الگ صوبہ بنانا ہے،انتظامی یونٹ بنانا یا وفاق میں دینا ہے یہ فیصلہ اب لے لینا چاہئے اور ریاست کو درست اور مثبت سمت میں قدم لینا ہو گا مصلحت پسندی سے کام لیا گیا تو مایوسی موجودہ ہی نہیں آنے والی نسل میں منتقل ہو جاۓ گی آخر کب تک کراچی والوں کے صبر کا امتحان لیا جاۓ گا
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@q_Asif @raftardotcom Chachoo karachi ko tu ppp se azaad karwa k rahege InshaAllah
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میڈیا میں جھوٹ بھی سنتے ہیں لیکن
@raftardotcom
کی لیول ہی الگ ہے. اس ڈاکیومینٹری کا اصل نشانہ 18 ویں ترمیم، این ایف سی ایوارڈ،اور کراچی کو وفاق کے حوالے کرنے کیلیے ماحول اور سازش کے علاوہ کچھ نہیں. لیکن اہم سوال یہ ہے کہ یہ پراجیکٹ بنیادی طور پر تھا کس کا؟
Raftar@raftardotcom
The Untold Story Of How PPP Destroyed Karachi Is Live Now (Watch It Before Something Happens To It) Link Is In The Comment Section
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Salman retweetledi
If you have an iota of love for this cult called PPP... Watch this brilliant documentary by Raftar!
This made me really really sad... Not sure what mistake we made as Karachites to suffer through the hands of this mafia! 😭
Raftar@raftardotcom
Drigh Road, Pakistan 🇵🇰 English
جس سے بھی پوچھا جائے کہ کراچی کو تباہ کرنے میں سب سے بڑا کردار کس کا ہے۔۔۔ تو تقریباً سب کا جواب ہوتا ہے، پیپلز پارٹی۔۔۔
لیکن کوئی یہ نہیں بتاتا کہ انہوں نے تباہ کیا کیسے؟؟؟
کیا آپ بتا سکتے ہیں کہ پیپلز پارٹی کے وہ کون کون سے کام یا حربے ہیں، جن کی وجہ سے کراچی تباہ ہوا؟
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@SendCheesecake There is not even a single cafe/restaurant in Islamabad which even comes close to karachis average cafes/restaurants
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It’s literally just a made-up narrative at this point. Anyone who’s actually been around knows continental food and fine dining are pretty much the same across all three cities. Some places are amazing, some okayish, some bad.
Brownie ✨@the_desi_dream
The more Karachi and Lahore eateries open up in Islamabad, the more I realize that the city with superior food debate is nothing but a scam because literally it all tastes the same as Islamabad Food. Am I missing something here?
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@AmerSharifOFCL The salaried class must be provided significant relief @CMShehbaz
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Salman retweetledi
What are Salaried Class's minimum demands for the current budget:
-Increase the income tax exemption threshold from the existing PKR 600,000 to at least PKR 1.2 million–1.5 million.
-Apply the top tax slab of 35% only on income exceeding PKR 10 million, or at minimum somewhere between PKR 7 million and PKR 10 million.
-Adjust all lower tax slabs accordingly after revising the top 35% slab threshold.
-Restore the tax credit for investment in mutual funds and IPOs, with a minimum retention period of 2 years, using the same model as pension funds for taxing early withdrawals.
Other minor incentives or “lollypops” are not acceptable and do not provide any real or meaningful relief for salaried class taxpayers.
Amer Sharif@AmerSharifOFCL
Dear salaried class, once again you are being misled and ditched, just like in every previous budget.They are trying to give you another lollipop instead of meaningful relief. They always seem to have enough fiscal space and never need IMF approval to: - Increase salaries of parliamentarians - Increase salaries of judges and tax exemptions - Increase salaries and perks of senators and cabinet members But when it comes to giving tax relief to the salaried class, suddenly they start hiding behind IMF conditions and approvals.
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Salman retweetledi
Just to refresh what happened with salaried class in last few years and why they are demanding releif:
Amer Sharif@AmerSharifOFCL
Dear salaried class, once again you are being misled and ditched, just like in every previous budget.They are trying to give you another lollipop instead of meaningful relief. They always seem to have enough fiscal space and never need IMF approval to: - Increase salaries of parliamentarians - Increase salaries of judges and tax exemptions - Increase salaries and perks of senators and cabinet members But when it comes to giving tax relief to the salaried class, suddenly they start hiding behind IMF conditions and approvals.
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@AmerSharifOFCL @RedZoneIsb Whats unfortunate is that the salaried class doesnt raise their voice..the reaction comes only on Linkedin that too after the damage has been done..we need to be more vocal
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Just 9 days to go before the budget presentation. As rightly highlighted by @RedZoneIsb, they are testing public reaction by leaking today’s so-called “lollipop relief” news for the salaried class.
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RedZone Wanderer@RedZoneIsb
Bureaucrats and politicians are intelligent and highly practical people. They understand human psychology far better than most people assume. One common technique is called “anchoring”. First, a lower expectation is floated through leaks, proposals, or media discussions. Once the public reacts negatively, a slightly better figure is announced in the budget. Relative to the earlier number, it appears generous and calming, even if the actual relief remains limited. For example, if people are prepared for 10% tax relief and the government later announces 12%, the discussion shifts from “Is this enough?” to “At least it is better than expected.” This helps reduce public pressure and creates a perception of responsiveness without fundamentally changing the policy direction. And nothing is final yet. #Tax #Budget #FinancialLiteracy
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Salman retweetledi
Dear salaried class, once again you are being misled and ditched, just like in every previous budget.They are trying to give you another lollipop instead of meaningful relief.
They always seem to have enough fiscal space and never need IMF approval to:
- Increase salaries of parliamentarians
- Increase salaries of judges and tax exemptions
- Increase salaries and perks of senators and cabinet members
But when it comes to giving tax relief to the salaried class, suddenly they start hiding behind IMF conditions and approvals.
Amer Sharif@AmerSharifOFCL
So technically, no relief
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@AmerSharifOFCL What a shame..har dafa umeed dete ha k shayad koi relief miley but kabhi nai milta
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@ahmad9998 @Nabeel1124 It will still help as the ppf will take all the damage in such a case
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@Nabeel1124 PPF won’t help if someone is trying to damage your car on purpose.
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🚨 PPF is must in Pakistan
Habibullah Khan@Huk06
I feel for this guy. Happened to me too. Keyed for no reason
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@AKRAMJANG Lol..toll is 200 plus 100 as soon as you exit the Shahrah at kathore..total is 300 one side
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شرم ناک ڈھٹائی سے نفرت اور تعصب ہے کہا گیا کہ
شاہ راہ بھٹو کا یک طرفہ ٹال ٹیکس 300 روپے ہے
آج قیوم آباد سے ڈی ایچ اے سٹی جانا ہوا
وہ ہی یک طرفہ 100 روپے برقرار ہے
200 میں آنا جانا ہوا
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@nadia_a_mirza 300 hi banta ha..200 shahrae bhutto ka aur 100 rs jab kathore pe utarte sath M9 motorway ka
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حکومت سندھ کے وہ ٹرولز جو مجھے جھوٹا کہہ کر گالیاں دے رہے ہیں ان سے بہت ادب سے گزارش ہے کے حکومتی وزیر شرجیل انعام سے کہیں کے اپنے چینل کے اس رپورٹر کے خلاف کاروائی کریں اگر یہ غلط رپورٹنگ کر رہا ہے اور مکمل رُوٹ کا ٹول ٹیکس 300 روپے بتا رہا ہے۔
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