Shehzad Roy requests Prime Minister to reverse sales tax on books
Shehzad Roy said that he also requested Premier and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to reinstate the 25% tax rebate for teachers.
Shehzad Roy has requested the Prime Minister of Pakistan to reverse the sales tax on books imposed in the federal budget.
Taking to social media on Monday, the renowned singer-turned-philanthropist said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured him that the decision to impose a 10% sales tax on books in the federal Budget 2024-25 will be reviewed.
In a message posted on X-platform, Shehzad Roy said that he also requested Premier and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to reinstate the 25% tax rebate for teachers.
“They both reassured me that they will reconsider this decision with a favo[u]rable outcome,” he added.
I have spoken with the Prime Minister @CMShehbaz & planning Minister Ahsan iqbal @betterpakistan sahab & requested to reverse the 10 percent sales tax on books and reinstate the 25 percent tax rebate for teachers. They both reassured me that they will reconsider this decision…
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) June 24, 2024
