Daily Times

Sir: This refers to the unanimous resolution passed by the Punjab Assembly on March 31 asking the federal government to review its decision of imposing 17 percent tax on agriculture inputs through a presidential ordinance.

It was rightly pointed out that the federal government’s decision to impose 17 percent tax on agricultural inputs like tractors, seeds, fertilisers, pesticides and agricultural implements will not only have negative effects on agricultural products but will also hit the poor farmers hard. Further, the new taxation would discourage the use of fertilisers and other inputs, which will ultimately decrease agricultural production besides reducing the country’s GDP.

Through your esteemed newspaper, I hereby request the Sindh Assembly members to pass a similar resolution. I also suggest the federal government to take stern action against the categorical tax evasion by industrialists and businessmen.

MOHAMMAD KHAN SIAL

Karachi