Textile industry warns Punjab government against new import levy
Most outlets reported that the textile industry has warned the Punjab government about the potential negative effects of a new infrastructure levy on imports, including increased production costs and reduced export competitiveness. Business Recorder and Profit both highlighted the concerns raised by the textile body, with Business Recorder noting the potential impact on investment in the province and Profit emphasizing the risk of double taxation for goods cleared through Sindh ports.
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APTMA urges Punjab govt to suspend 0.9% infrastructure cess on industrial imports
Textile body warns levy could raise production costs, undermine export competitiveness and result in double taxation on goods cleared through Sindh ports
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Textile industry warns against levy on imports
LAHORE: Pakistan’s textile industry has warned the Punjab government that a new infrastructure levy on imports will drive up production costs, hurt exports and deter investment in the province. The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has asked Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif to suspend the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess on industrial imports. In a letter dated Octob...
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