Islamabad, June 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Miftah Ismail held a meeting with a delegation of All Pakistan Jewellers Association led by its president Mr. Shehzad Iqbal at Finance Division, today. Chairman FBR and senior officers from Finance and Commerce Ministries attended the meeting.

The delegation gave an overview of the jewellery sector in Pakistan and its contribution in the economy. They also highlighted the issues being faced by the Jewellers community regarding taxation and sought government’s support to address their issues and provide relief in taxation. It was apprised that these issues are proving as a great hindrance in the development of this sector.

The Finance Minister highlighted the commitment of the present government to provide conducive and friendly environment to business community in Pakistan. He acknowledged the contribution of Jewellery sector in the economic development and assured the delegation to provide maximum relief in taxation to this sector.

The Finance Minister further emphasized the Jewellers to play due role in strengthening of the national economy by enhancing the export of Jewellery. The delegation thanked the Finance Minister for addressing their issues and assured the Finance Minister about growth of this sector with cooperation of present government. The delegation included Mr. Ayaz – Karat Jeweller, Mr. Irfan Samana – ARY Jewellers, Mr. Salman Hanif – Hanif Jewellers, and Mr. Salem Hemani – Aliel Jewellers, and Mr. Naseem Akhtar Sheikh – Former President ICAP.

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