Poverty

Profiteering before Ramazan slated Masses facing price hike, load shedding.

Poverty 30/04/2019

(April 29, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Monday said that slated profiteering across the...

Taxing agriculture can reduce poverty, unemployment. Collecting Rs 2 billion from sector representing 19.2 percent of GDP is a joke. Politicians obstacle in taxing agricultural income.

Poverty 26/09/2019

(September 25, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said taxing agricultural income can help...

PM’s US visit a great diplomatic achievement Resolution of Kashmir dispute can lift millions out of poverty.

Poverty 25/07/2019

(July 24, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit...

Increasing hunger a threat to the country. Hunger can have serious political, economic consequences. Legislation demanded to ensure food security for everyone.

Poverty 19/10/2019

(October 18, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday expressed deep concern over increasing hunger...

All regional economies performing except for Pakistan. Inequality increasing in the country with rapid pace. Allocation of Rs 6 billion to USC lauded.

Poverty 12/11/2019

(11 November, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Monday said growth rate of all regional...

Highest employment generating sector in a tailspin Rural poverty increasing rapidly.

Poverty 30/10/2019

(October 28, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Monday said largest employment sector of agriculture...

Countries dependent on loans cannot remain independent. Increased revenue, exports imperative to save the country. Economically weak nations cannot survive economic terror.

Poverty 31/10/2019

(October 30, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said the government has no option...

Making budget amid crisis will be a challenge. Budget should not focus on enhancing revenue but growth. Cost of documentation, indirect taxation should be reduced.

Poverty 16/05/2020

(May 15, 2020) FPCCI’s Businessmen Panel SVP, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday said the budget-making process amid crisis will be a challenge for the government. The...

Unfair distribution of wealth taking toll on masses, economy Greed of nobility fanning miseries, issues with IMF should be resolved Direct tax, withdrawal of exemptions can settle problems.

Poverty 02/03/2020

(February 26, 2020) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said the scarcity of facilities like...

IMF, World Bank termed colonial institutions. International institutions draining resources of poor countries. Per capita gap between rich and poor countries increased by 400 pc in 60 years.

Poverty 28/11/2020

(November 27, 2020) Chairman of National Business Group of FPCCI, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday said peace and prosperity is impossible in presence of colonial...

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Even after 75 years of independence, the majority is suffering from…

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Traders enjoyed business in the Eid season after two years. Eid…

The PM’s commitment to restoring the economy was lauded. The PM…

Political strife is turning into confrontation. Payment problems hitting important developmental…

PM’s focus on Baluchistan development lauded. Package for 9 districts should…

FM’s silence increases anxiety in the business community. Remittances did not…

Govt should accept challenge of eliminating CD. Circular debt is a…

Hunger is on the rise in the country. Common man further…

Rupee continues to weaken despite. IMF deal Some countries have not…

Anti-smuggling measures fanning unemployment in border areas. Situation may worsen if…

Legal action for the maligning army demanded. Glowing tributes paid to…

General Bajwa steering the country out of the crisis. Nation and…

PBIF supports the decision to extend tenure of COAS Bajwa The…

Govt remained successful on the political front during last one year….

Dysfunctional SAARC dragging down whole region Indian dream of regional dominance…

Profiteering before Ramazan slated Masses facing price hike, load shedding.

Taxing agriculture can reduce poverty, unemployment. Collecting Rs 2 billion from sector representing 19.2 percent of GDP is a joke. Politicians obstacle in taxing agricultural income.

PM’s US visit a great diplomatic achievement Resolution of Kashmir dispute can lift millions out of poverty.

Increasing hunger a threat to the country. Hunger can have serious political, economic consequences. Legislation demanded to ensure food security for everyone.

All regional economies performing except for Pakistan. Inequality increasing in the country with rapid pace. Allocation of Rs 6 billion to USC lauded.

Highest employment generating sector in a tailspin Rural poverty increasing rapidly.

Countries dependent on loans cannot remain independent. Increased revenue, exports imperative to save the country. Economically weak nations cannot survive economic terror.

Making budget amid crisis will be a challenge. Budget should not focus on enhancing revenue but growth. Cost of documentation, indirect taxation should be reduced.

Unfair distribution of wealth taking toll on masses, economy Greed of nobility fanning miseries, issues with IMF should be resolved Direct tax, withdrawal of exemptions can settle problems.

IMF, World Bank termed colonial institutions. International institutions draining resources of poor countries. Per capita gap between rich and poor countries increased by 400 pc in 60 years.

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