Agriculture, the bedrock of Pakistan’s economy and provider of livelihoods to the vast majority is struggling to feed the growing population at an affordable cost. [...] It is split into four parts: 0Check1list for Promoting Corporatization andFormalization of Business This sets out the basic enablers for the formal sector to gain scale and competitiveness to galvanize effective action 0Export2s Checklist The main thrusts to promote exports 0Import 3Substitution Checklist The key actions to facilitate import substitution 0Priorit4y Sectors for Growth 01 Checklist. [...] 15% tax on corporate incorporated dividends) formal sector Provide parity with real estate on capital gains tax on sale of shares (no CGT on sale of real estate after 4 year holding period; gains on sale of company shares liable to CGT irrespective of holding period) 02 Restore the tax credit for formal sector to minimize transactions with the informal sector Broaden the tax Mine the significant w. [...] The use of the term “subsidy” for the export sector is misplaced and also risks the possibility of action under WTO rules. [...] Introduce off-season fruits and vegetables for all-year processing, bring new seed varieties of fruits and vegetables and upgrade the cold chain for the safe transit from farm to the factory gate.
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