Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken decisive action by directing the establishment of an inquiry committee to address hurdles in implementing the track and trace system. The committee has been tasked with identifying obstacles and individuals involved in tax evasion within seven days.
Chairing a meeting in Islamabad focused on the track and trace system, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to fully activate the system across various sectors, including tobacco, cement, sugar, and fertilizer industries, to combat tax evasion. Urgent measures were also ordered against tax defaulters and evaders.
A comprehensive plan of action for enforcing the track and trace system was requested by the Prime Minister, who stressed the immediate sealing of factories refusing to install the system. Beyond revenue collection, he highlighted the system’s role in combating counterfeiting and ensuring product quality.
To address economic challenges and combat mafia collusion, the Prime Minister suggested engaging internationally renowned organizations for the track and trace system’s implementation.
The meeting also received a detailed briefing on the current status of the automated tax system and identified obstacles hindering its full functionality. While the system is operational in 14 major tobacco factories and all fertilizer industries, technical issues persist in the cement and sugar sectors.
