Pakistan stock brokers seek tax incentives

Pakistan stock brokers seek tax incentives

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Stockbrokers Association on Wednesday proposed tax incentives on capital gain and investment in stock market.

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Stockbrokers Association led by its Vice Chairman Zahid Latif Khan at Finance Division.

The delegation apprised the Finance Minister of certain issues and challenges impeding the growth of Capital market in Pakistan and sought support of government to resolve their issues.

They requested for providing tax incentives on Capital gain and investment in stock exchange.

Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said that government is encouraging investment and enlisting of entities in the stock exchange.

He further assured the delegation his support to resolve their issues and for growth of Capital market in Pakistan.

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