2024-07-14 12:33:22
(Web Desk) Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has welcomed the announcement of ending the strike of Flour Mills Association.
Maryam Nawaz said that the cost of flour and bread will be affected only by the poor people.
It should be noted that the leadership of Flour Mills Association has been convinced in the negotiations under the direction of Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had expressed concerns about the shortage of flour and the cost of bread for the people as a result of the strike.
It should be noted that the Chairman FBR, 4 Federal Ministers included in the government committee had met the representatives of Flour Mills Association, Flour Mills Association informed about the reservations on the implementation of withholding tax.
Chairman FBR agreed to abolish withholding tax on behalf of Flour Mills Association, on which Pakistan Flour Mills Association accepted the government’s word to postpone the strike.
According to the sources, the government committee called the Pakistan Flour Mills Association on Thursday, a meeting will be held with the government committee to agree on the abolition of withholding tax.
On the other hand, Chairman Pakistan Flour Mills Association Asim Raza has said that the strike is not over but it is being postponed for 10 days. A decision will be made.
2024-07-14 12:33:22