A representational image of PIA aeroplane. — AFP/FileNet profit for current half year stands at Rs6.8b.It is national flag carrier’s first such profit since 2004.PIA’s privatisation key condition under $7b IMF bailout.KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines posted a…
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Salaried class pays Rs633bn in tax, more than exporters, retailers and real estate combined

An undated image of a cashier counting Rs500 notes. — AFP/FileExporters paid Rs174 billion, down from previous year.Real estate withholding tax collections show mixed results.Retailers contribute roughly Rs70bn in withholding taxes.
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