Karachi pays in Sales Tax on Services almost equal to the Sales Tax on Services paid by the entire province of Punjab. But then why should the federal and provincial governments make special provisions for Karachi’s developmental gaps? Had the transfer percentage of 2007-08 maintained, Karachi would have received around Rs244 billion in 2020-21. Similarly the share of 6.6% in Federal PSDP that Karachi had in 2007-08 dropped to just 2.1% in 2021-22. Let our cities, our engines of growth, become vibrant and competitive — contributing to their fullest potential towards the growth of our country.

Source: The Express Tribune January 18, 2022 20:14 UTC