RAWALPINDI: Nanbais (bakers) of Rawalpindi on Wednesday announced not to increase prices of naan and roti. The nanbais in parts of the country increased the prices of naan and roti, following the increase in the price of flour after imposition of 17 per cent General Sales Tax by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The notification of 17 per cent GST elimination on the wheat grain was issued by FBR in this regard. Earlier APFMA had announced to observe countrywide strike on July 17 (Wednesday) against the imposition of 17 per cent sales tax (ST) on various products of wheat. Earlier on June 10, Lahore Flour Mills Association announced to increase the price of 80-kilogram flour bag by Rs550.

Source: Pakistan Today July 17, 2019 12:56 UTC