Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari advocated for a holistic development approach, including modernizing agriculture and promoting a free press, while endorsing an agricultural income tax based on IMF conditions.

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari urged a holistic approach to national development, with a focus on modernizing sectors like agriculture. The government plans to impose agricultural income tax based on IMF conditions, led by provincial governments targeting large land-holding farmers. Zardari also addressed the need for a free press, warning against agenda-driven information and the manipulation of perceptions by a strong religious lobby.

July 09, 2024
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