Jun 2, 2021
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) on Wednesday submitted a resolution in the National Assembly demanding to declare Karachi and Hyderabad as tax-free zone cities, ARY News reported.
The resolution was submitted by MQM-P Convener and MNA Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui in the Lower House.
“The government should declare Karachi and Hyderabad as calamity-hit areas besides exempting these cities from paying utility bills,” reads the resolution submitted by MQM-P leader.
The MQM-P resolution has also demanded to stop all type of tax collection from these cities
“Karachi and Hyderabad are worst affected cities from Covid-19 in Sindh province and trade activities are also suspended in these two cities so, therefore, maximum relief must be provided to these two Sindh cities,” the resolution stated.
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