KARACHI: The Sindh Excise and Taxation Department has collected a revenue of Rs 35.5 billion during the last fiscal year 2014-15 that is Rs 2.71 billion extra than the collections of previous fiscal year 2013-14.
Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Gayan Sindh Israni, while talking to Customs Today, said that collection of extra Rs 2.71 billion till 30 June, 2015 is a healthy sign for the department.
He said he held a very fruitful discussion with chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and apprised him about his department performance. He said he also raised the issue of staff shortage with Bilawal Bhutto hopefully we will receive positive response from him soon.
He further said, that chairman already passed strict instructions that all government employees are bound to render their services for the betterment of common man strict disciplinary action will be taken against those who found involved in corruption.