FAISALABAD: As many as 50 traders’ bodies of Faisalabad have announced to launch a protest against imposition of various taxes in the federal budget 2019.
It was announced in the ‘Tajir Convention’ held under the auspices of the Supreme Anjuman-e-Tajran here on Tuesday. The moot unanimously constituted a 15-member committee to pursue for immediate solution of their just demands with the government. The participants of the convention announced if the FBR officials raid the business premises and houses of the business community, they would face a strong resistance.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
