Islamabad, Oct. 21 -- Pakistan's tax system has become increasingly unequal during the first two years of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, with salaried employees facing a growing tax burden while influential sectors, including retail, agriculture and real estate, continue to contribute relatively little, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to the newspaper, speaking at the opening of a two-day tax conference, IMF Regional Director Jihad Azour called for a fairer and more neutral tax structure to improve compliance, strengthen public trust and encourage business expansion.

"A fairer tax system can encourage compliance," Azour stated, emphasising the need to broaden the tax base, improve revenue administration, ...