Pakistan, June 9 -- Small traders and business leaders have urged authorities to focus on clarity, affordability and smooth execution to ensure wider acceptance and compliance of recently announced fix tax scheme.

The scheme proposes a one percent tax on retailers with an annual turnover of up to Rs. 200 million, alongside simplified registration and return filing procedures aimed at expanding the tax base. President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) Usman Shaukat said the initiative reflects meaningful engagement with stakeholders, but warned that its effectiveness would depend on transparent implementation and consistent policy application.

Talking to APP, he said the simplified one-page return form, available in Urdu...