ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Economy

Pakistan floats international travel ban for tax dodgers

Ambitious $67bn budget in line with IMF demands, experts say

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presents the government's proposed budget to the National Assembly in Islamabad, on June 12. (Pakistan Finance Ministry Press Service via AP)

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's government has proposed an unprecedented crackdown on tax evasion that would block international travel and deny mobile phone and utility service to people who owe money to the government.

The moves, which include heavy fines on government agencies that fail to implement the penalties, were outlined the government's proposed budget announced late Wednesday.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more