Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Central Secretariat Press Statement on Chairmans tax returns: 24 December 2013 In a story published by Umar Cheema et al in The News on 23December 2013, it was asserted that there was a discrepancy between Chairman PTI Imran Khans tax returns submitted to the FBR and his declaration submitted to the ECP as electoral candidate. This claim was examined thoroughly by the PTI and as expected the discrepancy was merely a misreading or incomplete reading and studying of the documents submitted before the ECP and to the FBR relating to Chairman Khans tax returns for the year 2012. The ECP form states clearly under section 12, that amount paid as tax for 2012 was Rs. 273,339 (see attached document). In the acknowledgement slip of the FBR - Electronic Document No (EDN) 26456382 the electronically filed income tax returns for 2012 of Chairman Imran Khan under category Total Payments also states Rs. 273,339. The next category Tax Payable/Refundable states -Rs. 5,899. That implies that this -5899 was refundable (see attached document). So naturally the tax payment shown for 2012 for Imran Khan shown on the FBR website was Rs. 267,440. The news story accuses Imran Khan of a discrepancy because the FBR on its website declares that Imran Khan for 2012 paid a tax of Rs: 267,440 (see attached document)! Had the FBR receipt been checked, or had PTI been asked to shed light on this difference in figures, it would have been apparent that there was no discrepancy at all. It is unfortunate that what could have been a solid piece of research into the tax evasion by many political leaders in Pakistan, now itself stands exposed to scrutiny simply because those assessing the documents were unable to see a simple fact and were eager to accuse Imran Khan of a tax discrepancy which was never there. It is a well-established fact that Chairman Imran Khan not only pays his taxes but has always brought back to Pakistan any money earned abroad. To try and malign him by lumping him with those leaders who dont pay proper taxes, those who do not possess an NTN number, and those who have their wealth stashed abroad, is akin to playing the basest political game possible. If we are to assume there were no mala fide intentions behind the news story and we would like to believe that given the reporters well-established credibility then a correction on the front page where Imran Khan earlier was wrongly accused in headlines is in order. All relevant documents are attached with this press release. Shireen M Mazari Central Information Secretary, PTI
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P.O. Box 1594, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: +92 51 227 0744 Fax: +92 51 287 3893 E-mail: centraloffice@insaf.pk Website: www.insaf.pk

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P.O. Box 1594, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: +92 51 227 0744 Fax: +92 51 287 3893 E-mail: centraloffice@insaf.pk Website: www.insaf.pk

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
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P.O. Box 1594, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: +92 51 227 0744 Fax: +92 51 287 3893 E-mail: centraloffice@insaf.pk Website: www.insaf.pk

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
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P.O. Box 1594, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: +92 51 227 0744 Fax: +92 51 287 3893 E-mail: centraloffice@insaf.pk Website: www.insaf.pk

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
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P.O. Box 1594, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: +92 51 227 0744 Fax: +92 51 287 3893 E-mail: centraloffice@insaf.pk Website: www.insaf.pk

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"Taxation by Misrepresentation: Comparative of Public Representatives' Income & Tax Declarations for 2012"

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