Budget 2025-26: Senate panel opposes arrest powers for tax commissioners

• Lawmakers warn misuse to hurt businesses, turn country into police state
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• IMF to review tax authority’s performance every week
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ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Saturday pressed senior tax officials to drop proposed provisions in the Finance Bill 2025 granting arrest and money laundering notice powers to tax commissioners, warning the move would create unnecessary obstacles for businesses.