CM Balochistan expressed these views while addressing the inauguration ceremony of online tax collection system at Department of Excise and Taxation here Tuesday.
"The result of administrative disorder in the last 15-20 years in Balochistan has given rise to many problems today. The present bill of pension in Balochistan is Rs 23 billion, which will go up to Rs.200 billion in the next five years," the CM added. The CM said there was a need for good governance in Balochistan. "The annual income of Balochistan is Rs 15 billion; our goal is to increase it by Rs 40 billion in the next few years," He added.
"Although effective legislation and measures have been proposed in eight cabinet meetings, there's still greater room for improvement in government departments," the CM said.
While addressing the ceremony Advisor to CM for Excise Malik Naeem Khan Bazai said that Excise Department in Balochistan has set the target of collecting tax over Rs 2.8 billion in the current financial year. Overcoming department issues may increase the rate of revenue, he added.
The Advisor said that Excise Department Balochistan collected six types of tax for provincial and federal governments.
The Advisor said a link had also been set up with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for registration of vehicles. A smart card based on seven security features has been introduced, which will replace the registration book.
"A memorandum of understating (MoU) has been signed between NADRA and Department Excise Balochistan to verify the identification of people in the procurement process of vehicles," he said.
The Advisor said that sustainable economy was imperative for collective development of the country and provinces. Balochistan would be the first province, where online taxation system would be operative for all seven days of a week and 24 hours of a day, he added.