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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-02T05:52:03.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WEB DESK: Political leaders of the Haqooq-i-Khalq Party (HKP) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) have strongly opposed reported proposals to raise the General Sales Tax (GST) from 18pc to 19pc under IMF-linked reforms, warning it would intensify inflation and further burden low-income households.\n\nHKP chief Farooq Tariq said the move would hit workers, farmers and salaried classes the hardest, arguing that indirect taxation is already unfairly squeezing the poor while wealthy corporations evade billions in taxes.\n\nHe urged the government to prioritise recovering outstanding dues from major corporate sectors instead of increasing taxes on essential goods.\n\nCriticising proposed taxes on hybrid and electric vehicles, HKP leaders said such measures would discourage green transport and worsen environmental challenges.\n\nThey also called for shifting towards a progressive tax system focused on wealth, property and corporate profits, while reducing GST on basic items.\n\nSeparately, PAT leaders rejected what they called a “borrow-and-govern” economic model, demanding relief in fuel prices and proposing a 10-year agricultural emergency with subsidies and interest-free loans for farmers to strengthen the economy.\n\nThe post HKP, PAT reject proposed GST hike, demand relief for working class appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "HKP, PAT reject proposed GST hike, demand relief for working class"
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