Pakistan, April 5 -- Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb announced that salaried citizens in Pakistan will soon be able to file taxes from home. The new system eliminates the need for lawyers and aims to simplify tax procedures. He emphasized the government's focus on reducing human involvement and using technology for a transparent tax system. This step is part of broader efforts to make tax collection more efficient and sustainable.

Aurangzeb also highlighted ongoing reforms to improve government-owned enterprises. He confirmed that 24 loss-making entities have been transferred to the Privatization Commission for privatization. Among them, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will undergo another round of privatization. The government...