Pakistan, May 13 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered a sweeping crackdown on tax evasion and under-invoicing, instructing authorities to recover pending dues and hold facilitators accountable. The directive came during a high-level meeting focused on boosting revenue and curbing leakages in the tax system.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that not only should tax defaulters be penalized, but also government officials who assist or ignore such practices. "This is not just about recovering money-it's about restoring trust in the system," he said. He warned of zero tolerance for negligence or collusion within government departments.

The prime minister said expanding the tax net was vital f...