Import tax on several essential items slashed
Posted by Editor on October 13, 2020 - 7:53 pm
Import tax on dhal, canned fish, Big Onions and sugar was lifted from today considering the cost of living and hardships faced by the people due to COVID-19, Presidential Media Unit said.
Accordingly, a kilo of sugar will be Rs. 85, a kilo of Big Onions Rs. 100 and a tin of canned fish (large) Rs. 200 from tonight.
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Some people are desperately trying to reduce COL.
Will happen only on paper,
Don’t work against law of supply and demand.
Dhal, canned fish, Big Onions and sugar have already disappeared from shelves.