LAHORE: A draft bill to amend the Punjab Agricultural Income Tax 2024 was presented in the Punjab Assembly on Monday.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman introduced the bill. Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan referred the bill to the relevant standing committee for consideration.
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MPA Neelum Jabbar has submitted a resolution to ban shopping bags, citing the harmful effects of polythene bags on the environment.
These bags don’t decompose in soil and damage crops by blocking the soil’s pores, ultimately harming agricultural productivity The resolution urges the government to impose a complete ban on shopping bags to prevent environmental pollution and promote eco-friendly alternatives.
The resolution highlights the urgent need to address the issue, as polythene bags contribute significantly to environmental degradation. By banning shopping bags, Pakistan can reduce plastic waste, promote sustainable practices, and protect its natural resources.
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