1 KEYNOTE ADDRESS BUDGET 2008 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi KPMG TASEER HADI & CO. Syed Masoud Ali Naqvi Senior Partner Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi, 17 June 2008
2 CONTENTS POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi 3 Budget at a glance 6 Key objectives for the Budget Common Man’s Perception of Economic Development 10 GDP Growth Trend 9 Key Targets for Policy Makers 11 Composition of Sector GDP growth 12 Sectoral Contribution to GDP growth 13 Inflation
3 CONTENTS POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi 17 Savings & Investments 18 Pakistan Economy: SWOT Analysis 25 Public Sector Development Programme 26 Composition of PSDP 28 Sectoral Distribution and Share of PSDP 14 Domestic Debt 16 Interest Payments 29 Subsidies
4 Budget at a glance POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi (Rupees in Billions) REVENUE Budget Estimate Revised Estimate Budget Estimate Tax Revenue – CBR Direct Taxes Income tax Others Indirect Taxes Customs Sales tax Federal excise Others ,005.61,251.4
5 Budget at a glance POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi (Rupees in Billions) REVENUE Budget Estimate Revised Estimate Budget Estimate Non Tax Revenue ,398,91,679.2 Less Provincial Share ,110.9 Net Capital Receipts External Receipts Self Financing of PSDP by Provinces Change in Provincial cash balance Privatisation Proceeds Bank Borrowings ,948.02,009.8
6 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi (Rupees in Billions) EXPENDITURE Budget Estimate Revised Estimate Budget Estimate Current Expenditure General Public Services Debt Servicing Others Defence Affairs & Services Economic Affairs Others ,516.21,493.2 Developmental Expenditure PSDP Others Total Expenditure ,948.02,009.8 Budget at a glance
7 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Key objectives for the Budget Restore economic stability through: Reduction in Fiscal and Current Account deficits. Rationalization of subsidies. Building Foreign exchange reserves to US$12 billion. Protect vulnerable groups through targeted program of cash transfers. Focus on Agriculture and Manufacturing sectors to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Restore Investors confidence. Remove key bottlenecks in supportive infrastructure for spurring growth. Increase social sector allocations to improve social indicators. Significant addition to low cost housing for low income groups.
8 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Reduction in Fiscal and Current Account deficits. Rationalization of subsidies. Building Foreign exchange reserves to US$12 billion. Restore economic stability through: Protect vulnerable groups through targeted program of cash transfers. Focus on Agriculture and Manufacturing sectors to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Restore Investors confidence. Remove key bottlenecks in supportive infrastructure for spurring growth. Increase social sector allocations to improve social indicators. Significant addition to low cost housing for low income groups. Key objectives for the Budget
9 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Common Man’s Perception of Economic Development Good quality at low costs Aligned to required skills and vocational development demand Food at affordable prices Health support on efficient basis Housing and shelter Access to utilities (water, power, gas, telephone) on consistent basis at affordable cost Education Employment opportunities – Massive investment in human capital Law and order, security and access to justice Freedom of access to information Value for contribution to federal, provincial and local revenue Potential for vertical migration in terms of quality of life and a mechanism to balance consumption and savings Good governance
10 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Inflation Supply side planning and reforms Balance between consumption and savings Strengthening of direct government intervention Import Substitution Social Sector Inequality Growth to be inclusive Ensuring efficiency and productive utilization of PSDP Accelerated focus on Social sector Reallocation of resources from general administration, defence; etc. Raise revenue from Financial Services and other Profitable Sector like trading etc. for direct transfer to social sector to be managed by an independent representative body MDG’s to be real goals rather than compliance of commitments. These goals should be dynamic and progressive Common Man’s Perception of Economic Development
11 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Huge capital investment by public and private sector to leverage the potential of knowledge economy Skills Development and HRD Agriculture Sector Live Stock to be doubled in 5 years Planned approach for both major and minor crops Focused planning for identified capacities in the sector of competitive advantage to match demand and preferential treatment for specified sectors for: Interest Utility costs Taxation Manufacturing Sector Transparency and unbiased accountability Discouraging Elite Culture Key Targets for Policy Makers
12 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi GDP Growth Trend
13 (Growth in Percentage) GDP (Constant Factor Cost) Manufacturing Large scale manufacturing Small scale manufacturing Construction Electricity, Gas distribution Agriculture Major Crops Minor Crops Livestock Services sector GNP (Constant Factor Cost) POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Composition of Sector GDP growth
14 (Percent Point) Agriculture Industry Services Real GDP POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Sectoral Contribution to GDP growth
15 Overall inflation Food inflation Non-food inflation Core inflation SPI (Sensitive Price Index) WPI (Wholesale Price Index) POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Inflation
16 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Outstanding Domestic Debt (Rupees in Billions) Permanent Debt Floating Debt Unfunded Debt Total Percent of GDP Domestic Debt
17 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Domestic Debt
18 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Description (Percentages of GDP) Total Investment Changes in Stock1.6 Gross Fixed Investment Public Investment Private Investment Foreign Savings National Savings Domestic Savings Savings & Investments
19 POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi As percentage of GDP Total Revenue Tax Revenue Total Expenditure Current Expenditure GDP Interest Payments
20 Political uncertainty and current judicial crisis Issues in Balochistan and Northern Areas Worsening of situation on Western borders Anti Pakistan attitude in Afghanistan Level of corruption Broadening gap between Rich and Poor Social unrest Public discontent with the policies which may threaten reform process Persistent high global oil prices Increasing trend of terrorist activities Pressure on exchange rates Soaring core and food inflation Threats 4-5 years of strong growth has led to higher medium term growth path Resilience against shock and extra ordinary jerks Rise in per capita income for US$503 in 2002 to US$1,085 in Robust Consumer spending Substantial increase in private sector credit Balance between fiscal deficit and growth Medium Term Development Framework Maintenance of external and domestic debt within limit Reach to Global Capital Markets Geo political situation post 9/11 Higher foreign direct investment Reduction in poverty level Tight monetary policy to moderate inflationary pressure Strengths Credibility of statistics Indications of doubtful sustainability of growth momentum Continued sharp increase in prices of food items Incompetent contribution of various sectors of economy in tax revenue Inefficiency in utilization of development expenditure High administrative costs Quality of governance Increasing trade and current account deficit Concentration of export in restricted items and markets High cost of doing business Lack of focus on agriculture sector Political instability Shortage of skilled workforce Energy crisis and water crisis Poor HDI indicators Decline in trend of foreign investment Continued subsidies to loss making public sector companies Weaknesses Capacity constraints with India in IT sector Recent investment in IT sector BPO’s potential Telecom and Media revolution Geo political situation Foreign Direct Investment Investment in education and health Lapsing of WTO multi-fibre agreement Global high commodity prices Focused skills development to secure dividend from demographic advantage Opportunitie s Pakistan Economy: SWOT Analysis
21 4-5 years of strong growth has led to higher medium term growth path Resilience against shock and extra ordinary jerks Rise in per capita income for US$503 in 2002 to US$1,085 in Robust Consumer spending Substantial increase in private sector credit Balance between fiscal deficit and growth Medium Term Development Framework Maintenance of external and domestic debt within limit Reach to Global Capital Markets Geo political situation post 9/11 Higher foreign direct investment Reduction in poverty level Tight monetary policy to moderate inflationary pressure Pakistan Economy: SWOT Analysis Strengths
22 Credibility of statistics Indications of doubtful sustainability of growth momentum Continued sharp increase in prices of food items Incompetent contribution of various sectors of economy in tax revenue Inefficiency in utilization of development expenditure High administrative costs Quality of governance Increasing trade and current account deficit Concentration of export in restricted items and markets High cost of doing business Lack of focus on agriculture sector Political instability Shortage of skilled workforce Energy crisis and water crisis Poor HDI indicators Decline in trend of foreign investment Continued subsidies to loss making public sector companies Pakistan Economy: SWOT Analysis Weaknesses
23 Capacity constraints with India in IT sector Recent investment in IT sector BPO’s potential Telecom and Media revolution Geo political situation Foreign Direct Investment Investment in education and health Lapsing of WTO multi-fibre agreement Global high commodity prices Focused skills development to secure dividend from demographic advantage Pakistan Economy: SWOT Analysis Opportunities
24 Political uncertainty and current judicial crisis Issues in Balochistan and Northern Areas Worsening of situation on Western borders Anti Pakistan attitude in Afghanistan Level of corruption Broadening gap between Rich and Poor Social unrest Public discontent with the policies which may threaten reform process Persistent high global oil prices Increasing trend of terrorist activities Pressure on exchange rates Soaring core and food inflation Pakistan Economy: SWOT Analysis Threats
25 Sustainability of growth momentum Addressing structural problems in energy, agriculture and exports sectors Job creation Poverty alleviation Improving social indicators and enhancement of safety nets Strengthening of physical infra-structure Converting the demographic transitions into demographic dividend Supply side improvement to match growing domestic demand Achieve political stability and institutional strengthening Harmonious relationship amongst Federation and its units Equitable distribution of resources between Federal, Provincial and Local governments Revenue generation by provinces Balanced approach of combination of Fiscal and Monetary Policy measures to combat inflation Challenges Pakistan Economy: SWOT Analysis
26 Political uncertainty and current judicial crisis Issues in Balochistan and Northern Areas Worsening of situation on Western borders Anti Pakistan attitude in Afghanistan Level of corruption Broadening gap between Rich and Poor Social unrest Public discontent with the policies which may threaten reform process Persistent high global oil prices Increasing trend of terrorist activities Pressure on exchange rates Soaring core and food inflation Threats 4-5 years of strong growth has led to higher medium term growth path Resilience against shock and extra ordinary jerks Rise in per capita income for US$503 in 2002 to US$1,085 in Robust Consumer spending Substantial increase in private sector credit Balance between fiscal deficit and growth Medium Term Development Framework Maintenance of external and domestic debt within limit Reach to Global Capital Markets Geo political situation post 9/11 Higher foreign direct investment Reduction in poverty level Tight monetary policy to moderate inflationary pressure Strengths Credibility of statistics Indications of doubtful sustainability of growth momentum Continued sharp increase in prices of food items Incompetent contribution of various sectors of economy in tax revenue Inefficiency in utilization of development expenditure High administrative costs Quality of governance Increasing trade and current account deficit Concentration of export in restricted items and markets High cost of doing business Lack of focus on agriculture sector Political instability Shortage of skilled workforce Energy crisis and water crisis Poor HDI indicators Decline in trend of foreign investment Continued subsidies to loss making public sector companies Weaknesses Capacity constraints with India in IT sector Recent investment in IT sector BPO’s potential Telecom and Media revolution Geo political situation Foreign Direct Investment Investment in education and health Lapsing of WTO multi-fibre agreement Global high commodity prices Focused skills development to secure dividend from demographic advantage Opportunitie s Sustainability of growth momentum Addressing structural problems in energy, agriculture and exports sectors Job creation Poverty alleviation Improving social indicators and enhancement of safety nets Strengthening of physical infra-structure Converting the demographic transitions into demographic dividend Supply side improvement to match growing domestic demand Achieve political stability and institutional strengthening Harmonious relationship amongst Federation and its units Equitable distribution of resources between Federal, Provincial and Local governments Revenue generation by provinces Balanced approach of combination of Fiscal and Monetary Policy measures to combat inflation Challenges Pakistan Economy: SWOT Analysis
27 (Rupees in Billions) Development Expenditure Estimates Budget Revised Budget Federal Government Federal Ministries Corporations Special Programmes Special Areas ERRA Provincial Governments150 Total PSDP: Other Development Exps Estimated operational shortfall in PSDP POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Public Sector Development Programme
28 Revised Ratio of GDP Ratio of GDP Percentage Variance Federal PSDP Federal Ministries Corporations Special Programmes Special Areas ERRA Provincial PSDP Total PSDP: (Rupees in Billions) POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Composition of PSDP
29 Revised Special Programmes Income Support Fund -34 Peoples Works Programme -28 Khushal Pakistan Programme 19- Khushal Pakistan Fund (Rupees in Billions) POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Composition of PSDP
30 Budget % Budget % Infra-structure Social Sector Others Operational Shortfall (Rupees in Billions) POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Sectoral Distribution and Share of PSDP
31 (Rupees in Billions) Budget Revised Estimates Budget Current WAPDA KESC20 14 TCP (Wheat & Sugar)94626 USC223 Oil Refineries / OMC / Others Others Development Import of Fertilizers Total Subsidies: POST BUDGET SEMINAR 2008 The Income Tax Bar Association, Karachi Subsidies
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