NRTC to be first manufacturer of laptop, tablets in country: Senate body informed

National Radio Telecommunication Company (NRTC) would be the first manufacturer of laptop and tablets in Pakistan, Managing Director NRTC informed the Standing Committee on Defence Production.
The committee was held under the chairmanship of MNA Khawaja Sohail Mansoor.
The committee members were briefed by the managing director National Radio Telecommunication Company (NRTC) regarding its products especially information & technology sector. He informed that NRTC would be the first manufacturer of laptop and tablets in Pakistan. He told that under Sales Tax Act 1990, FBR has not provided any exemption to NRTC, likewise there was no exemption to the Income Tax of NRTC in Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. He added that there was no exemption on the import of equipment, material, etc. He stated that NRTC occupies the sensitive nature of its business concerning national security and the fact that its primary objective was to provide goods and services to the armed forces of Pakistan and law enforcement agencies. He apprised the committee that in the interest of national security, NRTC should be provided relief/exemption for strengthening of its manufacturing of various products within Pakistan.
The representatives from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) were also present in the meeting. The committee unanimously recommended that NRTC representatives and FBR officers will further coordinate to resolve the issue. It was also decided that FBR will response to the committee within 30 days in this regard.