LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Shopkeepers in southern Helmand province say the government’s move of a two-fold increase in taxes has affected their businesses.
They say the government shifted the burden of its failure to collect taxes in insecure districts to traders in stable areas -- a clear violation of their rights.
Currently the government collects taxes from Lashkargah City, Nad Ali and Greshk districts. There are a total of 12 districts in Helmand.
Zameer, a shopkeeper in Lashkargah City, said insecurity had negatively impacted their businesses and they daily suffered losses.
“Businesses . . .
