ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with President Asif Ali Zardari wherein they expressed their resolve to steer the country out of prevailing challenges.

In the meeting, they discussed the country’s overall political and economic situation, a President House press release said.

The meeting also featured the deliberations on the measures to extend relief to the masses during the Holy Ramazan.

Earlier in the day, the Federal Government has decided to encourage taxpayers across the country and tax excellence awards will be given to the highest gross taxpayers.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will give tax excellence awards to around 59 people. Awards will be given to the highest gross taxpayers, highest tax-paying individuals, companies, and exporters will be encouraged.

In this regard, the list has also been released which includes the 11 highest income taxpayers in Individuals, AOPs, and Companies while the list also includes the 11 taxpayers who pay the highest in all taxes.

Among the awardees are 2 new taxpayers with the highest tax payers, 3 taxpayers from small and medium industries are also shortlisted for the award.