- FBR ends sales tax exemption on imported solar panels in Pakistan
- Change announced in Sales Tax Circular No. 2 of 2025-26
- Previous exemption benefitted commercial importers over local industry
- Local manufacturers faced challenges due to lack of relief on raw materials
- New policy imposes a 10 percent sales tax on imported solar panels
- Aim is to promote local industry and encourage domestic assembly
- Move intended to create fair competition and support renewable energy sector in Pakistan
Source: pkrevenue.com
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