- Sindh government expands sales tax to new services for fiscal year 2025-26
- Aim is to increase provincial revenue and improve tax compliance
- New taxable services include real estate, transportation, IT, broadcasting, manufacturing, and entertainment
- Bus station operations, highway management, and real estate rentals taxed at 5% or 3%
- Licensing, IT consulting, and network management taxed at 3%
- Publishing and printing services taxed at 5%
- Historical restoration, architectural design, broadcasting, and production services taxed at 8%
- Moulding and manufacturing services taxed at 8%
- Recreational sports and amusement park entries now taxable
- Race club entries taxed at Rs. 200 per person
- Miscellaneous services taxed at 5%
- Installation and advertising commission services taxed at 15%
- Strategy aims to improve revenue without burdening traditional sectors
- Mixed reactions from industry observers regarding implementation and impact
Source: pkrevenue.com
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