Government Introduces 10% GST on FATA, PATA Goods to Prevent Tax Exemption Misuse

• Government imposes 10 percent GST on goods from FATA and PATA
• Measure aims to curb misuse of regional tax exemptions
• Decision follows recommendations from stakeholders
• Minister of State for Finance announced the measure in the National Assembly
• Residents of FATA and PATA will still have income tax exemptions
• GST introduction seeks to ensure fair and transparent taxation practices

Source: profit.pakistantoday.com.pk

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