CM Punjab approves setting up Tax Consultancy Unit

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved setting up of Tax Consultancy Unit.

Maryam Nawaz said that those who are not in the tax net should be brought into the tax net, there is a need to rationalize the tax on houses.

Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department held a review meeting in Lahore under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Punjab.

In the meeting, construction of three police stations for narcotics control was approved. While the proposal to create a new department for anti-narcotics was also agreed.

The Punjab Chief Minister also directed to eliminate the backlog of registration plates of motor vehicles.

Maryam Nawaz directed to make an assessment report on the difference in tax according to rental value and DC rate.

In the briefing, it was informed that 13 excise check posts will be established to prevent smuggling and transfer of drugs. E-title document for e-registration of vehicles was introduced, and tax collection increased by 12.5%.

The Chief Minister was informed that rehabilitation of opium factory has been reviewed, pharmaceuticals will benefit Rs900 million, Excise Department will provide services through Dastak program, Excise Department will work with Safe City Authority for recovery of challans.