karachi

March 1, 2018

Despite censure, PA passes bill to levy tax on leased, rented properties

Amid protest by the opposition, the Sindh Assembly on Wednesday passed through majority vote the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Bill 2018 to levy general sales tax on movable or immovable property if it is rented or leased out.A rare show of unity in the House was demonstrated by the opposition lawmakers who had joined the Pak Sarzameen Party after deserting their parent political parties – mostly the Muttahida Qaumi Movement – and by legislators of the MQM-Pakistan to protest against the...