IHC seeks govt reply over withholding tax hike on goods transportation
• Petitioners term concessional treatment of oil tanker contractors ‘discriminatory’ • Argue distinction based merely on nature of goods being transported ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought responses from the federal government, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and other respondents on a petition challenging the increase in withholding tax (WHT) on goods transportation from…
Islamabad High Court seeks government reply on increased withholding tax for goods transportation. The IHC heard a petition challenging the hike from 6pc to 7pc under the Finance Act 2026, questioning its discriminatory nature. Counsel argued that the distinction between petroleum product transport and other goods lacked a rational basis, violating constitutional principles of equality before the law.
The court fixed further hearing for September 17, requesting responses from the federal government, FBR, and other respondents.
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