Rawalpindi traders warn of protests against Suthra Punjab sanitation tax
RAWALPINDI: The Traders’ Association Rawalpindi on Tuesday rejected the new ‘Suthra Punjab’ (Clean Punjab) sanitation tax and warned the provincial government of protests if the tax was not withdrawn. “Why is there a separate levy for sanitation when property taxes, Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) bills and other charges are already being collected? The government should spare traders from…
Rawalpindi's Traders’ Association has rejected the new ‘Suthra Punjab’ sanitation tax, warning of potential protests if the tax is not withdrawn. The tax is seen as an unfair addition to the already significant financial burdens faced by traders, who are already paying property taxes, Wasa bills, and other charges. Malik Shahid Ghafoor Paracha, President of Markazi Anjuman Tajiran Rawalpindi, called for a comprehensive review of existing levies and questioned the legal basis for the new tax.
The business community, already struggling with inflation, high utility bills, and rising operational costs, cannot bear any further financial strain. They demand the Punjab government withdraw the additional levy and ensure transparency, accountability, and the protection of business interests within the existing system.
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