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Punjab Launches PRA Special Unit, Targets Provincewide Jurisdiction by Oct. 30

The plan prioritizes transparency to build trust by making compliance easier for taxpayers.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a multidisciplinary unit within the PRA combining field officers, tax consultants, legal experts and data analysts.
  • Recruitment of 130 enforcement officers received approval to reinforce field operations ahead of the rollout.
  • PRA jurisdiction is slated to extend to all 30 districts by Oct. 30 with additional deputy commissioners (general) managing new duties locally.
  • Officials are reviewing a proposal to bring 19 more sectors into the provincial tax net to broaden revenue.
  • A taxpayer facilitation mobile app has debuted, and the chief minister instructed officials to protect honest taxpayers and ensure transparent processes.