The Sindh Cabinet has approved Agricultural Income Tax Proposal 2025, which has come into force from January.
The new tax law excludes livestock and change collection from the Revenue Board (Bor) to Sindh Revenue Board (SRB).
Sindh Minister of Chief Murad Ali Shah declared that in the event of natural disasters, tax adjustments would be made.
Gruna owners who hide their cultivated land will be subjected to sanctions, while small agricultural companies will be taxed at 20% and larger companies at 28%.
According to the bill, farmers who earn up to RS150 million remain exempt.
Those who earn between RS150 million and RS200 million.
The Sindh Cabinet noted that the implementation of the tax could lead to increased prices for vegetables, wheat and rice.
Shah emphasized that the decision was made in national interest, but said he would raise concern with the federal government.
The minister also highlighted Sindh’s share in the NFC price and noted that Punjab receives 51.74%, Sindh 24.55%, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 14.62%and Balochistan 9.09%.
He said Sindh received RS498 billion in 2022, with RS77 billion in outstanding payments now settled.
To reduce papers and costs, the SINDH government approved a digital system for cabinet negotiations.
Ministers are given tablets to access agenda items and meet items to be returned on a change in the office.
In addition, the cabinet approved RS150 million for new equipment and allocated a Solar Home System Supply Contract to National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC).
