Mobile Phone Calling Rates in Pakistan after Budget 2024-25 (Latest update)
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ISLAMABAD – On Wednesday, the PML-N led alliance government proposed increased mobile phone call rates for Pakistanis who are non-filers.
The proposal was included in the federal budget presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Parliament today.
The government has proposed a 75% tax on call rates for non-filers as part of its effort to broaden the tax net by implementing stricter policies. Additionally, the tax on call rates would also increase for non-active taxpayers.
### Expected Call Rates from July 2024
If approved, the call rates for non-filers in Pakistan will rise by 75% starting in July 2024.
The government has also proposed a 33% hike in the levy on petrol and diesel.
Furthermore, the Minister proposed an 18% sales tax on mobile phones and increased import duties on luxury cars and certain goods. The Rs. 18 trillion budget focuses on economic revival, with a 101% increase in the development budget, prioritizing ongoing projects.
