Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab, has ordered the reversal of 19.5% internet tax on wired and mobile broadband, he himself revealed this in a status update posted on his official Facebook page.
It is believed that SRO for imposition of 19.5% tax on wired and mobile internet — issued on May 28th, 2015 — is finally going to get de-notified.
Not to forget, Finance Minister of Punjab had announced reversal of internet taxes on June 12th, 2015 during her budget speech. However, official notification for the same was never issued and instead PRA Chairman was cited as saying that tax was never withdrawn.
Now, just moments ago, CM Punjab and Umar Saif, Chairman PITB once again declared the reversal of internet and mobile data taxes adding that “Telcos must pass this on to the consumers”.
We will have to see if Punjab government will finally de-notify its SRO or we have will to wait for another few weeks for that.
A status updated posted by CM Punjab just moments ago
A status updat posted by Mr. Umar just moments ago
Not to mention, Ufone and Mobilink have already increased their 3G data tariffs by 19.5% amid the taxes that were imposed by Punjab. Both the operators had increased tariffs country wide. It is hoped that both operators will reverse data rates with this new development.
Following timeline could be interesting for those who have been following the development on internet taxes:
- May 28th, 2015: SRO for internet taxes issued by Punjab Revenue Authority
- June 8th, 2015: Digital protest against internet taxes started by publishers
- June 12th, 2015: Finance Minister, Punjab, announced the reversal of internet taxes
- July 13th, 2015: Finance Minister Punjab tells industry not to worry even without denofitication
- July 27th, 2015: Chairman PRA denies any withdrawn of internet taxes
- July 26th, 2015: Mobilink and Ufone increased 3G data rates due to taxes
- July 29th, 2015: CM Punjab himself announces the reversal of internet taxes
It happened
Soon to happen : Umar saif was joking :P
Good initiative!
what of those who have already paid the bill ??
Un k liye baba ji ka thulu
Maybe they will or adjust in the next month billing.
I received an SMS from Qubee today stating per govt’s directives, they would start including 14% WHT effective next bill. what is 19.5% for then?
I think it was 14% WHT you are talking about …
Josh-e-Khitabat
it’s more acting then actual Josh-e-Khitabat.
Bhai sindh ka bhi cm kash noon league ka hota..bht alaa khadim e punjaab!
pathetic CM comparing him with another pathetic looser, result won’t change either of them, Both will remains losers even if they will engage in this competition till eternity.
I paid mobilink pkr 524 as tax on my dsl. Where the hell itwill go.
Cheater mobilink
To all those who were saying “Shair bano Shair”… Lo G, ban gae shair.
Just for fun :)
https://twitter.com/ExpressNewsPK/status/626365635640078336/photo/1
Fix link in first para of the post, you accidentally posted edit post link.
also need to withdraw the federal withholding tax of %14 imposed on Internet
LOL, This is what we call SHOWBAZI, Apply tax, people will shout & then CM/PM will come & will announce “Awaam k mafaad main tax wapis ly lya hy” then awaam, wah wah CM g, wah wah PM g.
This is PMLN policy. Apply high tax, then take half back & get wah wah in awaam.
Just as example. Applied 0.60% on banking transaction, then after strikes, they met with businessmen & reduced it to 0.30% & awaaaam khush :) :)
Similarly, applied 14% FED & 19.5% by Punjab Govt, then Punjab govt took 19.5% back & big wah wah of CM :) :) (REMEMBER 14% is still there)
don’t forget government impose 14% now and you are paying Raddy form 1st day when you start to use mobile
means on Rs.100 card Rs.14 included
before today this amount use mobile operator and not government will use it
14% FED on 3G/4G usage bro. It’s not on card recharge, it’s on 3G/4G usage just like we pay tax on calls separately too.
No, Zeeshan is right
mobilink provides DSL ?
Linkdotnet. Moblink subsidry
Mobile operator will not reduce prices till Sind government withdraw Tax
because official says we can manage one price for hole country not for one province
Maybe they will adjust in next billing.
Unfortunately, WORLDCALL charged me the tax for both July and August. What should I do? is there any SRO issued for withdrawal of this new tax?
Any SRO issued or not?
my provider said they are charging 19.5% taxes also