Telecom Sector Expresses Frustration Over Exclusion from Government’s Electricity Tariff Relief

Telecom companies in Pakistan have expressed frustration over being excluded from the government’s electricity tariff relief despite being granted industry status in 2004. They have also raised concerns about the tax regime and called for reforms, including tax relief for employees, a rollback of the Federal Excise Duty rate, and more equitable enforcement.

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Telecom Operators Association Calls for Tax Relief and Exemptions in Upcoming Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The Telecom Operators Association has requested tax exemptions and reforms in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2025-26. Key demands include withholding tax exemptions, adjustments to income tax rates, and tax relief for telecom employees to ensure sustainable growth and improve the business environment in the telecom sector.

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