Tax issues: PRA assures travel agents of support

Business Recorder reported that Moazzam Iqbal Sipra, chairman of the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA), pledged on Wednesday to help the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan resolve what it considers legitimate grievances. The talks centred on the Punjab Sales Tax on Services, while the delegation raised problems with tax registration, return filing and other tax-related hurdles faced by travel agents and tour operators. Sipra argued that closer dialogue between businesses and tax officials would make the system more efficient and easier for taxpayers to navigate.

Business Recorder adds that the PRA will run awareness sessions alongside its digital and online systems to help taxpayers understand compliance duties. Participants called for better knowledge of compliance obligations, openness in business dealings and correct tax payments. Sipra said that helping service firms such as travel agents ranks among the authority's central goals, and the delegation submitted ideas to simplify the tax regime.

Both sides agreed to form a joint committee with PRA officials and association members to keep coordination and tax awareness on track. Sipra also stressed that building taxpayer trust is a priority under the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab.