In a major relief for clean energy users, the Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance has approved the proposal to abolish 18% sales tax on imported solar panels. The meeting, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, also endorsed several other tax-related changes during the session. This move comes after widespread public and political opposition to the proposed […]
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Budget 2025 imposes 18% tax on imported solar panels to boost local industry
The federal government presented the Budget 2025-26 in the National Assembly today. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled a key proposal aimed at reforming the country’s sales tax system. One of the major changes includes imposing a new tax on solar panel imports. The finance minister announced an 18% sales tax on imported solar panels. This […]