NO:SO(ADMN-I)E&T/4(56)/2025
24-January-2025
Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Government Of Sindh
Director (Taxes-I) Now Responsible for Key Tax Revenues in Sindh:
In a recent administrative order, the Government of Sindh’s Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department has realigned responsibilities to enhance the efficiency of tax collection. As per the notification dated January 24, 2025, the collection of Professional Tax, Infrastructure Cess, and Entertainment Duty has been reassigned to the Director (Taxes-I), Excise & Taxation, Karachi. This decision, approved by the Competent Authority, underscores the department’s intent to optimize revenue generation and streamline the taxation system. The Director (Taxes-I) is now entrusted with achieving annual revenue targets while also focusing on broadening the tax base to support sustainable economic growth. By centralizing these crucial tax collections under one authority, the department aims to reinforce accountability, improve compliance, and ensure a more effective administration of tax policies. Notification Describes;
NO:SO(ADMN-I)E&T/4(56)/2025
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
EXCISE, TAXATION & NARCOTICS
CONTROL DEPARTMENT
Karachi, the dated 24th January, 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
With approval of the Competent Authority i.e. Minister, Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control, Sindh the following collection of Taxes are hereby assigned to the Director (Taxes-I) Excise & Taxation, Karachi instead of Additional Director (Taxes-II) Excise & Taxation, Karachi with Immediate effect and till further orders:
- Professional Tax
- Infrastructure Cess
- Entertainment Duty
II
       The Director (Taxes-I) Excise & Taxation, Karachi shall be responsible to ensure meeting of all assigned revenue targets and shall ensure optimum broadening of tax base on year-to-year basis.
Secretary to Govt. of Sindh
Conclusion:
The reassignment of tax collection responsibilities to the Director (Taxes-I), Excise & Taxation, Karachi, marks a strategic step by the Sindh government toward improving its revenue framework. With an emphasis on meeting revenue targets and expanding the tax base, this move highlights the department’s proactive approach to enhancing fiscal efficiency and accountability. By prioritizing professional tax management, infrastructure development, and entertainment revenue, the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department aims to contribute significantly to Sindh’s economic stability and growth. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to effective governance and its dedication to ensuring that taxation policies are implemented to serve the broader interests of the province’s development.
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