The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has opposed a proposal to impose an 18% sales tax on stationery items, warning that the move would increase the financial burden on students and parents. During the committee meeting, members expressed serious concern over the proposed tax on essential educational supplies, including pencils, pens, geometry boxes and other items used by students in schools.
Industry Representatives Urge Exemption
Representatives of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry's Stationery and Taxation Committee also urged lawmakers to reconsider the proposal and exempt educational materials from taxation. KP approves major reforms in domicile issuance system Riyaz-ud-Din, speaking before the committee, called for exemptions on items such as sharpeners, exercise books, glue, writing pads and colour pencils used for educational purposes.
He said the government had earlier decided not to impose the full 18% sales tax on stationery and argued that any such levy would be inappropriate given its impact on education costs. Members of the committee echoed these concerns, stating that the proposed measure would further increase the cost of education for families already facing financial pressures.
Committee Recommends Exemption
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