Peshawar, Pakistan – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a new initiative to reward individuals who report or identify tax fraud in the province.
The government is developing regulations to establish a legal framework for this reward system, which aims to encourage public participation in combating tax evasion and fraud.
Advisor to the Chief Minister of KP on Finance, Muzammil Aslam, made the announcement during a visit to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) headquarters. He emphasized that strict action will be taken against those found guilty of tax fraud or evasion based on citizen reports.
The KPRA has been given a revenue target of Rs. 47 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25. In the first two months of the current financial year, KPRA collected Rs. 7.17 billion, surpassing last year’s collection by 45%. Business Recorder
The Advisor praised KPRA’s efforts and encouraged the team to focus on large taxpayers rather than small businesses. He also suggested collaborating with other provincial revenue authorities and sharing data to enhance tax enforcement.
