PRA accelerates business registration

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has accelerated implementation of its province-wide business registration and invoice monitoring system, aiming to strengthen tax compliance and curb evasion, officials said on Friday. The move was decided at a video-link meeting chaired by PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra, attended by commissioners and officers from across Punjab where district-wise performance and progress towards monthly revenue targets were reviewed alongside updates on new registrations and action against non-filers. The chairman directed officers to ensure timely, transparent tax filing and make registration and collection from the services sector more efficient to broaden the tax base. He asked commissioners to engage the business community, raise awareness of tax laws, and swiftly resolve taxpayer issues, while also ensuring follow-up on pending cases and recovery of outstanding dues. Reaffirming the PRA’s commitment to transparency and digitalization, he instructed enforcement teams to speed up operations, address public complaints promptly, and crack down on fake invoicing and tax manipulation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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