ISLAMABAD: The government has exempted duty and taxes on local and international supply of goods for flood-relief operations.

In a notification, the Federal Board of Revenue on Tuesday clarified that the total supply of flood-related goods, both imported and locally supplied/sold will only be exempt from all sales tax if it is is certified by the National Disaster Management Authority/Provincial Disaster Management Authority.

Furthermore, this exemption is available for a period of 90 days effective from Aug 30.

Published in Dawn, September 7th, 2022

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