The government of Punjab has imposed tax on imports and exports within the province.
The government has enforced a 0.90 per cent cess on imports and exports in Punjab following the amendments in the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess Act 2026.
As per the amended law, a 0.90 per cent cess will be enforced on the goods produced, manufactured, consumed, imported, or exported across Punjab.
The amended law also covers the infrastructural cess framework, as it also applies to the imported goods passing through Punjab’s territorial limits.
Under the new amendments, the related authorities will appoint cess officers in order to monitor, inspect, and verify goods subject to the tax.
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The officers will have the authority to establish checkpoints at entry, exits, and other areas deemed necessary within Punjab to enforce the new laws.
The cess officers will be bound to take guidance from the Customs Department and other law enforcement institutions whenever required.
Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman, said, “The cess is not a new tax and has existed for years, adding that the government is only improving and restructuring the system.”
He stated that the levy mainly applies to goods entering or leaving the country through customs channels and argued that Punjab currently collects significantly less revenue under the cess compared to Sindh.
Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman added, “Sindh generates around Rs170 billion annually through similar charges, while Punjab currently collects only around Rs9 billion to Rs10 billion. The bill will become law after final approval from the Governor of Punjab.”
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