Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has officially issued the “Sindh Agricultural Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance 2025,” a move expected to introduce changes in the provincial taxation framework related to agricultural income.
According to official sources, the ordinance aims to enhance the collection mechanism of agricultural income tax and ensure greater transparency in revenue assessment from large-scale landowners and farming enterprises. The updated law seeks to strengthen provincial financial independence by improving tax administration and widening the revenue base.
The Sindh Agricultural Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 also addresses previous loopholes in the taxation process that allowed underreporting of farm earnings. Experts believe that the new measures could help the Sindh government better document rural wealth and contribute to balanced economic planning.
Purpose Behind the Ordinance
Officials within the Sindh Finance Department stated that the amendment was introduced to make the agricultural tax system more efficient and equitable. It is designed to target income from large agricultural holdings, while ensuring that small farmers are not burdened.
A senior government representative emphasized that these amendments align with Sindh’s broader economic vision of enhancing domestic revenue generation without relying excessively on federal transfers.
The move has sparked a debate among agricultural circles, with some praising the effort for fiscal reform, while others fear it might discourage investment in farming. Economists, however, view it as a necessary step to create parity between the agriculture and industrial sectors in terms of tax contribution.
Midway through this development, the political environment in Pakistan remains dynamic. Recently, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq set conditions before resigning from office, underscoring how fiscal and political reforms are shaping provincial policies.
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The implementation of the amended ordinance is expected to help Sindh improve its financial discipline and fund key public projects, including those related to rural infrastructure and agricultural productivity.
Observers note that if properly enforced, the ordinance could serve as a model for other provinces aiming to boost internal revenue through fair and transparent taxation systems.
