The revenue authority identifies discrepancies in sales tax payments during a meeting with 14 wedding halls in Mardan and Malakand and urges compliance with tax laws.

PESHAWAR, October 29, 2026: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has warned wedding halls of legal action for failing to comply with applicable sales tax laws, urging operators to ensure the timely payment of Sales Tax on Services (STS).

The KPRA Regional Office Mardan and Malakand held a meeting with the Wedding Halls Association to brief operators on their statutory tax obligations.

The meeting was chaired by Waqar Ahmad, Deputy Collector, and attended by representatives of 14 wedding halls. Afaq Ali, Assistant Collector, and Iftikhar Ali, Facilitation Assistant, also participated.

During the meeting, KPRA officials explained the requirements for charging and depositing STS according to applicable tax laws and the relevant taxable categories.

The authority emphasised that compliance with tax regulations is mandatory and warned that violations could lead to legal proceedings.

Officials also identified discrepancies in sales tax payments and issued Payment Slip IDs (PSIDs) to the concerned representatives to facilitate payment. The stated deadline for payment was October 28, 2026.

Representatives of the Wedding Halls Association raised their concerns and highlighted issues faced by operators. KPRA officials considered the matters discussed during the meeting.

The association representatives assured the authority of their full cooperation in ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and procedures.

The meeting forms part of the KPRA’s efforts to improve tax compliance and ensure that businesses providing taxable services meet their legal obligations.