Sindh Revenue Board refute reports of 15% service sales tax on card payments for restaurant bills
The Sindh Revenue Board also stated that 58 establishments in Karachi are authorised to apply the 8% tax rate.

Sindh Revenue Board on Tuesday refuted reports claiming that a 15% service sales tax is being collected on debit and credit card payments for restaurant bills.
A spokesperson from the Sindh Revenue Board confirmed that the service sales tax for payments made via debit and credit cards at hotels and restaurants remains at 8%.
Under the Sindh Finance Act, a 15% service sales tax is levied on cash payments for restaurant bills.
However, if the payment is made through a debit or credit card, the service tax is reduced to 8%.
The Sindh Revenue Board also stated that 58 establishments in Karachi are authorised to apply the 8% tax rate.
This adjustment aims to encourage digital transactions and ensure compliance within the hospitality sector.
Earlier reports were doing rounds, suggesting the Sindh government had reinstated a 15% service tax on card payments at restaurants and hotels, reversing an earlier reduction to 8%.