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Packaged milk, baby formula may get more expensive in Pakistan
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: A whopping 18% sales tax has been imposed on hundreds of commodities sold in retail packaging across the country, including packaged milk for children, ARY News reported.
- The commodities, including packaged milk, infant formula, and other dairy products, will now face an 18% sales tax.
- Food items sold in branded packaging—including ghee, sweets, cooking oil, pasta, and sausages—will also be charged an 18% sales tax.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: A whopping 18% sales tax has been imposed on hundreds of commodities sold in retail packaging across the country, including packaged milk for children, ARY News reported.
The commodities, including packaged milk, infant formula, and other dairy products, will now face an 18% sales tax.
Food items sold in branded packaging—including ghee, sweets, cooking oil, pasta, and sausages—will also be charged an 18% sales tax.
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