Prices of cigarettes and liquor increased

Prices of cigarettes and liquor increased

June 1, 2022   07:38 pm

The price of a stick of cigarette has been increased by Rs. 5.00 with effect from today, due to the increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT).

The Ministry of Finance announced today (June 01) that it has given directives to raise the import levy, Value-Added Tax to 12% and the surcharge tax on customs duty for a number of imported items.

Meanwhile, the prices of local and foreign-manufactured liquor too has been increased due to the VAT increase.

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