Hazro, in the Chhachh valley of Attock district, is a prosperous agricultural town with strong ties to Britain and Europe, known for its tobacco, vegetables and a busy bazaar. Remittances, property and trade shape its tax questions.
Families with Members Abroad
Chhachh has sent many families to the UK and Europe. Houses and shops in Hazro built with money from abroad belong in the wealth statement of whoever owns them, with the money received through banks recorded as receipts. Owners living abroad who rent out property should declare the rent in Pakistan.
Tobacco and Vegetables
Chhachh's fertile land grows tobacco and vegetables sold to companies and markets in Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore. Crop income from your own land is agricultural. Tobacco companies pay growers through banks, which creates a clear record.
The Bazaar
Hazro's bazaar serves the whole valley with cloth, gold, electronics and groceries. Jewellers record gold bought and sold and stock at year end; other shops keep supplier bills and daily sales.
Money Changers and Remittance Agents
Licensed exchange companies and agents earn margins and commission. Only those margins and commissions are income.
Property Sales
Selling property involves the seller's advance tax under section 236C and capital gains depending on acquisition date.
Employees
Workers at nearby industries and in Islamabad have salary tax deducted.
Weddings Funded from Abroad
Large weddings paid for by relatives abroad involve gifts of gold and cash. Gifts from close relatives are generally not income, but the gold belongs in the recipient's wealth statement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do UK-based owners declare rent from Hazro houses?
Yes, rent from Pakistani property is taxable in Pakistan.
Is tobacco income from my land taxable?
It is agricultural income.
Is a remittance agent taxed on amounts sent?
No, only on commission.
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