Kalat, the historic seat of the Khan of Kalat in central Balochistan, is a cool upland district on the highway between Quetta and Karachi, known for its apple orchards, livestock and mineral resources.

Apple Orchards

Kalat's apples and other fruit are sold in Quetta, Karachi and Punjab. Orchard owners selling their own crop earn agricultural income. Traders who buy orchards before harvest or buy fruit to store and sell later earn business income on their margin.

Livestock

Sheep and goats raised on family land are part of farming; traders who buy animals for markets in Quetta and Karachi earn business income.

Mining

Minerals in the region are worked under provincial leases. Lease holders pay royalties and keep records of production, labour and sales; buyers often withhold tax.

Transporters on the N-25

Trucks and coaches on the Quetta-Karachi highway keep freight and fare records and claim advance tax paid with their tokens.

Government Employees

Teachers, levies and officials have tax withheld from salary.

Services Tax

Services in Balochistan are taxed by the Balochistan Revenue Authority.

Mangochar and Surab

The smaller towns of Mangochar and Surab along the highway have shops, restaurants and fuel stations serving travellers. Their records are daily sales and purchase bills from Quetta suppliers.

Family Members in the Cities

Many Kalat families have members working in Quetta and Karachi whose salaries are taxed by their employers.

Cold Storage in Quetta

Fruit traders who store apples in Quetta cold storages pay rent per crate, which is a cost of their trade.

Also see NTN registration in Kalat and income tax return filing in Kalat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is apple income from my orchard taxable?

It is agricultural income.

Do fruit traders pay tax?

Yes, on their trading margin.

Who taxes services in Kalat?

The Balochistan Revenue Authority.

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