Nushki, west of Quetta on the road towards Iran, is a desert district of wheat and melons grown with tubewells, livestock herding and trade along the highway to Taftan.

A Desert District on the Road to Iran

Nushki lies about two hours west of Quetta, where the highway to Taftan and the Iranian border leaves the hills and enters the desert of the Chagai region. The town's economy depends on three things: the traffic and trade along that highway, farms watered by tubewells in the surrounding plain, and herds of sheep, goats and camels that graze the desert.

Highway Businesses

Fuel stations, tyre shops, restaurants and small hotels along the highway serve trucks and buses travelling to and from Taftan and pilgrims heading to Iran. Most of this income is in cash. A daily sales note, supplier bills from Quetta and regular bank deposits give a profit figure that can be defended. Restaurant and hotel services are taxed by the Balochistan Revenue Authority.

Goods from Across the Border

Goods arriving from Iran should be brought through customs channels, so that the importer has a record of duties and advance taxes paid, which may be credited against income tax.

Wheat, Melons and Tubewells

Melons, wheat and vegetables grown with tubewell water on family land are agricultural income. A farmer who sells water to neighbours by the hour earns separate income from the pump.

Herders and Livestock Traders

Animals raised on family land are part of farming. Traders who buy animals in Nushki's markets and sell them in Quetta or Karachi earn business income.

Government Employees

Teachers, levies personnel and officials have tax withheld from salary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are melons from my land taxable?

They are agricultural income.

Do goods from Iran need documentation?

Yes, through customs, so duties and taxes are recorded.

Who taxes restaurants in Nushki?

The Balochistan Revenue Authority.

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