Qila Saifullah, in north-eastern Balochistan, includes Muslim Bagh with its chromite mines, apple and almond orchards in the Zhob valley's higher reaches, and wide grazing land for flocks. Mine operators, orchard owners, herders and government employees are its main taxpayers.
Chromite from Muslim Bagh
The ultramafic hills around Muslim Bagh have been mined for chromite for decades. Lease holders pay royalty to the province and sell ore to buyers in Karachi and Hub, some of whom export it. The lease holder's profit is sales less royalty, miners' wages and advances, explosives, timber and haulage. Larger buyers withhold income tax on purchases, at a lower rate for active filers, and that deduction is claimed in the return. Contractors who work mines for lease holders earn business income on their charges.
Apples and Almonds
Orchards in the district grow apples and almonds sold in Quetta and down-country. Fruit from family land is agricultural income; contractors who buy orchards earn business income.
Flocks and Herds
Sheep and goats raised on family grazing land are part of farming. Traders who buy animals and send them to Quetta and Karachi before Eid earn business income.
Transporters
Truck owners carrying ore and fruit keep freight records and claim token tax.
Government Staff
Teachers, levies and officials have salary tax withheld.
Services Tax
Services in Balochistan are taxed by the Balochistan Revenue Authority.
Records of royalty receipts should be kept.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is chromite mine profit calculated?
Sales less royalty, labour, explosives, timber and haulage.
Do ore buyers withhold tax?
Larger buyers do, at lower rates for filers.
Is almond income from my orchard taxable?
It is agricultural income.
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