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Digital system introduced for tax challans in Mardan

By Bureau report
March 13, 2026
This representational image shows a person using their cell phone with the instant electronic payment mode. — Reuters/File
This representational image shows a person using their cell phone with the instant electronic payment mode. — Reuters/File

PESHAWAR: The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced a fully digital system for the issuance of Professional Tax challans in Mardan district for the first time.

An official communique said the initiative has been launched in line with the directives of Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Syed Fakhar Jehan, who has emphasized good governance and improved public service delivery within the department.

Under the supervision of Secretary Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Khalid Ilyas, the department has taken a major step by issuing Professional Tax challans through a completely digital system in Mardan district. The initiative marks the formal beginning of the digitalisation of the tax collection mechanism in the district.

Excise and Taxation Officer, Mardan, Muhammad Khalid said that the introduction of digital challans will facilitate taxpayers while ensuring greater transparency, efficiency and speed in the tax collection process. The move is part of the provincial government’s broader policy to modernise the revenue system and promote good governance.