Punjab to charge driving license fees on annual basis

LAHORE: The interim government in Punjab has introduced significant modifications to the driving license system, transitioning from a 5-year payment cycle to an annual fee structure. The revised fee structure, effective from January 2024, entails a notable increase in charges.

Under the new regulations, the learner driving license fee has surged by Rs440, escalating from Rs60 to Rs500 per annum. Motorcycle riders and rickshaw drivers are now required to pay Rs500 annually for their licenses, a departure from the previous practice of quinquennial payments.

Additionally, the 5-year license fee for cars and jeeps has experienced an upward adjustment, reaching Rs1,800 per year compared to the previous Rs950. Heavy transport vehicles face an annual fee hike from Rs400 to Rs2,000, and adjustments have been made concerning disabled individuals.

Here is the revised custom value of Apple iPhone 14 Plus in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, a division under the Federal Board of Revenue, has adjusted the custom values for various models of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus due to the strengthening of the rupee against the US dollar. The new values for these mobile phones were determined after a thorough analysis of market rates within the country. It’s important to note that the updated values do not apply to large-scale phone imports. In the recent release of revised valuations by the department earlier this month, the customs value for the Apple iPhone 14 Plus 128 GB has been

Public service vehicles, previously charged Rs450 every 5 years, now incur an annual fee of Rs1,500. Furthermore, for license categories not explicitly mentioned, the fee has increased from Rs100 to Rs1,000 per year.

This unexpected surge in fees has placed an additional burden on the populace, marking the first revision in the past two decades.