PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has sealed multiple properties across Peshawar for unpaid property tax dues. The enforcement action targets owners who failed to clear outstanding tax liabilities despite repeated warnings.
Provincial Tax Recovery Drive Intensifies
The crackdown marks an intensified effort to recover unpaid taxes in the provincial capital. Officials confirmed the move comes after exhausting all compliance opportunities with defaulters.
The sealing action reflects growing pressure on provincial authorities to expand the tax base. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues efforts to improve revenue collection across the province.
Enforcement Action Follows Multiple Warnings
The department moved against defaulters only after repeated notices went unheeded. Officials said this signals a clear shift toward stricter enforcement of tax recovery obligations.
Property owners were given multiple opportunities to settle their dues voluntarily. The sealing action represents the final step in the compliance process.
Authorities have not disclosed the total number of properties sealed. The cumulative value of outstanding dues also remains undisclosed.
Broader Tax Compliance Campaign
The action forms part of the department’s broader strategy to expand the provincial tax base. Officials aim to recover significant arrears from non-compliant property owners.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has prioritized revenue generation through improved tax collection. Property tax enforcement represents a key component of provincial fiscal policy.
