Is the Punjab government really planning to tax graves? A 2019 Samaa News clip claims that taxes of Rs1,500 for adult graves and Rs1,000 for children’s graves are coming in the next budget. But here’s the truth: Government officials have firmly denied these rumors.
Special Secretary for Local Government and Community Development, Asiya Gul, called the claim “fake,” confirming no such proposal has been initiated or approved. Aslam Nadeem from the Punjab Shehr-e-Khamushan Authority also stated he’s unaware of any tax on graves in the province.
So, rest easy – the grave tax is nothing but fiction.
Taxes have become an increasing burden on the average person in Punjab. With prices of essentials like food, fuel, and electricity climbing higher every day, many people are struggling to make ends meet. It’s a constant battle just to cover the basics, and it’s causing a lot of stress and anxiety.
Indirect taxes have only made things worse. Everyday items and services, from groceries to transportation, are taxed, leaving people with even less money to spend on other important things. This hits the middle and lower-income families the hardest, as a large chunk of their income goes towards these taxes, making it tough to save or spend on anything beyond the essentials.
People are frustrated. They see their hard-earned money disappearing in taxes but don’t feel like they’re getting much in return. Public services and infrastructure don’t seem to be improving, and the gap between what they pay and what they receive keeps growing. It’s a tough situation, and it feels like there’s no relief in sight, adding to the misery and financial strain on the common man.