The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 10% withholding tax on wedding halls, making marriage ceremonies more costly.
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As per Wedding Halls Association President Rana Raees, when customers book halls, they would have to pay this tax which would be remitted to FBR by that marriage hall. He further said that this is a government policy rather than something initiated by the wedding halls. Raees advised customers to consider this new tax policy while planning their events.