MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) achieved a landmark success in tax collection for the national exchequer with a tremendous raise through introduction of the latest IT-generated Point of Sale (POS) system, particularly in the region’s main economic Hub – Mirpur.
The system helped in collection of high revenue as compared to all previous fiscal years, said the official sources.
“AJK recorded revenue from brands manifold increased (400% – 800%) since the recent introduction of the POS system by Inland Revenue Department (IRD), South Region,” said Syed Ansar Hussain, Commissioner IRD (South).
Increase in sales tax collection
Unveiling the salient features of the healthy output of the POS system, he said that monthly sales tax returns yet filed showed tremendous increase in tax realised.
“For instance, a famous footwear brand having outlets allover AJK was depositing round about Rs. 1 lac per month under the head of Sales Tax before POS regime and after shifting to POS system, it has deposited Rs. 6 million.”
Another instance from a famous clothing brand which used to deposit Rs. 1.5 to 2 lac per month in pre-POS environment has deposited Rs. 11 million after POS implementation,” Ansar revealed
The IRD South Commissioner underlined that in March 2024, the sales tax collected from all brands (including clothing brands, footwear and food chains) totaled Rs. 21 million (before POS) but right after the launching of POS in March 2025, the sales tax collection jumped to Rs. 154 million.
He further said the Task Force monitoring helped a great deal in real implementation of AJK POS system in a short time span.
The POS success story in revenue collection and true declaration of Sales by business outlets of famous brands/chains without spending a single penny, is due to transparent tax collection system introduced by the State Inland Revenue Department.
