K-Electric, the sole electricity supplier for Karachi, has advised its consumers to update their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and mobile numbers with the company. Doing so could qualify them for an exemption from advance income tax, the company said in a social media post.
Under the Government of Pakistan’s Finance Act 2021, a 7.5 per cent advance income tax applies to monthly electricity bills above Rs25,000 for residential consumers not listed on the Federal Board of Revenue’s Active Taxpayers List.
Four steps to update CNIC with K-Electric
K-Electric outlined a simple procedure for customers to update their records and secure tax relief. Customers should visit the official portal at ke.com.pk and then:
- Click “Update Customer Details” in the homepage options.
- Enter the valid 13-digit CNIC number and primary mobile contact number.
- Click the “Submit” button to complete the update.
