Plot purchases in the new Islamabad sectors are not accepted by overseas Pakistanis in US dollars.

Overseas Pakistanis are advocating for a waiver on withholding tax (WHT) and Federal Excise Duty (FED) for first-time plot purchases in the new sectors of the federal capital. They are also unwilling to pay in US dollars. The demand comes in light of recent developments regarding the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and its Sector C-14 balloting. Tax experts emphasized that successful overseas applicants for Sector C-14 are requesting that the government allow payments in Pakistani rupees instead of U.S. dollars, as many find it challenging to remit funds abroad due to high banking fees. The CDA had previously communicated that payments must be made in U.S. dollars through a banking channel within 30 days of the notification sent on January 15.