The launch of the AJK digital invoicing system marks a significant step toward modernising tax collection in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The Government of AJK introduced an integrated digital platform designed to improve transparency, governance and compliance.
The initiative was inaugurated at a ceremony organised by the Inland Revenue Department in Mirpur.
The new system includes a Point of Sale (POS) invoicing system, IRIS tax modules, a mobile application called Tax Asan, and a BI Revenue Dashboard.
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Finance and Inland Revenue Minister Chaudhry Qasim Majeed described the reform as a historic transformation of the state’s tax regime. He said the government aims to build a user-friendly and technology-driven system aligned with international standards.
Officials stated that the integrated tools will help expand the tax base and strengthen monitoring. They also emphasised that the system is comprehensive and future-oriented.
POS systems have already been installed in the South Zone, while rollout in the North Zone is underway.
The Inland Revenue Department, the largest revenue-generating arm of the AJK government, has been assigned a target of Rs 85 billion for the current fiscal year. Authorities expressed confidence that the department will achieve this goal through improved compliance and uniform tax implementation.
The minister also announced that the Mirpur Dry Port is nearing completion. In addition, efforts are ongoing to upgrade the Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir into a scheduled bank.
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The government reaffirmed its commitment to promoting industrial growth, reviving inactive units and protecting investors. At the same time, it pledged strict action against counterfeit manufacturing and tax evasion.
Business leaders, including representatives of the Mirpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, welcomed the reforms and pledged cooperation in advancing a transparent digital revenue system.
