Suthra Punjab, Charges taking effect from July 1

Faisalabad 24 Sep, (Digital Itla) Pakistan — Punjab’s Local Government and Community Development Department has set new monthly waste collection fees for urban households and businesses under the Sutra Punjab programme, with the charges taking effect from July 1, 2026.

Under the new schedule, urban households occupying up to five marlas will be charged 300 rupees a month, while properties measuring more than five and up to 10 marlas will pay 500 rupees.

The monthly fee will rise to 1,000 rupees for properties measuring more than 10 and up to 20 marlas, 2,000 rupees for those between 20 and 40 marlas, and 5,000 rupees for properties exceeding 40 marlas.

For businesses, monthly charges have been set at 500 rupees for small establishments, 1,000 rupees for medium-sized businesses and 3,000 rupees for large businesses.

The department has assigned collection of the fees in urban areas to the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department.

The rates were approved by the Cabinet’s Standing Committee on Finance and Development, according to the notification. The Sutra Punjab Authority, waste management companies, the Excise Department and other relevant agencies have been directed to implement the new schedule.