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s. 42

Diplomatic and United Nations exemptions

Tax On Taxable Income

(1) The income of an individual entitled to privileges under the Diplomatic and Consular Privileges Act, 1972 (IX of 1972) shall be exempt from tax under this Ordinance to the extent provided for in that Act.
(2) The income of an individual entitled to privileges under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1948 (XX of 1948), shall be exempt from tax under this Ordinance to the extent provided for in that Act.
(3) Any pension received by a person, being a citizen of Pakistan, by virtue of the person’s former employment in the United Nations or its specialised agencies (including the International Court of Justice) provided the person’s salary from such employment was exempt under this Ordinance.
Amendment history (3)
  • Added by the Finance Act, 2002
  • The comma and word “,and” substituted by the Finance Act, 2002
  • Clause (d) omitted by the Finance Act, 2002. The omitted clause (d) read as under

Amendment notes captured from the source page(s); they may include changes to neighbouring provisions.

Source FBR PDF page 101

Unofficial reference, compiled from the FBR’s consolidated Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (amended up to 30 June 2026). Provided for general information only — not an official FBR publication and not legal or tax advice. Always verify against the official FBR text before relying on it for filing or any decision.