The Economic Times

Pakistan's rising taxes turn burials into costly burden for grieving families

Pakistan's funeral expenses have significantly increased due to escalating taxes and government charges. Families now struggle to afford basic burial arrangements and essential funeral items. Low-income households are borrowing money or seeking charitable assistance for dignified burials. The overall cost for funeral arrangements ranges between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand rupees. Concerns are also rising over a shortage of burial space and inflated plot prices.