LAHORE, November 13, 2026: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has decided to introduce a prize scheme for customers making digital payments through QR codes at hotels and restaurants across the province.
The decision was announced following a meeting chaired by PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra to review digital monitoring, database management and measures to promote electronic payments in the services sector.
According to a PRA spokesperson, customers paying restaurant and hotel bills through QR codes will have an opportunity to win prizes under the proposed scheme. The initiative aims to encourage cashless transactions, improve tax compliance and promote transparency in business dealings.
The authority also warned that hotels and restaurants refusing to accept QR code payments would face strict legal action.
During the meeting, officials were directed to establish an effective monitoring mechanism for the prompt resolution of consumer complaints related to digital transactions.
The PRA also reviewed the use of the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS) to improve oversight of business transactions and tax payments.
The spokesperson said an awareness campaign would be launched to encourage greater adoption of digital payments in the hospitality sector.
The authority has not yet announced the prize amounts, eligibility requirements or launch date of the scheme.