Lahore: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has sealed several outlets of popular coffee chain Double Shot in Lahore over alleged violations related to sales reporting and electronic invoicing, according to an official order.
The enforcement action was taken under Section 59A of the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act, 2012. PRA stated that the company, registered under PNTN H053642, was allegedly bypassing the mandatory Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS) and underreporting taxable sales.
According to the authority, tax officials found that invoices were being issued outside the EIMS framework despite the system being installed at the business premises. PRA further claimed that invoices generated on June 11, 2026, were issued in violation of the electronic invoicing mechanism designed to ensure real-time tax reporting and transparency.
The authority maintained that such practices could result in a loss of government revenue and amount to willful non-compliance with provincial tax laws.
PRA also alleged that a review of the company’s records revealed discrepancies between actual sales and sales declared in tax returns. The authority claimed that the business had suppressed taxable turnover and underdeclared revenue in its official filings.
Double Shot Branches Sealed in Lahore
As part of the enforcement operation, PRA ordered the immediate sealing of the following Double Shot outlets:
- Gulberg Branch
- Falcon Complex, Cantt Branch
- C Block, Model Town Branch
- DHA Phase-6 Branch
- Lalak Jan Chowk, DHA Phase-2 Branch
- Pine Avenue Branch
- Dolmen Mall Branch
The authority directed that the branches remain sealed until compliance requirements are fulfilled or for a maximum period of one month, whichever comes first.
Double Shot Founder Responds
Following the development, Double Shot founder Ali Chughtai issued a statement on social media confirming the temporary closure of the company’s operations.
He assured customers that the branches would resume services soon and that further updates would be shared through official channels.
“We are not only law-abiding citizens but were working to make Pakistan a better place for everyone. Apologies for the inconvenience suffered and we hope that it lapses very soon. Thank you very much for your time. We look forward to hosting you again very, very soon,” Chughtai stated.
Social Media Reaction
The sealing of Double Shot outlets has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms, with users sharing both the PRA notice and the company’s response.
As of now, authorities have not announced any final decision beyond the current enforcement action. Further inquiries and proceedings are expected in the coming days.
