The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stepped up monitoring of the export sector after identifying an unexpected decline in taxable income reported by some of the country’s largest exporters. The development has prompted the tax authority to order a detailed review of export-related tax returns to ensure accurate reporting
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a province-wide enforcement drive to curb sales tax evasion, resulting in the seizure of records from 11 business outlets across multiple cities in Punjab. The operation targeted tax-defaulters operating in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Taxila, and Bahawalpur. During the campaign, PRA inspection teams visited
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially set December 31, 2025 as the final deadline for companies to submit their annual income tax returns along with all required compliance documents. Corporate taxpayers are being urged to take this timeline seriously, as the authority has ruled out any automatic extensions.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its enforcement drive in the sugar sector by sealing two sugar mills in Central Punjab after uncovering serious breaches of tax laws. The action was taken following a report submitted by an intelligence agency, pointing to large-scale non-compliance and regulatory violations. In
In an effort to make tax compliance easier and more accessible, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is stepping up its engagement with Pakistan’s business community. By focusing on online tax return filing and voluntary compliance, the FBR aims to simplify tax procedures and encourage businesses to become part of
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again signaled that it means business when it comes to discipline and accountability. In a recent move, the tax authority suspended six officials who were found absent from their assigned duties at sugar mills without proper authorization. These officials had been deployed
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stepped up monitoring of the export sector after identifying an unexpected decline in taxable income reported by some of the country’s largest exporters.…
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a province-wide enforcement drive to curb sales tax evasion, resulting in the seizure of records from 11 business outlets across multiple cities in…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially set December 31, 2025 as the final deadline for companies to submit their annual income tax returns along with all required compliance…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its enforcement drive in the sugar sector by sealing two sugar mills in Central Punjab after uncovering serious breaches of tax laws.…
In an effort to make tax compliance easier and more accessible, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is stepping up its engagement with Pakistan’s business community. By focusing on online…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again signaled that it means business when it comes to discipline and accountability. In a recent move, the tax authority suspended six…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing renewed scrutiny after its Inland Revenue (Operations) Wing failed to comply with a lawful order issued by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO)…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to launch a comprehensive enforcement drive targeting the sale of smuggled and non-duty-paid goods being marketed through social media platforms. The initiative…
When setting up a company, many entrepreneurs focus on registration but overlook an equally important aspect—statutory compliance. In Pakistan, a company’s legal obligations depend largely on its type and paid-up…
From 1 July 2025, Punjab’s sales tax rules for hotels and restaurants will be applied more broadly under the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act, 2012. The revised framework removes…
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has exposed a sophisticated cyber fraud network operating through the digital systems of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL).…
In a decisive move against illegal trade, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confiscated a massive haul of smuggled mobile phones valued at approximately Rs. 62 million. The operation…
Investors earning profits from debt-related investments have been advised to stay alert to their tax responsibilities, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that withholding tax on capital…
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has taken a strong stance against growing cyber fraud in Pakistan’s sales tax system, instructing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to move quickly against…
Pakistan’s investment climate is facing renewed scrutiny as lawmakers and industry voices raise concerns about the Federal Board of Revenue’s impact on businesses operating in the country. The issue came…
As the year draws to a close, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken an important step to support taxpayers and ensure smooth revenue collection. To accommodate the rush…
Many salaried individuals in Pakistan notice that income tax is deducted from their salary before it is credited to their bank account. This practice often raises questions, especially among new…
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has taken a significant step toward administrative reorganization by closing six of its regional offices across Pakistan. The decision is part of an internal restructuring…
Pakistan’s tax enforcement landscape is expected to become more aggressive in the upcoming fiscal year, with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) increasingly using its legal authority to recover unpaid…
Recent developments in Pakistan’s tax administration have raised serious concerns about efficiency, accountability, and the protection of public revenue. The Lahore Tax Bar Association’s Public Interest Litigation Committee (LTBA-PILC) has…
Pakistan’s medical professionals are voicing serious concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue’s proposal to hire 2,000 private auditors, warning that the move could severely disrupt private healthcare services nationwide.…
Pakistan’s government has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital and investment ecosystem by announcing the formation of a special working group to review tax-related proposals from telecom infrastructure…
Submitting your income tax return for Tax Year 2025 is an important step—but it does not automatically close your tax file. In Pakistan’s tax system, the filing of a return…
Pakistan’s textile industry, a key pillar of the national economy, experienced a slowdown in November 2025, affecting overall export growth for the first five months of the current fiscal year.…
The long-awaited privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially entered its final phase, with the government confirming that the bidding process will take place on December 23. Authorities expect…
Pakistan’s attempt to remove sales tax on essential health and hygiene products has been put on hold after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) declined a request for immediate relief. The…
As Pakistan prepares for the federal budget of fiscal year 2026–27, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially kicked off its customs budget exercise by inviting proposals from customs…
Pakistan’s tax authority has recorded an unprecedented jump in enforcement-based recoveries, signaling a major shift in how revenue is being collected. During fiscal year 2024–25, the Federal Board of Revenue…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a new technology-driven initiative aimed at improving tax enforcement and oversight across Pakistan. Under the World Bank–funded Pakistan Raises Revenue Project (PRRP),…
A sharp increase in property valuation rates announced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has triggered widespread concern and resistance among Islamabad’s business community. Traders, investors, and real estate…
Pakistan’s journey toward modernizing its trade and customs processes has reached another important milestone. The Pakistan Single Window (PSW), working closely with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Pakistan…
On the surface, Pakistan’s tax statistics appear to be improving. Government officials frequently point to rising numbers of income tax filers as evidence that reforms are working. But a closer…
Pakistan’s tax system is facing a troubling reality: a large portion of people and businesses that file income tax returns are reporting no income at all. While the number of…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ramp up its revenue-generation efforts after the tax authority reported a significant shortfall in collections during…
A major confrontation between traders and the government was narrowly avoided this week after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) stepped in to address growing tensions over mandatory POS registration.…
Pakistan’s fiscal landscape has taken another turn as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) collection target for the upcoming fiscal year. The new goal—Rs.…
Pakistan’s multinational business community has raised fresh concerns over massive tax refund delays that continue to strain their financial operations. The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has…
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has begun taking a closer look at a modern source of evidence: people’s social media posts. According to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, those…
Pakistan’s oil industry has issued a serious warning: without swift action from the government and regulators, the sector could soon reach a point of disruption. Years of unresolved financial pressures,…
Debate over smartphone taxes has resurfaced in Pakistan, but the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) insists the issue is far smaller than it appears. According to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood…
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has initiated a call for proposals from IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) stakeholders to help inform the Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27. The…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a sweeping revision of property valuation rates across the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), marking a decisive move to bring official property values…
The government has rolled out a fresh set of rules that will significantly affect how overseas Pakistanis import vehicles into the country. These changes were approved by the Economic Coordination…
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has floated a bold fiscal idea: let Pakistan’s provinces collect taxes themselves. He believes this shift would not only improve the country’s economic performance but…
Smartphones have become an essential part of modern life—your wallet, your camera, your office, and your entertainment system all packed into one device. But in Pakistan, owning a smartphone comes…
A wave of surprise — and frustration — swept through taxpayers this week after many received unexpected SMS reminders telling them to file their income tax returns for Tax Year…
Pakistan closed the last fiscal year on a strong note, recording an impressive leap in federal revenue collection thanks to sweeping digital reforms and tighter enforcement measures. According to Finance…
In a major step toward tightening customs oversight, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a new directive that limits the movement of concessionary goods to bonded carriers equipped…
In a significant win against smuggling networks, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi has uncovered a major attempt to transport high-value goods illegally. Acting on targeted intelligence, customs officials intercepted…
Pakistan’s crackdown on illegal cigarette production gained further momentum this week as the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar uncovered a concealed tobacco-processing setup in Mardan, dealing another blow to the…
A recent debate in the Senate has once again pushed Pakistan’s tax transparency practices into the spotlight—this time over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) access to taxpayers’ bank information.…
Pakistan has kicked off a new round of National Finance Commission (NFC) discussions, and this time, the federal government is making its expectations crystal clear: provinces must pull more weight…
Pakistan’s cotton sector, once a backbone of the national economy, has been under strain for years. Now, the government has rolled out a renewed strategy aimed at reversing the crop’s…
A heated national debate over Pakistan’s steep mobile phone taxes has hit another pause. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance has decided to postpone its review of the controversial…
Pakistan’s tax landscape is undergoing a major transformation, and the numbers speak for themselves. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that 6,713,275 individuals and businesses are currently listed…
In a decisive move to strengthen transparency and prevent misuse of tax concessions, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Customs General Order (CGO) 08/2025. This new directive aims…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has yet to act on a major directive issued by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) — a decision later endorsed by President Asif…
On 24 November 2025, the Government of Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance and Revenue (Revenue Division) issued an important update regarding service charges under the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system. This…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a major step toward modernizing production oversight within Pakistan’s textile sector—specifically the spinning industry—by introducing mandatory electronic monitoring of cotton bale processing…
FBR Notifies New Structure and Functions of the Directorate-General of Law The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued an important notification outlining the updated structure, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of…
