Medical Community Pushes Back Against FBR’s Private Auditor Plan
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. The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has rejected the plan outright, calling it an unnecessary and aggressive step against doctors and clinics. During a press briefing […]
NFC Talks Begin with Centre Pressing Provinces to Step Up Revenue Efforts
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 in generating revenue. The opening session of the 11th NFC, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, set the tone for what promises to be a […]
Pakistan Sets New Course for Cotton Revival as FBR Takes Charge of Cess Collection
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 long decline. In a recent inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, officials endorsed a wide-ranging revival plan that […]
Pakistan’s Tax Net Expands: Active Taxpayers Reach 6.7 Million
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 as active taxpayers, based on Income Tax Returns filed for Tax Years 2024 and 2025. These figures come straight from the FBR’s continuously updated Active […]
FBR Issues CGO-08/2025 to Reinforce Secure, Tracked Movement of Concessionary Imports for Erstwhile FATA/PATA Industrial Units
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 to ensure secure, tracked, and fully accountable movement of concessionary imports destined for industrial units located in the erstwhile FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) and […]
Government of Pakistan Updates PSW Fee Structure – What Importers & Exporters Should Know
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 change was announced through S.R.O. 2227(I)/2025, amending the earlier fee schedule introduced on 1 October 2021. These updates are designed to refine the cost structure […]
FBR Orders Mandatory Video Analytics System for Monitoring Cotton Bale Processing Across Textile Spinning Units
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 through advanced video analytics systems. This directive has been issued under Section 40C(2) of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 and Chapter XIV-BA of the Sales […]
FBR Notifies New Structure and Functions of the Directorate-General of Law
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 the Directorate-General of Law along with its regional Directorates. Released on 11 November 2025, this notification aims to streamline the handling of legal matters, strengthen […]
FBR Launches Real-Time Electronic Monitoring System for Tobacco Production
FBR Launches Real-Time Electronic Monitoring System for Tobacco Production The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken another major step toward tightening oversight of the tobacco industry. On 10 November 2025, the Inland Revenue Wing issued Sales Tax General Order No. 7 of 2025, introducing mandatory IP-CCTV–based electronic production monitoring across all tobacco manufacturing units […]
Pakistan Reaches 6.4 Million Active Taxpayers — A Big Win for FBR’s Reform Drive
📈 The Numbers Tell the Story Islamabad — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a major breakthrough in Pakistan’s tax landscape: 6,458,329 active taxpayers are now listed in the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for tax years 2024 and 2025. This figure represents all individuals, companies, and Associations of Persons (AOPs) who have filed […]
FBR Issues S.R.O. 2076(I)/2025: Revised Remuneration Rules for Tax Committees under Income Tax Ordinance
Overview The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new statutory regulatory order, S.R.O. 2076(I)/2025, on November 6, 2025, introducing amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 2002. The new amendments pertain specifically to Rule 231C, which governs the remuneration of members of committees appointed under Section 134A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. This […]
Measures to Encourage filing of Returns by erstwhile Manual Filers of Income Tax in Tax Year 2024
FBR Extends Deadline and Offers Free Support for Manual Tax Filers in Tax Year 2024 Islamabad, November 4, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), under the Revenue Division, Government of Pakistan, has issued Circular No. 6 of 2025-26 (IR-Operations) aimed at encouraging erstwhile manual filers of income tax returns to transition smoothly into […]
Jurisdiction & Appointment of Income Tax Authorities in Pakistan
Jurisdiction & Appointment of Income Tax Authorities in Pakistan A Comprehensive GuideNavigating the tax system in Pakistan can be complex, but understanding the jurisdiction and appointment of income tax authorities is essential for taxpayers. This guide breaks down the hierarchy, powers, and processes governing tax authorities under the Income Tax Ordinance , ensuring you have […]
Income Tax Ordinance in Pakistan. A complete guide for Taxpayers.
Income Tax Ordinance in Pakistan. A complete guide for Taxpayers Introduction Income tax return regulation is a complex process for taxpayers that sometimes becomes a hassle for them. Income tax ordinance in Pakistan is a complete guide to a legal framework of income taxation. The tax system plays a fundamental importance in a country to […]