Islamabad, December 16, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday announced the deferment of newly notified valuation tables for immovable properties in Islamabad until January 31, 2026, or until the issuance of a revised Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO), whichever comes earlier.
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Industry rejects nominal policy rate cut, demands aggressive SBP action
Karachi, December 15, 2025 — Pakistan’s business and industrial community has strongly rejected the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to reduce the policy rate by only 50 basis points, calling the move inadequate and out of sync with economic realities.
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FBR invites customs-related proposals for Budget 2026-27
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially invited customs-related proposals from stakeholders for the upcoming federal budget 2026-27.
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SBP surprises markets, cuts policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%
Karachi, December 15, 2025 – In an unexpected move, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a 50 basis points cut in its benchmark policy rate, lowering it to 10.5% from 11%. The decision, effective December 16, 2025, came as a surprise to most market analysts who had widely anticipated the rate would remain unchanged.
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FBR establishes digital enforcement stations under World Bank-funded revenue project
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the establishment of Digital Enforcement Stations (DES) at key locations across Pakistan as part of the World Bank-financed Pakistan Raises Revenue Project (PRRP).
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APCAA welcomes post-tax payment facility for pre-arrival GD filing
Karachi, December 15, 2025 — The All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) on Monday welcomed the government’s decision to allow post-payment of customs duty and taxes for pre-arrival filing of Goods Declarations (GD), calling it a major reform aimed at improving Pakistan’s import clearance system.
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IMF begins daily monitoring of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market
Karachi, December 14, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified oversight of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market by instructing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to provide daily reports of FX market activity.
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How Many Taxpayers Netted? IMF Asks FBR for Monthly Tax Net Report
Islamabad, December 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has directed Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit detailed monthly reports on new taxpayers added to the tax net, strengthening oversight under the ongoing IMF-supported economic program.
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What Will FBR Do With Hidden Income in Tax Year 2026? You Should Know
If you have concealed income, underreported earnings, or forgotten to declare certain assets, Tax Year 2026 could bring serious consequences. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened enforcement under the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, keeping Section 111 (Unexplained Income or Assets) fully applicable.
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FBR Approves Tax Credit for Video Analytics Installation in Textile Spinning Units
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new tax credit facility for textile spinning units to offset expenses incurred on the installation of video analytics systems, aimed at reducing costs for the sector while ensuring electronic monitoring of production.
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