Author: Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – Buyers of new motor cars have paid nearly Rs19 billion in advance income tax to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) during the first seven months (July 2025 – January 2026) of the current fiscal year.

Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – Non-filers of income tax returns or those not on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) have contributed over Rs20 billion in withholding tax on cash withdrawals during the first seven months (July 2025 – January 2026) of the current fiscal year, according to officials from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – Marriage functions and social gatherings held across Pakistan generated Rs1.70 billion in income tax revenue for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) during the first seven months (July 2025 – January 2026) of the current fiscal year.

Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a new digital system for Sales Tax Withholding (STWH) on online goods. This step aims to improve tax compliance in Pakistan’s growing e-commerce sector.

Islamabad, February 10, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday reported a sharp 21 percent decline in income tax collection on electricity consumption during the first seven months (July to January) of the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting subdued economic activity and lower electricity usage by commercial and industrial consumers.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a robust 28.58% year-on-year (YoY) increase in income tax collection for January 2026, largely driven by the recovery of super tax following a landmark ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court, according to provisional data.