Pakistan Revenue
Islamabad, February 4, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday announced important amendments to the Customs Rules, 2001, introducing changes to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) aimed at improving operational flexibility for exporters.
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Karachi, February 4, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday introduced a detailed procedure for the auction of shipborne scrap, aiming to improve transparency and revenue collection at ports across Pakistan.
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Islamabad, February 4, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on a customs official after disciplinary proceedings established charges of unauthorized use of a Non-Customs Paid (NCP) vehicle and prolonged absence from duty.
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Islamabad, February 4, 2026 – The Government of Pakistan has announced December 2026 as the target date to implement major initiatives aimed at simplifying the country’s tax system.
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ISLAMABAD – The Federal Government has announced plans to fundamentally restructure the nation’s fiscal landscape by establishing an independent Tax Policy Office (TPO) under the Ministry of Finance. To facilitate this shift, the government will introduce a landmark bill to amend the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act, 2007 before June 2026.
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Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updated valuation tables for immovable commercial properties located in Blue Area, Islamabad, one of Pakistan’s most expensive and high-value commercial zones.
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Karachi, February 3, 2026 – The Governor of Sindh has officially set aside the order issued by the Provincial Ombudsman against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric Limited (KE) in a high-profile women harassment case. The disclosure was made by K-Electric in a communication to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday.
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If you are permanently leaving Pakistan, obtaining a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) is not optional—it is a legal requirement under Pakistan’s income tax law.
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Many taxpayers in Pakistan pay excess income tax but never claim their refunds—mostly due to lack of awareness about the procedure. Under Section 170 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (updated for Tax Year 2026), taxpayers are legally entitled to a refund of excess tax paid.
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Getting a tax exemption certificate in Pakistan can significantly reduce your import costs—especially if you’re setting up or expanding an industrial undertaking. Under Section 159 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (updated for Tax Year 2026), eligible taxpayers can apply for exemption from collection of tax at source on imports.
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