Pakistan Revenue
Importers clearing goods through Pakistan Customs should be fully aware of Section 81 of the Customs Act, 1969, which governs the provisional determination of customs duty and taxes. Updated for tax year 2026, this provision allows temporary clearance of consignments when final assessment cannot be completed immediately.
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Karachi, January 28, 2026 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to allow the adjustment of super tax liabilities against pending income tax and sales tax refunds to ease pressure on the business community.
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Islamabad, January 28, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday directed all Inland Revenue (IR) field formations to keep their collection counters open on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening revenue collection towards the end of the month.
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Islamabad, January 28, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected withholding tax over Rs3 trillion during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26 (1HFY26), reflecting a notable improvement in revenue mobilization despite mixed performance across various withholding tax heads.
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Islamabad, January 28, 2026 — Banks will be required to pay super tax from tax year 2023 onwards after the Federal Constitutional Court upheld the applicability of super tax under Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, according to a press release issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Islamabad, January 27, 2026 – The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, has announced a public auction of luxury and high-end vehicles seized by customs authorities. The auction is scheduled for January 28, 2026, and will be held at the State Warehouse of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad.
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Islamabad, January 27, 2026 – In a move to tighten oversight of the poultry industry, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced plans to implement an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to monitor every chick produced across Pakistan’s hatcheries.
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The examination of goods declarations is a critical pillar of customs control, revenue protection, and trade facilitation in Pakistan. Under Section 80 of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, Pakistan Customs has been empowered to verify, examine, reassess, and digitally analyze import declarations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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The Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, lays down a detailed legal framework for the declaration, assessment, and clearance of imported goods intended for home consumption, warehousing, or transshipment. These procedures are governed under Section 79, ensuring transparency, automation, and timely compliance by importers.
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the legal framework governing the drawback mechanism on exported goods under Sections 35 to 41 of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026.
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