Importers bringing goods into Pakistan for direct local use or sale must comply with the customs clearance procedure for home consumption as laid down in Section 83 of the Customs Act, 1969, updated for tax year 2026.
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Importers must know: Provisional determination of customs duty & taxes in 2026
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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KCCI calls on FBR to allow super tax adjustment against refunds
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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FBR instructs Inland Revenue offices to open collection counters on January 31
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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FBR withholding tax collection surges past Rs3 trillion in first half of FY26
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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Banks to pay super tax from tax year 2023 onwards, court rules
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 Customs to Auction Luxury Vehicles on January 28
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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FBR introduces AI-based chick counting system to monitor poultry sector
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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Unlocking Customs Secrets: How Pakistan Examines Your Imports in 2026
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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Customs Procedure for Home Consumption, Warehousing or Transshipment – 2026
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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