Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – In a significant development within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Wajid Ali, a senior officer of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) in BS-22, has been appointed as the new Member Customs Operations.
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FBR reshuffles 57 IR officers in BS-19 to BS-20
Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – In a significant administrative move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a large-scale reshuffle involving 57 officers of the Inland Revenue Service in BS-19 and BS-20.
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FBR slams media for misleading reports on FCA
Islamabad, August 7, 2025 — In a blistering rebuttal, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has condemned what it calls a “malicious media campaign” aimed at sabotaging Pakistan Customs’ groundbreaking Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system.
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Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves fall by $111 million: SBP
Karachi, August 7, 2025 — Pakistan’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves declined by $111 million during the week ending August 1, 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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Provinces report only 0.9% tax-to-GDP ratio in FY2024-25
Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – The provinces of Pakistan collectively reported a tax-to-GDP ratio of just 0.9% for the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting modest growth in tax revenue despite a significant increase in the size of the national economy.
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FBR issues procedure for tax fraud probe under Section 37A
Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday issued procedure for initiating tax fraud investigation under Section 37A of the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Karachi pays Rs34 billion tax on electricity bills in FY25
Karachi, August 7, 2025 – In a staggering revelation, Karachi’s citizens and business community have coughed up a jaw-dropping Rs34 billion in withholding income tax on electricity bills during the fiscal year 2024–25.
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FBR targets 14 key sectors for intensive tax scrutiny
Karachi, August 6, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched the first phase of an aggressive tax scrutiny campaign, identifying 14 priority sectors for detailed auditing and compliance monitoring.
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Sindh links cess relief to court case withdrawals
Karachi, August 6, 2025 – The Sindh government has extended a conditional proposal to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to reduce the infrastructure development cess to 1%, provided all pending court cases against the cess are collectively withdrawn by the business community and corporate sector.
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Finance Act 2025 sets retail price for imported goods: FBR
Karachi, August 6, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant policy change under the Finance Act, 2025, aimed at enhancing transparency and revenue collection through the regulation of retail pricing for imported goods.
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