Karachi, June 29, 2025 – In a move to tighten compliance and close legal loopholes, the government has significantly expanded the definition of fraud under Sales Tax Act, 1990 through the newly enacted Finance Act, 2025.
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This is parent category of budgets presented by Pakistan government. Here you will find year-wise federal and provincial budgets.
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FBR to establish digital enforcement stations to curb smuggling
Karachi, June 29, 2025 – In a major step toward modernizing border control and trade monitoring, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to establish digital customs enforcement stations across Pakistan to strengthen efforts against smuggling and illicit trade.
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Finance Act 2025 bars court stays on customs auctions
Karachi, June 29, 2025 – The government has introduced a key amendment to the Customs Act, 1969 through the Finance Act, 2025, specifically targeting delays in customs auctions caused by legal stays.
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Pakistan introduces e-bilty mechanism for digital cargo tracking
Islamabad, June 29, 2025 – In a landmark move towards digitizing cargo movement and improving trade transparency, the federal government has introduced a formal e-bilty mechanism for tracking goods across Pakistan.
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Finance Act 2025 overhauls Section 82 of Customs Act 1969
Karachi, June 29, 2025 – The Finance Act, 2025 has brought a comprehensive revision to Section 82 of the Customs Act, 1969, significantly altering the procedure regarding goods that are not cleared, warehoused, transshipped, exported, or removed from port premises after their unloading or declaration.
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Finance Act 2025: Customs duty exempted for courier parcels
Karachi, June 29, 2025 – In a move aimed at facilitating small-scale imports and promoting ease of doing business, the federal government has introduced a key amendment to the Customs Act, 1969 through the recently passed Finance Act, 2025.
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New Customs Directorate granted Anti-Money Laundering powers
Islamabad, June 28, 2025 – In a significant development under the Finance Act, 2025, the federal government has announced the establishment of a new directorate under the Customs Act, 1969, aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering enforcement across Pakistan.
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Pakistan enforces climate support levy from July 1, 2025
Islamabad, June 28, 2025 — In a major step toward sustainable fiscal and environmental reforms, the government of Pakistan has officially enforced the Climate Support Levy from July 1, 2025.
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Anomalies committee chief raises alarm over FBR negligence
Karachi, June 28, 2025 – Ehsan Malik, Chairman of the Finance Bill 2025 Anomalies Committee (Business), has sounded the alarm over what he described as “unprecedented negligence” and “utter disrespect” shown by top Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials.
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Aurangzeb announces five honorariums for FY26 Budget staff
Islamabad, June 27, 2025 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Friday announced a special financial reward for government officials who contributed to the preparation and presentation of the fiscal year 2025–26 budget.
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