Islamabad, September 9, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify efforts in identifying tax evaders by fully utilizing its workforce and, where necessary, engaging private-sector expertise.
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Tax concession for scientific research in Pakistan in 2025-26
Islamabad, September 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed that tax concessions will continue to be available for scientific research in Pakistan for the tax year 2025–26.
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Pension income tops tax exemptions in FBR’s 2025 report
Islamabad, September 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed that pension income accounted for the single largest share of tax exemptions granted during the year, according to its latest report on tax expenditures for 2025.
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FBR arms officers with cars, demands tough enforcement
Islamabad, September 8, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unleashed a nationwide enforcement drive, signaling the start of an aggressive campaign to crush tax evasion and ramp up revenue collection.
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LTBA Flags Crisis in 2025 Return Filing
Lahore, September 8, 2025 – A storm is brewing in Pakistan’s tax landscape as the Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) has raised the red flag over critical glitches in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online return filing system, IRIS.
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Tax exemptions cost Pakistan 2.32% of GDP: report
Islamabad, September 8, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released its latest report highlighting the scale of tax exemptions granted, according to a report issued on Monday.
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How to claim tax deductions for intangibles in 2025-26
Businesses often invest heavily in assets that are not physical but still hold tremendous value — such as patents, software, franchises, and trademarks. These assets, commonly known as intangibles, play a vital role in driving income and long-term business growth.
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FBR lists records keeping for taxable supplies in 2025-26
Karachi, September 8, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued comprehensive guidelines for maintaining records related to taxable supplies during the tax year 2025-26.
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Get ready for property seizure on sales tax registration failure
Karachi, September 8, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been vested with wide-ranging powers from the start of tax year 2025-26, enabling it to seize immovable property of individuals or businesses that fail to obtain sales tax registration.
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FBR may freeze bank accounts for sales tax registration failure
Karachi, September 8, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to take unprecedented action against businesses and individuals who continue to avoid sales tax registration despite being engaged in taxable activities.
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