Islamabad, November 6, 2025 — It’s a jackpot moment for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)! Thanks to recent tax law changes, the authority has recorded a remarkable 23% jump in withholding tax collection from exports during the fiscal year 2024–25, signaling stronger revenue performance and improved compliance.
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Pakistan issues customs rules for barter trade with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan
Karachi, November 5, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has officially notified the customs clearance procedure for barter trade with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, marking a significant development in the country’s regional trade framework.
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FBR excluded from next year’s federal budget amid major policy shift: Aurangzeb
Karachi, November 5, 2025 – In a landmark reform move, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not prepare next year’s federal budget, marking a major policy shift toward institutionalizing fiscal stability and long-term economic planning.
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FBR extends tax return filing deadline to November 30, ends manual submissions
Islamabad, November 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2025 until November 30, 2025, while also phasing out manual return submissions in favor of a fully digital system.
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FBR drops bombshell on retailers with new supply chain monitoring law
Islamabad, November 4, 2025 – In a major crackdown move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unleashed a sweeping new rule to bring thousands of retailers under digital supply chain surveillance, tightening the noose on tax evasion and undocumented trade.
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FBR blunder sparks confusion over manual tax return filing rules
Islamabad, November 4, 2025 – In a surprising and controversial move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed making electronic filing of income tax returns mandatory for all individuals, effectively phasing out manual filing completely.
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FBR allows taxpayers to file 2025 returns till November 15
Islamabad, November 4, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced that taxpayers who missed the October 31 deadline can now file their income tax returns for Tax Year 2025 until November 15, 2025.
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Rahim demands justice as FBR fumbles 2025 tax return deadline
Karachi, November 3, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has come out swinging against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), accusing it of gross mismanagement, repeated violations of tax laws, and making a mockery of the 2025 tax return filing process.
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Legality of filing deadline: LTBA slams FBR for “unlawful” refusal to extend date
Lahore, November 3, 2025 – In a fiery resolution passed on Monday, the Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) blasted the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for what it called an “unprofessional, arbitrary, and legally questionable” refusal to extend the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025.
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KTBA blasts FBR for denying tax deadline amid IRIS chaos
Karachi, November 3, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for its uncompromising stance on refusing to extend the income tax return filing deadline for the Tax Year 2025, despite persistent technical glitches on the IRIS online portal.
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