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New valuation ruling includes .22 and .222 calibre ammunition and updates customs values based on market trends. ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for imported ammunition through Valuation Ruling No. 2087/2026, updating duty assessment rates for various calibres and origins of cartridges.
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Salary tax collections drop year-on-year as debate grows over relief for salaried class in upcoming budget ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected over Rs518 billion in salary tax during the first eleven months (July–May) of fiscal year 2025-26 (11MFY26), reflecting a decline of around 6 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
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IMF urges Pakistan to expand retailer registration and restrict certain transactions to tax filers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to intensify efforts to bring undocumented retailers into the tax net by monitoring high-value transactions under a newly introduced retailer registration scheme, sources said.
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Karachi Chamber calls for phased implementation of e-bilty system amid concerns over digital infrastructure shortcomings The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has identified persistent internet disruptions and inadequate digital infrastructure as major obstacles to the smooth implementation of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) e-bilty system, urging the government to reconsider its approach […]
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TRANSFORM Pakistan Campaign says higher taxes on sweetened beverages can reduce diabetes and other non-communicable diseases A coalition of civil society organisations and public health professionals working under the TRANSFORM Pakistan Campaign has urged the government to increase the Federal Excise Duty (FED) to 40 per cent on all sweetened beverages, including juices and fruit […]
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FTO directs FBR to withdraw penalties imposed on NBP manager The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw penalties imposed on a National Bank of Pakistan (National Bank of Pakistan) branch manager, ruling that the action amounted to maladministration and administrative excess.
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Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Peshawar announces auction of seized vehicles, including luxury SUVs, hybrid cars and commercial vehicles The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar, has announced a public auction of more than 60 seized vehicles to be held on June 10, 2026, at the Custom House in Peshawar.
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ICAP proposes monthly CNIC-linked banking data reporting and AI-driven analysis to help FBR detect undeclared income and improve tax compliance The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has called for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to significantly expand its use of banking data, recommending monthly digital transaction reporting to improve tax compliance and […]
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ICAP proposes tax facilitation desks, data-sharing systems and national performance rankings for chambers to help widen Pakistan’s tax base and curb informality The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has proposed a major overhaul of Pakistan’s tax enforcement framework, suggesting that district chambers of commerce be turned into active partners in efforts to curb […]
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Updated valuation expected to impact import duties and tyre pricing across Pakistan KARACHI, June 6, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the customs values of imported tyres and tubes for passenger vehicles, a move expected to affect import duties and overall pricing in Pakistan’s automotive sector.
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