Karachi, March 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported an impressive 40% surge in tax payments made alongside tax return filings for the tax year 2024. This significant increase highlights the effectiveness of the government’s recent tax enforcement measures and the growing compliance among taxpayers.
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KCCI Highlights Tax Abuse at CTO Karachi
Karachi, March 6, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has voiced serious concerns regarding the fairness and legality of tax enforcement actions targeting the textile sector.
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BankIslami to Challenge Windfall Tax in Supreme Court
Karachi, March 6, 2025 – BankIslami Pakistan Limited has decided to challenge the imposition of windfall tax in the Supreme Court of Pakistan after its petition was dismissed by the Sindh High Court.
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FBR Takes Major Action, Dismisses IR Inspector
Islamabad, March 6, 2025 – In a significant disciplinary action, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed an Inland Revenue (IR) Inspector from service on charges of inefficiency and misconduct.
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Banks Plan to Move Supreme Court on Windfall Tax
Karachi, March 6, 2025 – A group of banks in Pakistan is preparing to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the recent Sindh High Court decision regarding the windfall tax imposed on foreign exchange income.
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Najeeb Memon Appointed as Official Spokesperson of FBR
Islamabad, March 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially designated Najeeb Ahmad Memon as its spokesperson, reinforcing its commitment to transparent communication and effective policy dissemination.
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KTBA Calls for Immediate Appointment of Refund Commissioner
Karachi, March 5, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take immediate action by appointing a Commissioner Inland Revenue at Zone-II, Corporate Tax Office (CTO), Karachi, to facilitate the efficient processing and timely issuance of refunds.
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SCB Pakistan Pays Rs59Bn Income Tax at 54.2% Corporate Rate
Karachi, March 5, 2025 – Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Pakistan Limited announced on Wednesday that it paid Rs 59 billion in income tax for the calendar year 2024, reflecting a corporate tax rate of 54.2%.
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Pakistan Customs Revises Values for Mobile Phone LCD Screens
Karachi, March 4, 2025 – Pakistan Customs has announced a revision in the valuation of mobile phone LCD screens to determine the applicable duty and taxes at the import stage.
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FBR Forms Monitoring Committee to Oversee ICTE
Islamabad, March 4, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially constituted a monitoring committee to supervise the establishment and operations of the International Center for Tax Excellence (ICTE).
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