KARACHI – In a significant move to support low-income workers and provide public relief, the Sindh government has officially reduced the sales tax rate for motorcycle ride services from 5% to 2%.
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FBR Mandates Petroleum Levy Information in Sales Tax Return
ISLAMABAD, May 5, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for registered taxpayers to declare petroleum development levy and climate support levy details in monthly sales tax returns.
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FBR Updates Customs Values for Imported Hand Tools After Nine-Year Hiatus
KARACHI – In a significant move to align import taxes with current international market trends, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially revised the customs values for imported hand tools. The new rates come after a nine-year period during which the previous values remained stagnant despite global price fluctuations.
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Senate Seeks Details of FBR Corruption Cases Over Past Five Years
ISLAMABAD, May 5, 2026 – The Senate of Pakistan has sought comprehensive details of corruption cases within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over the past five years.
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FBR Plans Harsh Measures to Overcome Revenue Shortfall
ISLAMABAD, May 4, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to introduce strict enforcement measures to boost revenue collection and reduce the widening shortfall in the ongoing fiscal year.
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FBR Waives Penalties on Rs8.77 Billion Tax Liability of PIA
ISLAMABAD, May 4, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a waiver of penalties and default surcharge on tax liabilities amounting to Rs8.77 billion payable by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
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Return Filing 2026: Check Now Business Income Tax Rates
KARACHI: The income tax return filing for tax year 2026 is expected to begin in July for taxpayers across Pakistan. Individuals and Associations of Persons (AOPs) earning business income are advised to review the updated tax rates to ensure accurate and timely filing.
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FBR Revises Customs Values of Fire Alarm System Parts After Under-Invoicing Detection
Karachi, May 4, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue has revised customs values of fire alarm system parts following the detection of under-invoicing by importers.
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Rana Tanveer calls for dairy sector tax reforms to boost nutrition, affordability
Islamabad, May 3, 2026 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has emphasized the need for dairy sector tax reforms in Pakistan, calling for rationalized taxation and structural changes to improve affordability, ensure safe nutrition, and support farmers.
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P@SHA seeks tax classification of IT freelancers vs remote workers
Karachi, May 2, 2026 – The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has called for a clear tax classification of IT freelancers and remote workers in Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget 2026-27, warning that existing rules are creating significant distortions in the labor market.
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