Karachi, January 9, 2026 – In a dramatic enforcement of bureaucratic accountability, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sacked Preventive Officer Syed Arshad Ali (BS-16) from service over his alleged involvement in a foreign currency bribery case at Karachi Airport. The decisive action underscores the government’s zero-tolerance stance against corruption and procedural malfeasance in revenue administration.
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FBR plans major overhaul of mobile phone duty and tax regime in Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to introduce significant changes in Pakistan’s mobile phone duty and tax structure, aiming to rationalize rates and ease the financial burden on consumers.
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Forced Sales Tax Registration by FBR: 2026 Update
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the procedure for compulsory or forced sales tax registration under the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, updated for the tax year 2026.
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What is Temporary Sales Tax Registration in Pakistan? Learn How to Get It
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated Rule 5A of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 for the tax year 2026, explaining process for temporary sales tax registration. This allows manufacturers to register temporarily for importing machinery before their plant becomes operational.
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Sales Tax Registration Process Updates for 2026: FBR Guidelines
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updated guidelines for Sales Tax registration under the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 for the tax year 2026. Businesses and individuals required to register for sales tax must now follow the updated procedures through FBR’s IRIS system.
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Customs Enforcement Peshawar to Auction Seized Vehicles on January 13
Peshawar, January 8, 2026 — The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar has announced Auction Schedule No. 12/2025-26 for the public auction of seized and confiscated vehicles at various state warehouses. The auction will be held on January 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Custom House, Peshawar, under the supervision of government auctioneer M/s Danish Gul & Co
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Tax Policy Office invites budget proposals for FY2026-27 as FBR’s role separated
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 — The Tax Policy Office (TPO), operating under the Ministry of Finance, has invited tax-related proposals from stakeholders for the federal budget 2026-27 following the formal separation of tax policy formulation from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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FBR seizes non-customs paid vehicles from Quetta showroom
Quetta, January 8, 2026 – In a significant move against smuggling, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized multiple Non-Customs Paid (NCP) vehicles from a showroom in Quetta, reinforcing its ongoing crackdown on illegal trade and illicit imports.
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Najeeb Memon assures OICCI of transparent and predictable tax policy reforms
Karachi, January 8, 2026 – Dr. Najeeb Memon, Director General of the Tax Policy Office (TPO), Finance Division, assured the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Thursday of Pakistan’s commitment to formulating effective, predictable, and growth-oriented tax policies.
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FBR to impose heavy penalties after e-sales tax invoice deadline expires
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated enforcement action against companies that failed to integrate their systems for issuing electronic sales tax invoices, following the expiry of the mandatory deadline.
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