Updated for Tax Year 2026: Pakistan has strengthened its international tax framework by introducing Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules under Section 109A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Pakistan customs seizes gold and silver worth Rs306 million at airports
Islamabad, December 13, 2025 – Pakistan Customs has intensified its crackdown on smuggling, confiscating substantial quantities of gold and silver valued at more than Rs306 million during the first five months of the ongoing fiscal year 2025–26.
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RTO Abbottabad dismantles major illegal cigarette factory, seizes MK-8 machines
Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – In a significant enforcement action against the illicit tobacco trade, the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Abbottabad has dismantled a fully operational illegal cigarette manufacturing facility, seizing high-capacity MK-8 cigarette-making machines, packing units, stamping and bundle-making equipment, along with substantial quantities of raw tobacco, packaging materials, and non-duty-paid cigarettes.
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PM Shehbaz directs FBR to expedite sales tax refunds, strengthen tax compliance
Islamabad, December 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to accelerate the release of sales tax refunds, aiming to improve liquidity for businesses and boost economic activity across the country.
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Taxation Principles for Permanent Establishments in Pakistan: Non-Residents Tax Year 2026
Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the principles of taxation for permanent establishments (PEs) of non-resident persons operating in Pakistan under Section 105 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 for the tax year 2026.
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FBR amends rules for active taxpayers of AJK and GB
Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced significant amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 2002, aimed at streamlining the process of recognizing active taxpayers belonging to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The draft amendments were issued through SRO 2423(I)/2025 on December 11, 2025.
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FBR to launch digital tax operations training for nearly 1,100 Officers
Islamabad, December 11, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to launch an extensive training program aimed at equipping its officers with advanced skills in digital tax operations, data analytics, and modern compliance systems.
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Oil Industry Urges OGRA to Resolve Pending Sales Tax and Operational Issues
Islamabad, December 11, 2025 – Pakistan’s oil marketing companies have called on authorities to urgently resolve long-pending sales tax reimbursement issues and other critical challenges affecting the sector’s financial stability.
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FBR introduces new valuation method for steel products to collect sales tax
Karachi, December 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a revised valuation mechanism for steel products to streamline and enhance sales tax collection across the steel sector. The updated valuation method was formally notified through SRO 2402(I)/2025, issued on Wednesday.
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LTO Karachi begins monitoring foreign assets of high net-worth individuals
Karachi, December 10, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has initiated the assessment and monitoring of foreign assets belonging to several high net-worth individuals, following directives issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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