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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 in the upcoming Budget 2026-27.
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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 juices without exception, in the upcoming Budget 2026-27.
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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 curb Pakistan’s large informal economy.
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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 tax evasion and bring millions of traders into the formal economy.
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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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New tax facilitation initiative offers incentives and simplified compliance, but success will depend on enforcement and long-term participation
Pakistan’s latest Tax Facilitation Scheme for small traders arrives with promises that have become familiar over the years: broadening the tax base, simplifying compliance and encouraging voluntary registration of millions of retailers operating outside the formal economy. While the initiative offers several attractive incentives, including a one-page declaration form, a fixed tax rate of one percent of turnover, exemption from Point of Sale (POS) requirements and protection from routine audits, it also revives an important question: why should this scheme succeed where numerous trader documentation drives have failed?
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Delegation reviews feasibility, infrastructure requirements and operational integration for automated baggage handling project
Japan International Cooperation Agency officials visited Multan International Airport to assess plans for installing a modern Baggage Handling System (BHS), a project intended to improve operational efficiency and enhance passenger services.
(more…)The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed a customs appraising officer from service after disciplinary proceedings found him guilty of inefficiency and misconduct in an LED TV import case that could have caused a significant loss to the national exchequer.
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