Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a process to outsource its media management and public relations functions as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen communication and public engagement. The initiative aims to enhance the agency’s visibility and highlight key reforms under the FBR Transformation Plan.
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President Appoints Zafar Hijazi as New Federal Tax Ombudsman
Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Zafarul Haq Hijazi as the new Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) for a four-year term, bringing an experienced financial regulator back into a key national oversight role.
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FBR Appoints Zubair Bilal as New Member Inland Revenue Operations
Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a major administrative reshuffle, appointing senior Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officer Zubair Bilal (BS-21) as Member Inland Revenue (IR) Operations with immediate effect.
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FBR notifies fresh customs values for polyester yarn imports
Islamabad, December 2, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fresh customs values for polyester partially oriented yarn to determine duty and taxes at the import stage. The move comes under Valuation Ruling No. 2026/2025, issued by the Directorate General of Customs Valuations, a wing of the FBR.
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What Is the Meaning of “Person” Under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001?
Understanding who is considered a “person” under Pakistan’s Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 is crucial for taxpayers, businesses, and legal entities. Section 80 of the Ordinance provides a detailed definition, covering everyone from individuals to companies and even governments. Below is an interactive breakdown to help you easily identify where you or your organization fit.
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FBR reduces penalty on senior auditor in Rs238bn tax fraud investigation
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reversed a major disciplinary action against a senior auditor implicated in a Rs238.42 billion tax fraud case, downgrading the penalty from dismissal to a minor sanction of withholding promotion for three years.
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Quetta Customs Seizes 28 NCP Vehicles Worth Rs272 Million
Quetta, December 1, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta, has intensified its anti-smuggling efforts with two major operations resulting in the seizure of 28 non-customs-paid (NCP) vehicles worth a combined Rs272 million across Balochistan. The crackdown reflects the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) increased focus on curbing illicit trade and safeguarding national revenue.
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FBR issues new customs procedure for concessionary imports to tribal areas
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Customs General Order (CGO) No. 08/2025 to ensure the safe and secure transportation of plant, machinery, equipment, and industrial inputs destined for industrial units in the tribal areas (erstwhile FATA/PATA) that benefit from concessionary sales tax rates under entry 89 of the Eighth Schedule to the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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FBR Shake-Up: Ateeq Sarwar Takes Additional Charge as Key Member (IR-Operations)
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced significant administrative changes and assigned additional charges to numerous senior Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers, signaling a renewed focus on tax collection and enforcement. The most prominent change sees Dr. Hamid Ateeq Sarwar given the highly critical responsibility of Member (IR-Operations), FBR.
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FBR to set asset costs for tax year 2026 under Income Tax Ordinance
Karachi, December 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that it will determine the cost of assets for tax purposes during the tax year 2026, in accordance with the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. This move is aimed at providing clarity for taxpayers and businesses regarding asset valuation for taxation.
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