Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – In a major enforcement operation, the Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) wing of Inland Revenue (IR) Peshawar has recovered a large consignment of illicit cigarettes and sealed the manufacturing machinery of M/s Indus Tobacco Company, continuing the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) nationwide crackdown on non-duty-paid (NDP) tobacco products.
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FBR seals Souvenir Tobacco machinery over illicit cigarette production
Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – In a major crackdown against the illicit cigarette trade, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sealed the manufacturing machinery of M/s Souvenir Tobacco after discovering large quantities of non-duty-paid (NDP) and non–Track and Trace System (TTS) cigarettes.
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Pakistan faces deepening revenue crisis as FBR’s November shortfall doubles
ISLAMABAD, November 30, 2025 – Pakistan’s revenue collection crisis widened sharply in November 2025, with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) facing one of the largest monthly shortfalls of the fiscal year amid sluggish economic activity, industrial closures, and higher tax rates that continue to squeeze the formal sector.
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FTO orders FBR to suspend Gerry’s Dnata license over mega fraud
Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – In a major development, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to initiate the process for suspending the license of M/s Gerry’s Dnata for its Karachi airport cargo shed, following revelations of a massive customs fraud involving illegal clearance of high-value imported goods.
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Gadani Customs seizes Rs1 billion in smuggled goods within a week
Quetta, November 29, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Gadani has intensified its anti-smuggling operations across the coastal belt and the RCD Highway, resulting in major seizures worth an estimated Rs1 billion over the past seven days.
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Karachi Tax Bar Pushes FBR to Unlock Wealth Statement Revisions
Karachi, November 29, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to enable taxpayers to revise their wealth statements on the online IRIS portal, highlighting a critical procedural gap affecting compliance.
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Pakistan Customs Extends Off-Dock Payment Timings Following KCAA Request
Karachi, November 28, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West) has extended payment counter timings at all Off-Dock Terminals until 9:00 PM, following a formal request from the Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA).
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FBR Warns: Penalties for Property Transactions Without Banking Channels in 2026
Islamabad, November 28, 2025 – If you are planning to buy property with cash payment or outside banking channels, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued strict tax rules and penalties to ensure compliance. For the tax year 2026, property transactions conducted without proper banking or digital channels will remain illegal and subject to heavy fines.
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FBR issues new rules for asset declarations by public servants
Islamabad, November 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified updated rules regarding asset declarations by public servants, aiming to improve transparency and ensure proper sharing of financial information between government bodies and banks.
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SBP directs banks to extend hours for tax collection on November 29
Karachi, November 27, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued directives instructing commercial banks to observe extended working hours on Saturday, November 29, 2025, to facilitate taxpayers making over-the-counter (OTC) payments of government duties and taxes.
In an official circular, the SBP announced that all Saturday-opening branches of commercial banks — including National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) branches handling customs-related collections — will remain operational from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the specified date. The move aims to ease taxpayer burden ahead of monthly and quarterly deadlines.
The central bank further stated that NBP branches manually collecting government receipts and payments must ensure same-day settlement with their respective SBP-BSC field offices or head office immediately after completing the same-day clearing process.
To support timely processing, the National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) will conduct a Special Clearing at 5:30 P.M. on November 29 for all government-related instruments submitted at bank counters. NIFT will provide the clearing fate of these instruments by 11:30 P.M. on the same day, ensuring smooth reconciliation and settlement of government receipts.
The SBP’s directive follows a recent instruction from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which earlier directed Inland Revenue field offices to observe a normal working day on November 29 to support maximum tax collection before the month-end.
The SBP emphasized that the extended arrangements aim to ensure seamless tax payment processing and enhance convenience for taxpayers across the country.