Pakistan Revenue
Pakistan Revenue delivers the latest taxation news, covering income tax, sales tax, and customs duty. Stay updated with insights on tax policies, regulations, and financial developments in Pakistan.
Islamabad, January 28, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected withholding tax over Rs3 trillion during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26 (1HFY26), reflecting a notable improvement in revenue mobilization despite mixed performance across various withholding tax heads.
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Islamabad, January 28, 2026 — Banks will be required to pay super tax from tax year 2023 onwards after the Federal Constitutional Court upheld the applicability of super tax under Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, according to a press release issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Islamabad, January 28, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that tax orders issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after the expiry of the legally prescribed time limit are unlawful, reaffirming that such actions cannot be sustained under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Islamabad, January 27, 2026 — In a major setback for taxpayers and corporate entities, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Tuesday upheld the legality of the super tax, paving the way for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recover nearly Rs300 billion in outstanding dues.
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Islamabad, January 27, 2026 – The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, has announced a public auction of luxury and high-end vehicles seized by customs authorities. The auction is scheduled for January 28, 2026, and will be held at the State Warehouse of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad.
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Islamabad, January 27, 2026 – In a move to tighten oversight of the poultry industry, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced plans to implement an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to monitor every chick produced across Pakistan’s hatcheries.
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The examination of goods declarations is a critical pillar of customs control, revenue protection, and trade facilitation in Pakistan. Under Section 80 of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, Pakistan Customs has been empowered to verify, examine, reassess, and digitally analyze import declarations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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The Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, lays down a detailed legal framework for the declaration, assessment, and clearance of imported goods intended for home consumption, warehousing, or transshipment. These procedures are governed under Section 79, ensuring transparency, automation, and timely compliance by importers.
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the legal framework governing the drawback mechanism on exported goods under Sections 35 to 41 of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026.
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Islamabad, January 26, 2026 — In a significant policy move aimed at facilitating vehicle importers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially ended the role of authorized local agents in the valuation of imported vehicles, especially luxury cars originating from Europe.
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