Karachi, October 10, 2025 – In a landmark operation, Pakistan Customs has confiscated the largest-ever quantity of smuggled oil in deep waters, marking a major success in the country’s ongoing anti-smuggling campaign.
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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.
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FBR announces major reshuffle, appoints Hina Akram as DG WHT
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday carried out a major reshuffle within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), transferring and posting several senior officers, including the appointment of Ms. Hina Akram as Director General (DG) of Withholding Taxes.
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FBR fully authorized for real-time access to national data
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 – In a significant move toward strengthening tax enforcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted full access to national databases in real time, empowering the agency to enhance its monitoring and compliance mechanisms across the country.
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What Are the Legal Modes of Serving Sales Tax Orders?
The Sales Tax Act, 1990 clearly explains how official notices, orders, or decisions related to sales tax should be legally delivered to individuals and businesses. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), these procedures, mentioned in Section 56 of the Act, will continue to apply during the tax year 2025–26.
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Withholding tax on electricity generates Rs146b for FBR in FY25
Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a significant rise in revenue from withholding tax on electricity, collecting Rs146 billion during fiscal year 2024–25.
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Punjab collects Rs66.41b sales tax in 1QFY26
Lahore, October 9, 2025 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has achieved remarkable growth in tax revenue, collecting Rs66.41 billion in sales tax on services during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025–26.
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New customs laboratory becomes operational at Azakhel Dry Port
Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – In a major step toward trade facilitation, Pakistan Customs has inaugurated a new Customs Laboratory at Azakhel Dry Port, significantly enhancing testing and verification capabilities for imported and exported goods.
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IR officers invoke provisions for sales tax arrears recovery
Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – Taxpayers across the country should brace for strict enforcement actions as the Inland Revenue (IR) officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) begin implementing provisions for the recovery of outstanding sales tax arrears under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Your information is as valuable as income: KTBA chief
Karachi, October 9, 2025 – The President of the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA), Ali A. Rahim, has warned taxpayers to remain vigilant against unauthorized intermediaries offering online income tax return filing services.
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FBR moves to publicize civil servants’ asset declarations
Islamabad, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed major changes to tax laws to make the asset declarations of civil servants publicly accessible, a step aimed at improving transparency and accountability.
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