Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new digital monitoring system to track tile production across the country using advanced video analytics technology.
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Customs officer punished after deadly Karachi operation
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed strict disciplinary action against a Customs Preventive Officer following a tragic incident during an anti-smuggling operation in Karachi that resulted in the death of a civilian.
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Taxpayer’s secret recording leads to major break in corruption case
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – A taxpayer’s secretly recorded audio and video evidence has triggered a major breakthrough in a corruption and misconduct case against a senior tax officer, leading to a significant disciplinary action and demotion.
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FBR announces major reshuffle, transfers 38 customs officers across Pakistan
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting 38 officers of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) across key positions in grades BS-17 to BS-20.
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FBR Slaps Tax on YouTubers & Influencers: Here’s How the Cookie Crumbles
Karachi, April 2, 2026 – In a landmark move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened its grip on Pakistan’s booming digital economy, introducing a sweeping taxation framework targeting YouTubers, influencers, and foreign content creators earning from Pakistani audiences.
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FBR–jewelers talks collapse over Section 175C, protests loom
Karachi, April 1, 2026 – Negotiations between the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association (APGJA) over the controversial Section 175C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 ended without agreement on Wednesday, raising the likelihood of enforcement action and nationwide protests by jewelers.
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FBR implements landmark property tax relief package
Karachi, April 1, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a major property tax relief package aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s real estate and construction sector, signaling a strong push to attract investment and ease financial pressures on builders and developers.
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FBR outlines taxation regime for Pakistani social media influencers
Islamabad, April 1, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a draft taxation framework aimed at bringing Pakistani social media influencers into the formal tax net, targeting high-income earners who have largely remained undocumented.
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FBR imposes tax on social media content in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 1, 2026 – In a landmark move to expand the tax net into the digital economy, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed the imposition of income tax on foreign social media content consumed in Pakistan. The proposal has been introduced through SRO 545(I)/2026, outlining draft amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 2002.
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FBR announces major withholding tax relief for property builders, developers
Islamabad, April 1, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday announced significant relief measures regarding withholding tax for property builders and developers, aiming to ease liquidity pressures and streamline tax compliance in the construction sector.
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