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.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has streamlined the processing of sales tax refund claims through the STARR (Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository) channel under Rule 30 and Rule 31 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, as updated for Tax Year 2026. This digital mechanism aims to enhance transparency, reduce delays, and ensure faster disbursement […]
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Karachi, January 14, 2026 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) hosted a seminar addressing the adoption of Central Product Classification (CPC) Version 2.1 by the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), highlighting practical challenges and implications for businesses in the province.
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Islamabad, January 13, 2026 – Pakistan Customs officials at the Torkham border crossing successfully foiled a large-scale attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition into the country, recovering more than 21,000 rounds of submachine gun and rifle cartridges along with other weapons.
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Islamabad, January 13, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified critical sectors where revenue collection declined during the fiscal year 2024-25, urging tax authorities to enhance enforcement and adopt targeted strategies to increase compliance and overall revenue.
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Islamabad, January 13, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released key highlights of its revenue collection performance for the fiscal year 2024-25, reporting a strong growth across direct taxes, sales tax, customs, and federal excise duties.
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Islamabad, January 13, 2026: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to introduce stringent laws targeting tax evasion under the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to broaden the tax net and increase revenue collection from affluent individuals and businesses.
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The Risk Management System (RMS) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plays a central role in ensuring transparent, automated, and risk-based processing of sales tax refund claims in Pakistan. For tax year 2026, refund claims are no longer processed manually; instead, they are evaluated through FBR’s computerized RMS under Rule 29 of the Sales […]
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Filing a sales tax refund claim with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) requires accuracy, proper timing, and compliance with prescribed rules. Any mistake can delay processing or result in rejection. To streamline refunds, Rule 28 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for tax year 2026) lays down a simplified and automated mechanism.
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Returned or cancelled supplies are a common part of business operations. However, incorrect adjustment of input and output tax can lead to penalties and audit issues. To address this, Rule 22 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for tax year 2026) provides a complete framework for handling tax adjustments through debit and credit notes.
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The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately stop what it described as the discriminatory enforcement of Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, relating to tax on immovable properties.
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