KARACHI, July 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released comprehensive guidelines for taxpayers seeking to change or update their personal details through the IRIS portal – FBR’s official online system for income tax return filing.
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FBR reconstitutes committee for sales tax integration licensing
ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially reconstituted the committee responsible for evaluating applications related to the integration of registered persons under the Sales Tax Rules, 2006.
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FBR resumes stalled refunds for exporters
Karachi, July 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the long-awaited process of issuing deferred sales tax refunds to exporters, particularly those outside the five zero-rated export sectors.
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FBR assigns additional charge of Member IR Operations post
Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially assigned additional responsibilities to a senior official through a notification issued on Monday. As per the announcement, Mohammad Iqbal, a BS-22 officer of the Inland Revenue Service, has been given the additional charge of the post of Member (IR Operations), in addition to his current role as Member (Admin/HR) at FBR Headquarters, Islamabad.
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Withholding Tax Card 2025-26 for Salary Income
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released the updated withholding tax card for salary income, applicable during the tax year 2025-26. This withholding mechanism is crucial for salaried individuals, as it outlines how tax is to be deducted from salary income by employers throughout the fiscal year.
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Lady Inland Revenue officer demoted over misconduct charges
Islamabad, July 27, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on a lady Inland Revenue Officer (IRO) for proven charges of inefficiency and misconduct.
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FBR gets new powers to control retail prices to fight tax evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been given fresh authority to fix retail prices of goods as part of the Finance Act, 2025 — a move aimed at tightening control over tax evasion in Pakistan’s markets.
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Possessing illegal goods is smuggling: Collector Customs
Karachi, July 26, 2025 – Collector Customs (Enforcement), Karachi, Moinuddin Wani, has clearly stated that holding illegal goods is considered smuggling under the law. Speaking to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), he said: “If a trader is found with undeclared or illegally imported items, it falls under smuggling.”
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PM greenlights FBR digital system to monitor value chain
Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved the development of a state-of-the-art digital ecosystem within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure end-to-end monitoring of the entire value chain. This ambitious initiative aims to align Pakistan’s tax infrastructure with international best practices.
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FBR Drops You from Active Taxpayers List: Here’s Why
If you’ve recently noticed your name missing from the FBR’s Active Taxpayers List (ATL), you’re not alone—and you need to act fast! The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is now updating the ATL daily, which means your status can change anytime based on your tax compliance.
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