Pakistan Revenue
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Islamabad, November 19, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday reiterated strict action against tax officials attempting to use political or personal influence to secure choice postings, warning that such conduct constitutes serious misconduct under civil service rules.
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Karachi, November 19, 2025: The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) on Wednesday confirmed that the recent backlog of containers at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) has been successfully cleared, restoring normal operations at the busy port.
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Karachi, November 19, 2025: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) on Wednesday raised concerns over a technical issue preventing builders and developers from downloading a PDF copy of their 2025 income tax returns filed via the FBR’s IRIS portal.
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Karachi, November 19, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move to clamp down on tax evasion, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is rolling out high-tech video surveillance across retail outlets and manufacturing units, aiming to track sales, purchases, and production processes in real time.
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Karachi, November 19, 2025 – In a bold move signaling tighter scrutiny on Pakistan’s business elite, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred the high-profile tax assessment case of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi.
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Islamabad, November 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a detailed draft of the insurance guarantee format required under Pakistan’s Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), originally notified through SRO 957(I)/2021.
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Karachi, November 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced penalties for taxpayers who fail to submit their wealth statements for the tax year 2025.
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Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance supply chain security and mitigate elevated security risks, Pakistan has mandated 100% Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanning for all consignments under the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) regime.
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Karachi, November 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing X-ray and Gamma-ray scanning of cargo containers at ports and terminals across Pakistan. The new procedure aims to strengthen border security while ensuring that goods are examined without damaging container integrity.
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Karachi, November 16, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is moving toward strict enforcement of penal provisions against withholding agents who fail to provide complete information about individuals involved in major financial transactions.
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