Islamabad, November 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified scrutiny of the textile industry by officially rolling out an electronic monitoring system that uses video analytics to track the processing of cotton bales in textile spinning units.
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FBR updates rules for persons not appearing in 2025 Active Taxpayers List (ATL)
Islamabad, November 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updated rules regarding individuals and entities not appearing in the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025.
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MTO Karachi to conduct tax return awareness seminars for traders and industries
Karachi, November 21, 2025 – The Medium Taxpayers Office (MTO) Karachi has announced a series of awareness seminars aimed at helping traders, SMEs, and industrialists file accurate tax returns and comply with key documentation requirements.
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FBR sets up check posts to monitor goods from tax-exempt areas
Islamabad, November 21, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set up new check posts to closely monitor the movement of goods coming from tax-exempt regions. The step aims to prevent misuse of tax exemptions and ensure proper documentation of goods entering taxable areas.
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Honda Atlas Cars pays over Rs1 billion in income tax during first half of FY2025
Karachi, November 20, 2025 – Honda Atlas Cars Limited has released its financial results for the six months ending September 30, 2025, revealing a significant jump in tax payments and profitability. The automaker confirmed that it paid more than Rs1 billion in income tax during the period, marking a substantial rise from Rs230 million paid in the same months last year—an increase of nearly 340%.
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FBR issues strict warning to tax officials against seeking influenced postings
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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KCAA confirms container backlog cleared at Karachi International Container Terminal
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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Builders, developers unable to download tax return evidence: KTBA highlights IRIS glitch
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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FBR tightens grip on retailers with advanced video surveillance
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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FBR hands KCCI tax assessment to LTO Karachi in major move
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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