Lahore, February 9, 2026 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a comprehensive drive to compile a detailed record of chronic tax defaulters, aiming to take aggressive enforcement action against individuals and entities persistently failing to meet their tax obligations, particularly in the services tax sector.
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FBR rakes it in: January income tax up 28% thanks to super tax push
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a robust 28.58% year-on-year (YoY) increase in income tax collection for January 2026, largely driven by the recovery of super tax following a landmark ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court, according to provisional data.
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FBR collects Rs10.22 billion as NEV Adoption Levy in 1HFY26
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs10.22 billion as New Energy Vehicle (NEV) adoption levy during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2025-26, according to official data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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Carbon levy fills state coffers with over Rs25 billion in 1HFY26
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – The federal government has collected over Rs25 billion as carbon levy during the first half (July–December) of the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting the initial financial impact of the newly introduced environmental taxation measures, according to official statistics released by the Ministry of Finance.
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FBR records dip in tax-to-GDP ratio despite higher revenue in 1HFY26
Islamabad, February 7, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a decline in Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 4.75% during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to official data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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How to Apply to FBR for Approval of a Gratuity Fund – Step-by-Step Guide
Employers in Pakistan who establish a gratuity fund for their employees must obtain formal approval from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure tax recognition and compliance. The procedure and documentation requirements are clearly outlined in Rule 115 of the Income Tax Rules, 2002 (amended up to November 24, 2023).
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Can FBR officials break into a building for tax recovery?
Many taxpayers often ask whether officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are legally allowed to break into a building during tax recovery proceedings. The answer lies in Rule 148 of the Income Tax Rules, 2002 (amended up to November 24, 2026), which clearly defines the scope and conditions of such authority.
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Pakistan Customs announces major vehicle auction in Kohat and D.I. Khan on February 10
Islamabad, February 7, 2026 – Pakistan Customs has announced a major public auction of confiscated vehicles to be held in Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan (D.I. Khan) on February 10, 2026, offering buyers a wide range of imported and locally registered cars, jeeps, vans, and trucks.
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Can FBR Commissioner Issue a Warrant of Arrest for a Tax Defaulter?
Yes — a Commissioner Inland Revenue of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is legally empowered to issue a warrant of arrest against a tax defaulter under Rule 183 of the Income Tax Rules, 2002, as amended up to November 24, 2023.
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How FBR Will Value Undisclosed Immovable Property in Pakistan
If you have concealed immovable property that is later detected by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the tax authorities are legally empowered to determine its value under the Income Tax Rules, 2002, as amended up to November 24, 2023.
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