Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-powered committee to resolve concerns related to the Finance Act, 2025 ahead of scheduled strike on July 19, 2025.
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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.
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FBR Notifies Rates for New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the rates for the newly introduced New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy, enacted under the New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy Act, 2025.
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Sindh mandates tax invoices for property rent services
Karachi, July 17, 2025 – The Sindh government has made it mandatory for individuals and entities providing or rendering renting of immovable property services to issue tax invoices.
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SRB expands scope of services for quarterly tax return filing
Karachi, July 16, 2025 – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has announced an expansion in the scope of services subject to quarterly return filing under the Sindh Sales Tax regime.
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LTBA seeks return filing deadline extension over login obstacles
Lahore, July 16, 2025 — The Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) has officially called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the filing deadline for monthly sales tax returns, citing widespread login and technical disruptions on the IRIS portal.
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KTBA flags IRIS login woes, seeks urgent fixes
Karachi, July 16, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has drawn urgent attention to persistent operational difficulties being faced by taxpayers and consultants in accessing the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) IRIS portal, particularly related to login authentication.
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Unpacking Section 37A: Fair Enforcement or Fear Tactic?
Section 37A of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 introduces robust mechanisms to tackle tax fraud through structured inquiries, investigations, and—when warranted—arrests. While some critics have expressed concern over the powers granted under this provision, a deeper analysis reveals that Section 37A is designed to act as a powerful deterrent against tax fraud rather than a tool to harass honest taxpayers.
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FBR empowers provincial officials to seize illicit cigarettes
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted new powers to provincial authorities to help stop the illegal trade of cigarettes across Pakistan.
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Pakistan Customs sets export values for mangoes
Karachi, July 15, 2025 – Pakistan Customs has officially notified the export values for mangoes for the current season, setting a fresh benchmark for exporters and international buyers as the country’s premium fruit continues to gain popularity across global markets.
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Section 11E gives FBR big teeth in sales tax recovery
Karachi, July 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been armed with unprecedented powers under the newly amended Section 11E of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 — a legislative shift that is set to dramatically reshape the landscape of tax enforcement in Pakistan.
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