Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that notices issued under Section 140 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 cannot demand immediate tax recovery on the same day of issuance. Instead, such notices must specify a future date for compliance, ensuring due process and legal protection.
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Aurangzeb engages business leaders ahead of July 19 strike
Karachi, July 15, 2025 – In a critical move to address mounting tensions over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) newly introduced tax regulations, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stepped forward to initiate dialogue with the country’s business leadership.
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FBR opens 2025 return filing portal on July 15
ISLAMABAD, July 14, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced the opening of the return filing portal for the tax year 2025, starting Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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Shehbaz orders helpline, AI upgrades to boost tax return filing
Islamabad, July 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the immediate establishment of a nationwide helpline to assist citizens with return filing for the tax year 2025, aiming to make the process easier, faster, and more inclusive for the general public.
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FBR Issues Timeline for ATL 2025 Publication
Karachi, July 14, 2025 – If you’re a taxpayer in Pakistan, now’s the time to pay close attention. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the schedule for the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025—and the countdown has already begun.
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FBR demands property values in 2025 tax returns
ISLAMABAD, July 14, 2025 – Are you among the return filers for tax year 2025? If yes, and you own immovable property, there’s a crucial update you need to know: the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) now requires you to declare the fair market value of all your properties in your tax return.
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Sales Tax Exemptions on Imports Soar by 74% in FY2025
Karachi, July 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed a substantial increase in sales tax exemptions on imports, marking a 74% surge during the tax year 2025, as per the recently published Tax Expenditure Report 2025.
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Karachi Property Valuations and New Tax Changes
Karachi, July 13, 2025 – The Karachi real estate sector is once again under the microscope as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) rolls out new tax reforms under the Finance Act, 2025, which will affect the property valuations.
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FBR unleashes digital dragnet in tax fraud crackdown
Karachi, July 13, 2025 – In a bold and unprecedented move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a sweeping digital manhunt, targeting IP addresses used in filing sales tax returns linked to fraudulent and flying invoices. This aggressive crackdown aims to unmask the faceless perpetrators behind massive tax fraud operations that have bled billions from the national treasury.
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FBR harassing exporters on tax fraud allegations: FTO
Karachi, July 12, 2025 — The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for harassing exporters by arbitrarily blocking or suspending their Sales Tax Registration Numbers (STRNs) on unproven allegations of tax fraud — in direct violation of superior court rulings.
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