Islamabad, November 1, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a historic milestone of 5.9 million income tax return filings during the fiscal year 2025 — the highest in Pakistan’s history.
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How to Check Your Name in FBR’s ATL 2025: Complete Taxpayers’ Guide
Islamabad, November 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the first Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for Tax Year 2025, enabling millions of Pakistanis to verify their active taxpayer status easily through multiple platforms.
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FBR unveils first ATL 2025: 6.24 million filers, massive shortfall sparks concern
Islamabad, November 1, 2025 – In a major development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the first Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for Tax Year 2025, revealing that 6.24 million taxpayers have filed their income tax returns — a number that’s raised eyebrows across financial circles.
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FBR shuts down 2025 return filing with huge deficit despite record compliance
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officially closed the 2025 income tax return filing process on Friday, refusing to extend the deadline beyond October 31 despite a significant shortfall from active taxpayer numbers.
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FBR nets 200 corporate cases through AI-driven audit selection
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s digital tax enforcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified over 200 corporate cases through an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven audit selection system, marking a milestone in the country’s tax modernization drive.
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Third extension looms: FBR faces uproar over return filing chaos
Karachi, October 31, 2025 – Mounting pressure from tax professionals and widespread outrage over persistent glitches in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online return filing system, IRIS, have fueled strong speculation that the government may soon announce a third extension in the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025.
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PM Shehbaz orders forensic audit of PRAL over major sales tax fraud
Islamabad, October 30, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a forensic audit of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) through an international consultancy firm after being briefed on a massive sales tax fraud that reportedly occurred due to outdated digital systems and poor monitoring.
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SRB extends agricultural income tax filing deadline to November 15, 2025
Karachi, October 30, 2025 – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has once again extended the deadline for filing Agricultural Income Tax (AIT) returns, giving taxpayers extra time to comply with filing requirements. The new deadline is now set for November 15, 2025, according to an official notification issued on Thursday.
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KTBA urges FBR to extend 2025 tax return deadline amid IRIS glitches
Karachi, October 30, 2025 – In a strong appeal to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has demanded an immediate extension in the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025, citing widespread technical glitches and instability in the IRIS online filing portal.
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FBR generates over Rs13 billion sales tax from motor cars in FY25
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a record-breaking collection of Rs13 billion in sales tax from motor cars during the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), reflecting the rapid recovery and expansion of Pakistan’s automobile sector.
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