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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FBR issues draft insurance guarantee format for export facilitation scheme
Islamabad, November 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a detailed draft of the insurance guarantee format required under Pakistan’s Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), originally notified through SRO 957(I)/2021.
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FBR imposes penalties for 2025 wealth statement non-submission
Karachi, November 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced penalties for taxpayers who fail to submit their wealth statements for the tax year 2025.
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Pakistan mandates 100% X-ray scanning for all Afghan transit trade cargo (ATT)
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance supply chain security and mitigate elevated security risks, Pakistan has mandated 100% Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanning for all consignments under the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) regime.
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FBR issues new SOP for container X-ray scanning in Pakistan
Karachi, November 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing X-ray and Gamma-ray scanning of cargo containers at ports and terminals across Pakistan. The new procedure aims to strengthen border security while ensuring that goods are examined without damaging container integrity.
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FBR set to punish withholding agents for concealing key information
Karachi, November 16, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is moving toward strict enforcement of penal provisions against withholding agents who fail to provide complete information about individuals involved in major financial transactions.
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PM Shehbaz orders overhaul of tax collection in key economic sectors
Islamabad, November 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to implement strong administrative and institutional reforms to curb tax evasion and fix longstanding weaknesses in tax collection across major sectors, including tobacco and tiles.
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FBR collects massive Rs7 billion from export of services in FY25
Islamabad, November 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected an impressive Rs7 billion from the export of services during fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant 30% increase compared to Rs5.38 billion collected in the previous fiscal year.
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