Islamabad, November 4, 2025 – In a major crackdown move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unleashed a sweeping new rule to bring thousands of retailers under digital supply chain surveillance, tightening the noose on tax evasion and undocumented trade.
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FBR allows taxpayers to file 2025 returns till November 15
Islamabad, November 4, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced that taxpayers who missed the October 31 deadline can now file their income tax returns for Tax Year 2025 until November 15, 2025.
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Pakistan’s inflation jumps to 6.2% in October 2025 amid rising prices
Islamabad, November 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose sharply to 6.2% year-on-year (YoY) in October 2025, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Hubco achieves completion of Thar Coal Power Projects under CPEC
Karachi, November 3, 2025 – The Hub Power Company Limited (Hubco) has officially announced the Project Completion Date (PCD) for its two major Thar coal-based power ventures — Thar Energy Limited (TEL) and ThalNova Power Thar (Private) Limited (TNPTL) — achieved on October 31, 2025, as per the terms of their project financing agreements.
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Brace for impact: FBR targets record Rs22 trillion tax collection by FY2030
Islamabad, November 1, 2025 – Get ready, taxpayers — a massive tax storm is on the horizon! The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been handed an ambitious target to almost double Pakistan’s total tax collection to a staggering Rs22 trillion by fiscal year 2029-30.
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PM Shehbaz lauds FBR for achieving milestone in tax filings
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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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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Govt raises petrol, diesel prices for first fortnight of November 2025
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – The federal government has announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices for the first half of November 2025, following recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
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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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Pakistan unveils offshore exploration bidding results after 18-year gap
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – In a landmark move to strengthen Pakistan’s energy security and boost local resource development, the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has announced the results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, held after an 18-year hiatus.
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