Karachi, July 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally issued a detailed list specifying exemptions from regulatory duty on a wide range of imported goods.
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Tax-Free Total Income Costs FBR Rs443 Billion in FY25
Karachi, July 6, 2025 — Did you know the government’s decision to allow tax-free total income to certain groups cost the national exchequer a whopping Rs443 billion during fiscal year 2024–25? This eye-opening figure was revealed in a detailed report by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), highlighting the growing impact of tax exemptions on the country’s revenue base.
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Pakistan’s export share rises in US market, slips with China
Islamabad, July 6, 2025 – Pakistan’s export landscape is shifting—and the numbers tell an interesting story. According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan for FY 2024-25, the country’s export share to the United States has grown, while it has declined with China.
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Bangladesh beats Pakistan, India in cotton yield
In a striking revelation from the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025, Bangladesh has outperformed both Pakistan and India in cotton yield—despite growing the crop on a significantly smaller area.
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FBR reports ATL surges to record 7.27 million amid new restrictions
Karachi, July 4, 2025 – In a historic move that’s sending shockwaves through financial and business circles, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that Pakistan’s Active Taxpayers List (ATL) has skyrocketed to an all-time high of 7.27 million!
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Sections 37A, 37B: Tax Fraud on Trial
Islamabad, July 3, 2025 — Pakistan’s tax enforcement regime just entered a whole new territory, and the business community is on edge. With the implementation of Sections 37A and 37B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 — introduced via the Finance Act, 2025 — the government has signaled zero tolerance for tax fraud.
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Finance Ministry issues major errata to tax expenditure report
Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – In an unexpected twist that has stirred both curiosity and criticism, the Finance Ministry has issued a formal errata to its tax expenditure report for the fiscal year 2024-25, drastically revising earlier figures and raising questions about transparency in budget formulation.
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Hidden Amnesty in Finance Act 2025? Let’s Break It Down Together
Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – Think tax amnesties are a thing of the past? Think again. In a surprising twist, the Finance Act, 2025 may have quietly reintroduced an amnesty—but this time, it’s wrapped in legalese and called the “declaration of sufficient sources.” Confused? Let’s walk through it.
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After Decades, FBR Crosses 10% Tax-to-GDP Milestone
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – In a landmark achievement that signals a turning point in Pakistan’s fiscal journey, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally shattered a decades-old barrier by securing a double-digit tax-to-GDP ratio for the fiscal year 2024-25 — a feat last witnessed generations ago.
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FBR bars India, Israel from global services procurement process
Karachi, July 1, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially declared India and Israel ineligible to participate in its ongoing international procurement process for audit-related services, reaffirming compliance with Pakistan’s federal policy directives.
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