Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly strengthened its litigation management framework, marking notable progress in the resolution of long-pending revenue disputes.
This strategic transformation is now bearing fruit, with the Islamabad High Court recently ruling in favour of the FBR in multiple high-profile cases amounting to a total of Rs36.14 billion.
According to a press release issued on Friday, the FBR reported that these verdicts, delivered over the past week, represent a substantial breakthrough in the department’s ongoing legal battle to unlock stuck revenue. The FBR has been intensifying efforts to expedite litigation and ensure timely resolution of cases that have been lingering in various appellate forums, some for nearly a decade.
One of the most significant rulings involves M/s Bahria Town (Pvt) Limited, where the Islamabad High Court upheld the FBR’s revenue claims of Rs26.446 billion. This particular case had been under litigation for two and a half years. In addition, two more corporate tax disputes—collectively valued at Rs9.7 billion—were also decided in favour of the FBR. Notably, one of these cases had been pending for over nine years, while the other had seen delays spanning three years.
So far, the FBR has successfully recovered over Rs3 billion from these cases, with efforts ongoing to retrieve the remaining dues. The FBR’s proactive approach is part of a broader initiative to enhance compliance, enforce accountability, and secure long-overdue revenues.
These legal victories reflect the positive outcomes of judicial reforms, including the establishment of constitutional benches in the Supreme Court and High Courts. They also underscore the collaborative efforts of the government, led by the Prime Minister, in coordination with the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue.
Reaffirming its dedication to fairness and efficiency, the FBR has reiterated its commitment to transparency, adherence to due legal process, and systematic litigation management. By prioritizing the resolution of high-stakes tax cases, the FBR is not only enforcing tax laws but also playing a critical role in strengthening Pakistan’s financial stability and boosting contributions to the national exchequer.