Islamabad – Pakistan’s jewelry sector has raised serious concerns over taxation policies during a high-level meeting with the Federal Board of Revenue, highlighting issues that are negatively impacting business operations and growth.
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FBR chairman takes action on Karachi tax complaints
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has issued key directives to address long-standing tax and operational challenges faced by Karachi’s business community during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on March 26, 2026.
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FBR imposes major penalty on intelligence officer in tobacco tax case
Islamabad, March 26, 2026: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on an Inland Revenue intelligence officer following the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings in a high-profile raw tobacco tax case.
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FBR expands border infrastructure at Pakistan-Iran crossing
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a new customs station at the Pakistan-Iran border to streamline the handling of personal baggage for passengers entering the country from Iran. The move is aimed at improving border management and ensuring smoother processing for travelers.
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LTO Islamabad delegates powers to speed up tax assessments
Islamabad, March 26, 2026 – The Large Taxpayers Office Islamabad (LTO Islamabad) has delegated key powers to Inland Revenue (IR) officers to accelerate the assessment and processing of taxpayer cases, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce delays in tax administration.
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FBR extends sugar import tax relief under new SRO 527
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue has issued SRO 527(I)/2026, extending the sales tax exemption and concessional rates on the import of white crystalline sugar in a move aimed at stabilizing domestic prices and ensuring adequate supply in the market.
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FBR tightens cargo rules: Shipping lines and GHAs now liable
Islamabad, March 19, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the International Transshipment Rules through SRO 517(I)/2026, introducing stricter regulations for the movement of transshipment cargo. The updated rules aim to enhance accountability, prevent pilferage, and ensure proper payment of duties and taxes.
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FBR rolls out major relief for exporters under EFS
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new relief measures under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), aiming to ease compliance and improve liquidity for exporters, trade, and industry.
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FBR grants DP World 16.9 acres at Port Qasim amid Iran war
Karachi, March 18, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted a special storage facility to DP World at Port Qasim to handle international transshipment cargo, citing the ongoing crisis linked to the Iran war and heightened tensions in the Gulf region.
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FBR Moves Constitutional Court Over PHC Order on Tobacco Firms
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), challenging a decision of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) that ordered the de-sealing of three tobacco manufacturing companies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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