Karachi, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed a concerning trend in Pakistan’s fiscal performance, disclosing that the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio has remained in the single digits consistently from the fiscal year 2000-01 to 2023-24.
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FBR moves to track undocumented transactions via banks
ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a key initiative under the Finance Bill 2025-26 aimed at curbing undocumented economic activity by capturing high-value banking transactions made by unregistered businesses across Pakistan.
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FBR proposes tax concessions on SCRA investments
ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a key amendment under the Finance Bill 2025-26 aimed at regulating tax benefits for investments made through Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRA).
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FBR further extends deadline for mandatory electronic integration
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again extended the deadline for mandatory electronic integration of businesses into its centralized computerized system, in a continued effort to strengthen digital tax documentation and ensure comprehensive compliance.
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FTO directs FBR to cease sealing of Tier-1 retail outlets
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – In a significant decision for Pakistan’s formal retail sector, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately halt the sealing of Tier-1 retail outlets.
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FBR clarifies arrest powers proposed under Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued a detailed clarification regarding the arrest provisions proposed in the Finance Bill 2025, aiming to address widespread confusion and public concern over its interpretation.
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FBR collects Rs180 billion in regulatory duty during FY24
KARACHI, June 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported the collection of Rs180.54 billion in regulatory duty during the fiscal year 2023-24, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.3% compared to Rs173 billion in FY23.
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Banks should be treated as normal companies for taxation: FBR
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a firm stance on overhauling the taxation framework for banks, recommending that the banking sector be treated like any other company for taxation purposes.
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FBR reports 545% property transactions tax surge in half decade
KARACHI, June 20, 2025 – In a jaw-dropping revenue leap, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded an astonishing 545% increase in income tax collection from transactions involving immovable properties over the past five years — a figure that signals a dramatic shift in the taxation landscape.
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Salary tax collection skyrockets 200% in five years: FBR
Karachi, June 19, 2025 – In a jaw-dropping revelation, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a stunning 200% surge in salary tax collection over the past five years, marking a historic rise in Pakistan’s direct tax landscape.
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