Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – Buyers of new motor cars have paid nearly Rs19 billion in advance income tax to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) during the first seven months (July 2025 – January 2026) of the current fiscal year.
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FBR withholding tax hits non-filers: Over Rs20 billion collected in 7 months
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – Non-filers of income tax returns or those not on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) have contributed over Rs20 billion in withholding tax on cash withdrawals during the first seven months (July 2025 – January 2026) of the current fiscal year, according to officials from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Tie the knot, pay the tax: Marriage functions bring Rs1.7bn to FBR
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – Marriage functions and social gatherings held across Pakistan generated Rs1.70 billion in income tax revenue for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) during the first seven months (July 2025 – January 2026) of the current fiscal year.
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FBR launches digital sales tax withholding system for online goods
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a new digital system for Sales Tax Withholding (STWH) on online goods. This step aims to improve tax compliance in Pakistan’s growing e-commerce sector.
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Power bills dim FBR revenues as electricity tax collection drops 21%
Islamabad, February 10, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday reported a sharp 21 percent decline in income tax collection on electricity consumption during the first seven months (July to January) of the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting subdued economic activity and lower electricity usage by commercial and industrial consumers.
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FBR rakes it in: January income tax up 28% thanks to super tax push
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a robust 28.58% year-on-year (YoY) increase in income tax collection for January 2026, largely driven by the recovery of super tax following a landmark ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court, according to provisional data.
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FBR collects Rs10.22 billion as NEV Adoption Levy in 1HFY26
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs10.22 billion as New Energy Vehicle (NEV) adoption levy during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2025-26, according to official data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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FBR records dip in tax-to-GDP ratio despite higher revenue in 1HFY26
Islamabad, February 7, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a decline in Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 4.75% during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to official data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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How to Apply to FBR for Approval of a Gratuity Fund – Step-by-Step Guide
Employers in Pakistan who establish a gratuity fund for their employees must obtain formal approval from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure tax recognition and compliance. The procedure and documentation requirements are clearly outlined in Rule 115 of the Income Tax Rules, 2002 (amended up to November 24, 2023).
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Can FBR officials break into a building for tax recovery?
Many taxpayers often ask whether officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are legally allowed to break into a building during tax recovery proceedings. The answer lies in Rule 148 of the Income Tax Rules, 2002 (amended up to November 24, 2026), which clearly defines the scope and conditions of such authority.
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