Islamabad, May 17, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the formation of a joint working group tasked with enforcing the blocking of mobile phone SIMs belonging to non-filers of income tax returns.
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FBR, Pakistan’s national tax collecting agency, plays a crucial role in the country’s economy. Pakistan Revenue is committed to providing readers with the latest updates and developments regarding FBR activities.
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FBR Engages Traders to Address Concerns on Tajir Dost Scheme
Islamabad, May 17, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) took proactive steps on Friday by convening a crucial meeting with representatives from various trade unions across the country to address concerns raised by the trade and business community regarding the implementation of the Tajir Dost Scheme.
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PIC Directs FBR to Disclose Information on Tax Evasion
The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to disclose detailed information regarding tax evasion investigations involving prominent enterprises.
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Bakhtiar Muhammad Appointed as Official Spokesperson for FBR
Islamabad, May 16, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday announced the appointment of Bakhtiar Muhammad, a senior BS-21 officer of the Inland Revenue Service, as its official spokesperson, effective immediately.
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SBP Raises Red Flag on FBR’s Impressive Collection Growth
Karachi, May 14, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has cast doubt on the celebrated revenue collection growth reported by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), especially at a time of soaring inflation and steep rupee depreciation.
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Telecom Operators Launch Daily SIM Blocking for Non-Filers
In a bid to bolster tax compliance and enforcement measures, telecom operators in Pakistan have initiated the daily blocking of SIM cards belonging to non-filers of income tax returns.
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FBR Acknowledges Traders Enrolled in Tajir Dost Scheme
Islamabad, May 13, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday honored the first batch of traders registered under the Tajir Dost Scheme.
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ATL Expands to 4.22 Million Amid SIM Blocking Fears
Karachi, May 13, 2024 – The Active Taxpayers List (ATL) has surged to 4.22 million individuals as the looming threat of SIM card blocking for non-compliance compelled previously non-compliant citizens to make tax filings, sources disclosed on Monday.
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Pakistan Considers Ending Tax Exemptions on Imports
Pakistan is contemplating significant changes to its tax policies, with plans to withdraw tax exemptions on imports in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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Telecom Operators Begin Blocking SIMs of Non-Filers in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 10, 2024 – Pakistan’s telecom operators have begun the process of blocking mobile phone SIM cards belonging to individuals who have not filed their income tax returns.
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