The Pakistani government is facing a significant shortfall in its revenue target for fiscal year 2023, prompting analysts to suggest that the banking sector could be a prime target for additional taxation levies.
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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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IRS officers shuffled as FBR struggles to meet tax collection targets
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday May 05, 2023 announced a major reshuffle of officers in the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) from BS-17 to BS-20, citing the need to improve tax collection efforts.
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Sunset clause expires, RD on vehicle, mobile phone automatically withdrawn: FBR
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently made an announcement stating that the notification for imposing regulatory duties (RD) on the import of vehicles and mobile phones had a sunset clause that expired on March 31, 2023.
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FBR intensifies operations against sugar smuggling
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is taking steps to prevent sugar smuggling and ensure sufficient availability in the domestic market.
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FBR’s revenue collection from cigarette sales falls short of expectations despite FED hike
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) did not meet its revenue collection target from cigarette sales in April 2023, despite the sharp increase in Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the tobacco industry through the mini-budget in February this year.
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FBR signs information sharing pacts with Sindh and Balochistan
In an effort to promote efficiency and transparency in the tax collection system, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has entered into information sharing agreements with two provincial revenue boards, namely the Board of Revenue Sindh and the Board of Revenue Balochistan.
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FBR transfers high-ranking customs officials amid ongoing anti-smuggling operation
On Wednesday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) transferred several high-ranking officials of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) to different positions as the country intensified its efforts to combat smuggling.
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FBR misses April target by big margin despite high rates of sales tax, FED
ISLAMABAD: Despite the increase in rates of sales tax and federal excise duty through a recent mini-budget, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) missed its tax collection target for April 2023 by over Rs100 billion.
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FBR revokes notification on massive increase in FED on cigarettes
On May 2, 2023, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan revoked its earlier notification SRO 178(I)/2023, which had massively increased federal excise duty (FED) rates on cigarettes.
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FBR defines agricultural income for tax exemption
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided an explanation of agricultural income to allow for exemptions under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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