Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officially closed the 2025 income tax return filing process on Friday, refusing to extend the deadline beyond October 31 despite a significant shortfall from active taxpayer numbers.
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FBR nets 200 corporate cases through AI-driven audit selection
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s digital tax enforcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified over 200 corporate cases through an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven audit selection system, marking a milestone in the country’s tax modernization drive.
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Third extension looms: FBR faces uproar over return filing chaos
Karachi, October 31, 2025 – Mounting pressure from tax professionals and widespread outrage over persistent glitches in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online return filing system, IRIS, have fueled strong speculation that the government may soon announce a third extension in the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025.
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FBR generates over Rs13 billion sales tax from motor cars in FY25
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a record-breaking collection of Rs13 billion in sales tax from motor cars during the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), reflecting the rapid recovery and expansion of Pakistan’s automobile sector.
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Salary tax collection skyrockets 55% — FBR breaks record in FY25
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – In a stunning fiscal performance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a historic surge in salary tax collection, marking the highest growth across all income tax categories during fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25).
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FBR reports robust FY25 tax collection despite India tensions and global conflicts
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a strong performance in Pakistan’s federal tax collection during fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), despite regional tensions with India and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.
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FBR achieves historic 10.3% tax-to-GDP ratio in FY25
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – In a major fiscal milestone, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Wednesday that Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio surged to 10.3% in the fiscal year 2024–25 — breaking a decade-long stagnation that averaged just 8.7%.
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FBR suspends nine Faceless Customs officials in major crackdown
Karachi, October 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major disciplinary action by suspending nine officials associated with its flagship Faceless Customs project.
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FBR forms committee to address return filing glitches as deadline nears
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – As the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2025 rapidly approaches, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a dedicated committee to address the persistent technical glitches troubling taxpayers across Pakistan.
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FBR launches video surveillance system to monitor sugar supply chain
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially launched a comprehensive video surveillance and monitoring system for the sugar industry to enhance transparency, prevent tax evasion, and ensure accurate revenue collection.
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