Karachi, November 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced penalties for taxpayers who fail to submit their wealth statements for the tax year 2025.
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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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Pakistan mandates 100% X-ray scanning for all Afghan transit trade cargo (ATT)
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance supply chain security and mitigate elevated security risks, Pakistan has mandated 100% Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanning for all consignments under the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) regime.
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FBR issues new SOP for container X-ray scanning in Pakistan
Karachi, November 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing X-ray and Gamma-ray scanning of cargo containers at ports and terminals across Pakistan. The new procedure aims to strengthen border security while ensuring that goods are examined without damaging container integrity.
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FBR set to punish withholding agents for concealing key information
Karachi, November 16, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is moving toward strict enforcement of penal provisions against withholding agents who fail to provide complete information about individuals involved in major financial transactions.
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FBR collects massive Rs7 billion from export of services in FY25
Islamabad, November 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected an impressive Rs7 billion from the export of services during fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant 30% increase compared to Rs5.38 billion collected in the previous fiscal year.
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FBR explains sales tax exemption methodology for businesses
Karachi, November 15, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided detailed guidance on the methodology for accounting for sales tax exemptions in its tax expenditure reports.
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FBR announces withholding tax rates for imports in tax year 2026
Karachi, November 15, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released the updated withholding tax rates for imported goods for the tax year 2026, providing guidance for importers, withholding agents, and other stakeholders.
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Appraising officer penalized for aiding misdeclaration at Pakistan Customs
Karachi, November 14, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on a Pakistan Customs appraising officer after he was found guilty of facilitating misdeclaration that benefitted importers and caused significant revenue loss to the national exchequer.
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FBR reports eight-fold rise in FY2025 revenue through enforcement measures
Islamabad, November 14, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced a remarkable eight-fold increase in revenue collection for the fiscal year 2024–25, attributing the surge to new enforcement initiatives, governance reforms, and enhanced transparency.
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Customs officer faces major penalty for facilitating smuggling at Lahore Airport
Islamabad, November 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on a customs officer for facilitating the clearance of smuggled goods at Lahore Airport.
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