Tax Ombudsman calls for stronger coordination between statutory tax powers and grievance redressal to enhance taxpayer confidence.
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FBR redefines sales tax benchmark for tax expenditure estimates
Revised methodology excludes exports, diplomatic exemptions and other structural tax provisions to align reporting with international best practices.
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FBR revises tax expenditure methodology, excludes key tax relief measures
Tax authority adopts international reporting standards, narrowing the scope of tax expenditures by excluding structural tax provisions and treaty-based exemptions.
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Audit flags FBR failure to recover Rs54 billion in tax concealment cases
Government auditors cite persistent enforcement gaps as over 1,180 cases involving unexplained income and assets remain tied up in legal proceedings.
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FBR cracks down on hidden retail prices of Third Schedule items
New sales tax order mandates clear retail price and tax display on Third Schedule goods to curb tax evasion
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Gold Traders Asked to Pay 30% Higher Income Tax Than Last Year
FBR and jewellers agree to strengthen tax compliance and establish liaison representatives at Regional Tax Offices
KARACHI: Gold traders across Pakistan have been advised to pay 30% higher income tax than the previous year as part of efforts to improve tax compliance following discussions between the jewellery industry and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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FBR gets Rs85.6 billion for FY27 salaries and operations
Government raises FBR allocation by 11% to strengthen tax administration, digitalization and revenue collection efforts
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FBR forgoes Rs1.52trn sales tax on POL products due to petroleum levy
Tax Expenditure Report 2026 says exemption on petroleum products remains one of Pakistan’s largest tax expenditures
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FBR grants Rs1.56bn sales tax exemptions on gold imports
Tax Expenditure Report 2026 highlights exemption under Entrustment Scheme to support value-added jewellery exports
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Automotive sector receives Rs258bn customs duty relief: FBR
Tax Expenditure Report 2026 shows automobile industry accounted for nearly 57% of total customs duty concessions in FY2024-25
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