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  • Taxpayers brace for June 2026 tax dragnet as FBR chases elusive revenue target

    Taxpayers brace for June 2026 tax dragnet as FBR chases elusive revenue target

    Revenue shortfall nears Rs868 billion as tax authorities intensify enforcement efforts before fiscal year-end.

    Taxpayers are likely to face heightened scrutiny in June as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) prepares an aggressive enforcement drive to maximize revenue collection and reduce a substantial shortfall before the close of fiscal year 2025-26.

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  • MTO Karachi smashes May 2026 tax target ahead of deadline

    MTO Karachi smashes May 2026 tax target ahead of deadline

    Medium Taxpayers’ Office Karachi surpasses revenue goal with strong income tax and sales tax growth, boosting FBR’s fiscal outlook.

    The Medium Taxpayers’ Office (MTO) Karachi has exceeded its tax collection target for May 2026, achieving the milestone two days before month-end and delivering a strong boost to the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) revenue performance ahead of the fiscal year close.

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  • FBR chairman to review Karachi revenue drive ahead of fiscal year-end

    FBR chairman to review Karachi revenue drive ahead of fiscal year-end

    FBR chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial to assess tax collection performance and enforcement measures during key June visit.

    Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), is scheduled to visit Karachi on June 1, 2026, to review tax collection performance and enforcement efforts during the final month of fiscal year 2025-26.

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  • FBR announces weekend working days for tax collection

    FBR announces weekend working days for tax collection

    Tax offices to remain open on Saturday and Sunday as authorities move to boost revenue collection ahead of fiscal close.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, 2026, as normal working days for major tax offices across the country to facilitate taxpayers in the payment of duties and taxes.

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  • FBR declares additional reclaimed land at SAPT as customs area

    FBR declares additional reclaimed land at SAPT as customs area

    Newly notified area at South Asia Pakistan Terminal to be used for storage and handling of empty containers.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared an additional reclaimed area adjoining the South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT) as a customs area for the storage and handling of empty containers.

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  • IMF seeks detailed data on pending tax refunds from FBR

    IMF seeks detailed data on pending tax refunds from FBR

    IMF asks Pakistan’s tax authority to provide comprehensive information on refund arrears to improve transparency and ease business liquidity pressures.

    The International Monetary Fund has asked the Federal Board of Revenue to provide detailed information on pending tax refund claims as part of ongoing efforts to address liquidity pressures faced by businesses in Pakistan.

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  • FBR requests SBP to extend banking hours for tax collection

    FBR requests SBP to extend banking hours for tax collection

    Commercial banks directed to remain open late on May 29-30 to facilitate duty and tax payments

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has requested the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to extend banking hours on May 29 and 30, 2026 to facilitate the collection of government duties and taxes.

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  • FBR notifies fresh customs values for imported toys

    FBR notifies fresh customs values for imported toys

    Revised valuation ruling covers wide range of toy imports amid changes in global prices and trade patterns

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fresh customs values for imported toys and toy parts to determine duties and taxes at the import stage.

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  • PSX rally yields nearly Rs109 billion in CGT during 10MFY26

    PSX rally yields nearly Rs109 billion in CGT during 10MFY26

    Strong market performance boosts tax revenue as CGT collection surges over 260% in 10MFY26

    A strong rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange has helped tax authorities collect nearly Rs109 billion in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025–26, official sources said.

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  • FBR revises customs values for textile fabrics

    FBR revises customs values for textile fabrics

    Customs authorities revise valuation ruling for textile lining imports after decline in international market prices

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for the import of textile lining and invisible coated lining fabric originating from China following changes in international market prices.

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