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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FBR says FTO order on cyber-security wrongly interpreted
Islamabad, October 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday strongly denied reports suggesting a cyber breach of its IT infrastructure, asserting that the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s (FTO) order regarding cyber-security had been misinterpreted by media outlets.
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Capital gain tax skyrockets 559% in 1QFY26 as PSX hits record highs
Karachi, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s roaring stock market rally has sent tax revenues soaring, with Capital Gain Tax (CGT) collection jumping by an astonishing 559% in the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025–26, according to official data.
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FBR makes unique identification marking (UIM) mandatory for cement monitoring
Islamabad, October 27, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced mandatory implementation of Unique Identification Marking (UIM) on cement products as part of its electronic monitoring under the Track and Trace System.
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FBR fails to issue 2025 manual tax return form
Islamabad, October 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not yet issued the manual income tax return form for the tax year 2025, even after extending the filing deadline twice.
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FBR Explains Property Valuation Table for Karachi: Key Points You Should Know
Karachi, October 25, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed explanation regarding the property valuation table for immovable properties in Karachi, implemented through a statutory regulatory order (SRO) issued in October 2024.
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FBR issues update on customs clearance at Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Islamabad, October 24, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued an update regarding customs clearance operations at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, confirming a temporary suspension of bilateral trade due to security concerns.
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