Islamabad, October 24, 2025 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has sounded a serious alarm over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) weak cybersecurity systems, revealing that hackers may have gained repeated unauthorized access to taxpayers’ confidential data.
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FBR cracks down on Karachi tax fraud with FPCCI, KCCI backing
Karachi, October 24, 2025 – In a major development shaking up the business community, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that it will consult key representatives from Pakistan’s top trade bodies — the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) — before moving ahead with sales tax fraud investigations in the Karachi region.
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FBR finalizes arrest procedure for businessmen in sales tax fraud cases
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a comprehensive procedure for the arrest of businessmen involved in sales tax fraud cases, following the formal nomination of representatives from leading trade organizations across Pakistan.
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Customs clearance at Pak-Afghan border remains suspended: FBR
Islamabad, October 23, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Thursday that customs clearance of exports and imports remains suspended at multiple Pakistan-Afghanistan border stations due to ongoing security concerns arising from unprovoked aggression from the Afghan side.
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FBR issues new procedure for changing NTN or STRN on gas and electricity bills
Islamabad, October 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a detailed procedure for changing the National Tax Number (NTN) or Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN) on gas and electricity bills of industrial consumers.
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FBR faces shortage of chartered accountants for third-party tax auditors
Karachi, October 21, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the second phase of hiring third-party tax auditors, but the country currently faces a significant shortage of qualified chartered accountants (CAs) to meet the government’s requirements.
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FBR dismisses senior auditor over Rs238 billion tax fraud case
Islamabad, October 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed a Senior Auditor, Mr. Altaf Hussain Khurho, from service in connection with a Rs238.41 billion tax fraud case, citing gross negligence and inefficiency in investigation.
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FBR sets bank cash withdrawal limit for non-filers in Pakistan
Karachi, October 19, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 now places restrictions on bank cash withdrawals and other financial transactions for non-filers in Pakistan.
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FBR breaks all records – 8.47 million filers on ATL 2024
Karachi, October 18, 2025 – In a landmark development for Pakistan’s tax system, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that a record 8.47 million taxpayers have been enrolled in the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2024 — the highest number in the country’s history.
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FBR to Publish Active Taxpayers List (ATL) 2025 on November 1
Islamabad, October 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially confirmed that it will release the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025 on November 1, 2025, following the recent extension in the income tax return filing deadline.
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