Karachi, July 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the long-awaited process of issuing deferred sales tax refunds to exporters, particularly those outside the five zero-rated export sectors.
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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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FBR assigns additional charge of Member IR Operations post
Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially assigned additional responsibilities to a senior official through a notification issued on Monday. As per the announcement, Mohammad Iqbal, a BS-22 officer of the Inland Revenue Service, has been given the additional charge of the post of Member (IR Operations), in addition to his current role as Member (Admin/HR) at FBR Headquarters, Islamabad.
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Withholding Tax Card 2025-26 for Salary Income
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released the updated withholding tax card for salary income, applicable during the tax year 2025-26. This withholding mechanism is crucial for salaried individuals, as it outlines how tax is to be deducted from salary income by employers throughout the fiscal year.
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Lady Inland Revenue officer demoted over misconduct charges
Islamabad, July 27, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on a lady Inland Revenue Officer (IRO) for proven charges of inefficiency and misconduct.
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FBR gets new powers to control retail prices to fight tax evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been given fresh authority to fix retail prices of goods as part of the Finance Act, 2025 — a move aimed at tightening control over tax evasion in Pakistan’s markets.
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PM greenlights FBR digital system to monitor value chain
Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved the development of a state-of-the-art digital ecosystem within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure end-to-end monitoring of the entire value chain. This ambitious initiative aims to align Pakistan’s tax infrastructure with international best practices.
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FBR Drops You from Active Taxpayers List: Here’s Why
If you’ve recently noticed your name missing from the FBR’s Active Taxpayers List (ATL), you’re not alone—and you need to act fast! The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is now updating the ATL daily, which means your status can change anytime based on your tax compliance.
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Supreme Court rejects FBR input tax adjustment case
Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a legal setback as the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed its petition in a high-profile input tax adjustment case, reinforcing the importance of substantiated tax enforcement actions.
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FBR jolts fertilizer sector by revoking tax exemption certificate
Karachi, July 25, 2025 – In a move that has sent shockwaves across Pakistan’s fertilizer industry, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abruptly revoked a crucial tax exemption certificate previously granted to Engro Fertilizer Limited, one of the sector’s top players.
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FBR extends June tax return filing deadline to August 4
Islamabad, July 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the last date for filing Sales Tax and Federal Excise returns for the tax period of June 2025. According to a notification issued on Thursday, taxpayers now have until August 4, 2025 to complete their filing, provided that the due tax liability has already been deposited within the original due date.
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