Islamabad, December 16, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday announced the deferment of newly notified valuation tables for immovable properties in Islamabad until January 31, 2026, or until the issuance of a revised Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO), whichever comes earlier.
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Traders plan protest over Islamabad property valuation hike
Islamabad, December 16, 2025 – Traders in the federal capital have rejected the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) recent increase in property valuation rates, warning of a protest and sit-in outside FBR House on December 22 if the controversial notification is not withdrawn.
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FBR invites customs-related proposals for Budget 2026-27
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially invited customs-related proposals from stakeholders for the upcoming federal budget 2026-27.
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FBR establishes digital enforcement stations under World Bank-funded revenue project
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the establishment of Digital Enforcement Stations (DES) at key locations across Pakistan as part of the World Bank-financed Pakistan Raises Revenue Project (PRRP).
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How Many Taxpayers Netted? IMF Asks FBR for Monthly Tax Net Report
Islamabad, December 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has directed Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit detailed monthly reports on new taxpayers added to the tax net, strengthening oversight under the ongoing IMF-supported economic program.
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What Will FBR Do With Hidden Income in Tax Year 2026? You Should Know
If you have concealed income, underreported earnings, or forgotten to declare certain assets, Tax Year 2026 could bring serious consequences. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened enforcement under the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, keeping Section 111 (Unexplained Income or Assets) fully applicable.
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FBR Approves Tax Credit for Video Analytics Installation in Textile Spinning Units
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new tax credit facility for textile spinning units to offset expenses incurred on the installation of video analytics systems, aimed at reducing costs for the sector while ensuring electronic monitoring of production.
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Senate seeks details of corruption complaints against FBR officials
The Senate has initiated a formal inquiry into alleged corruption within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), directing the tax authority to submit comprehensive details of complaints received against its officials since July 2023.
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FBR uncovers Rs19 billion potential tax evasion in tobacco sector
Islamabad, December 13, 2025 — Pakistan is grappling with a growing challenge of illicit trade in the tobacco sector, which continues to undermine the national economy and cause heavy losses to the public exchequer. The unchecked movement, storage, and use of non-duty-paid unmanufactured tobacco— the primary raw material for cigarette production— has emerged as a major source of large-scale evasion of Federal Excise Duty (FED) and other applicable taxes.
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What Is a Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Under Income Tax Ordinance, 2001?
Updated for Tax Year 2026: Pakistan has strengthened its international tax framework by introducing Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules under Section 109A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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