January 31 was the statutory deadline for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to notify the income tax return forms for Tax Year 2026, but the authority has failed to do so so far, raising concerns over compliance with existing tax laws.
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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 shares comprehensive tax reform agenda with FPCCI stakeholders
Karachi – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday, January 31, 2026, presented its tax reform agenda to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) during a high-level seminar.
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FBR reports Rs7.18 trillion tax collection in first seven months of FY26
Islamabad, January 31, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday announced that tax collection reached Rs7.18 trillion during the first seven months (July–January) of the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a strong growth trajectory supported by reform-driven measures.
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FBR conducts interactive tax session for women entrepreneurs across Pakistan
Islamabad, January 31, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) organized a comprehensive Tax Awareness Session for women entrepreneurs under the guidance of Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial.
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SBP instructs banks to support FBR tax collection on January 31
Karachi, January 30, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday directed all commercial banks to facilitate tax collection by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) by observing extended working hours on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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FBR launches super tax recovery after apex court ruling, targets Rs200 billion
Islamabad, January 30, 2026: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated recovery of Super Tax from taxpayers following the landmark judgment of the Federal Constitutional Court. Field formations of the FBR began issuing notices on Thursday for outstanding Super Tax payments exceeding Rs200 billion.
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FBR’s limiting refund adjustment amount declared unlawful by FTO
Islamabad, January 30, 2026 — The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ruled that the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) practice of limiting the adjustment of income tax refunds against a taxpayer’s liability is unlawful and amounts to maladministration
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FBR cracks down on wealthy as luxury car sales soar 73% in Pakistan
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ramped up its monitoring of Pakistan’s wealthy elite as luxury car sales skyrocket by a staggering 73% in the first half of fiscal year 2025-26.
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FBR instructs Inland Revenue offices to open collection counters on January 31
Islamabad, January 28, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday directed all Inland Revenue (IR) field formations to keep their collection counters open on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening revenue collection towards the end of the month.
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FBR withholding tax collection surges past Rs3 trillion in first half of FY26
Islamabad, January 28, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected withholding tax over Rs3 trillion during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26 (1HFY26), reflecting a notable improvement in revenue mobilization despite mixed performance across various withholding tax heads.
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