Islamabad, November 13, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned that strict action awaits 2025 return filers who have submitted false or misleading information in their electronically filed income tax returns.
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FBR imposes heavy fines for non-filing of 2025 income tax returns
Islamabad, November 13, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified strict monetary penalties for taxpayers who fail to file their 2025 income tax returns within the due date, marking one of the most stringent enforcement measures in recent years.
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FBR reconstitutes single portal committee for sales tax return filing
Islamabad, November 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially reconstituted the Single Portal Committee to streamline and facilitate the filing of sales tax returns by both federal and provincial taxpayers across Pakistan.
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FBR defines powers and jurisdiction of directorate-general of law
Islamabad, November 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the functions, jurisdiction, and powers of the Directorate-General of Law through a Gazette notification No. 2702-IR-I/2025, issued under section 230B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, section 30DDDA of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, and section 29(2)(e) of the Federal Excise Act, 2005.
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FBR mandates IP-CCTV installation across tobacco manufacturing units
Islamabad, November 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its regulatory oversight of Pakistan’s tobacco industry by mandating the installation of IP-CCTV cameras for real-time production monitoring.
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FBR sparks controversy with abrupt ban on manual tax return filing
Karachi, November 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ignited a storm in the tax community by issuing SRO 2107(I)/2025, officially ending manual filing of income tax returns for the current year.
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FBR reports strong enforcement gains in income tax collection FY2024-25
Islamabad, November 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a disaggregated analysis of income tax components for FY2024-25, showing marked improvement in enforcement efforts by field offices.
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FBR boosts business confidence with Rs493 billion refunds in FY2024-25
Islamabad, November 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and enhancing revenue generation by ensuring swift processing of refunds and rebates for businesses across Pakistan.
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Jackpot for FBR: Law Changes Drive 23% Surge in Export Tax Collection
Islamabad, November 6, 2025 — It’s a jackpot moment for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)! Thanks to recent tax law changes, the authority has recorded a remarkable 23% jump in withholding tax collection from exports during the fiscal year 2024–25, signaling stronger revenue performance and improved compliance.
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Pakistan issues customs rules for barter trade with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan
Karachi, November 5, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has officially notified the customs clearance procedure for barter trade with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, marking a significant development in the country’s regional trade framework.
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