Islamabad, December 8, 2025 – A wave of confusion spread among return filers on Monday after many taxpayers unexpectedly received SMS reminders urging them to file their income tax returns for Tax Year 2025, despite having already filed before the deadline.
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Karachi Customs seizes smuggled mobile phones, tampered Prado worth Rs96 million
Karachi, December 7, 2025 – In a major crackdown on smuggling, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi has seized 564 high-end smuggled mobile phones along with a tampered Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, valued at a total of Rs96 million. The operation took place near the Karachi–Hyderabad Toll Plaza and was conducted based on precise intelligence.
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FBR issues first-ever customs valuation ruling for aromatic chemicals: VR 2029
Karachi, December 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has, for the first time, introduced fixed customs values for a range of aromatic chemicals to standardize the assessment of duties and taxes at the import stage.
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FBR Expands Tax Net, Integrates Over 10,800 Tier-1 Retailers into POS System
Islamabad, December 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully integrated 10,858 Tier-1 retailers into its Point of Sales (POS) system, strengthening documentation of transactions for major retailers, particularly in the hotel and restaurant sector.
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FBR Cuts Customs Values of Imported Silicon by Up to 32%
Karachi, December 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant reduction in the customs values of imported silicon in primary form, lowering rates by up to 32% for the calculation of duties and taxes. The move aims to streamline import assessments and provide relief to businesses importing silicon.
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Tax Treatment of Deceased Individuals for Tax Year 2026: What Section 87 Explains
As Pakistan enters tax year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026), taxpayers and families handling estates are asking a key question: How does the tax law treat individuals who pass away during the tax year?
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IRSOA welcomes appointment of Zubair Bilal as Member IR Operations
Islamabad, December 4, 2025 – The Inland Revenue Service Officers Association (IRSOA) has warmly welcomed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) decision to elevate senior Inland Revenue officer Zubair Bilal to the position of Member IR Operations.
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FBR Outsources Media and Public Relations Affairs
Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a process to outsource its media management and public relations functions as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen communication and public engagement. The initiative aims to enhance the agency’s visibility and highlight key reforms under the FBR Transformation Plan.
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FBR Appoints Zubair Bilal as New Member Inland Revenue Operations
Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a major administrative reshuffle, appointing senior Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officer Zubair Bilal (BS-21) as Member Inland Revenue (IR) Operations with immediate effect.
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FBR notifies fresh customs values for polyester yarn imports
Islamabad, December 2, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fresh customs values for polyester partially oriented yarn to determine duty and taxes at the import stage. The move comes under Valuation Ruling No. 2026/2025, issued by the Directorate General of Customs Valuations, a wing of the FBR.
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