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FBR to introduce new audit selection parameters to raise tax revenue

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Tax authority plans broader reforms to strengthen compliance and expand tax base The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will develop new audit selection parameters aimed at improving revenue collection and broadening Pakistan’s tax base as the country faces persistent tax shortfalls, officials said.

FBR authorizes vendors for production monitoring in beverage sub-sectors

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Move aims to enhance tax compliance and curb revenue leakages in bottled water and juice industries The Federal Board of Revenue has taken another step toward strengthening tax compliance and industrial transparency by finalizing the authorization of vendors for production monitoring systems in the beverages sector, including bottled water and packaged juices.

FBR targets bottled water production through electronic monitoring

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Electronic production tracking system introduced to curb sales tax evasion The Federal Board of Revenue has launched an electronic monitoring system for bottled water production aimed at preventing sales tax evasion and improving tax compliance in the sector.

FBR to launch AI-based system to check false data in tax returns through Finance Bill 2026

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Government plans technology-driven tax reforms to curb evasion and improve transparency Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to introduce an AI-based tax system through the upcoming Finance Bill 2026 to identify false information in tax returns and strengthen enforcement against tax evasion.

FBR tax-to-GDP ratio slips in 9MFY26 despite 10% revenue growth

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Pakistan’s tax collection rises to Rs9.31 trillion but tax-to-GDP ratio declines ISLAMABAD – The tax-to-GDP ratio based on revenue collection by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) declined during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26 despite a 10% increase in overall tax collection.

FBR issues new import values for solar panels

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

FBR revises customs values for solar panels Federal Board of Revenue on Tuesday issued fresh import values for solar panels for the assessment of customs duty and taxes on imported consignments.

FBR introduces new tax enrolment rules for foreign NGOs

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Federal Board of Revenue on Monday introduced new conditions for foreign non-government organizations seeking e-enrolment in Pakistan’s national tax system.

FBR reports 37% surge in revenue paid with income tax returns

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Federal Board of Revenue has reported a 37 percent increase in revenue paid along with income tax returns for the tax year 2025, reflecting improved tax compliance and higher voluntary payments.

FBR Warns Taxpayers Over Non-Declaration of Property

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Federal Board of Revenue has warned taxpayers of strict legal action for failing to declare property details in income tax returns for tax year 2026.

Pakistan apex court strikes down tax on deemed property income

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 — Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court on Thursday declared the tax on deemed property income unlawful, dismissing appeals filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and striking down Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

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