Karachi, September 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, has provided a detailed explanation of the method of accounting that taxpayers must follow for the tax year 2025-26.
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FBR limits deduction for consumer loans in 2025-26
Karachi, September 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced new restrictions on deductions related to consumer loans, a move aimed at strengthening oversight of lending practices in the financial sector.
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FBR sets conditions for deductions for bad debts
Karachi, September 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again tightened its grip on tax compliance by issuing clear rules regarding deductions for bad debts during the tax year 2025-26.
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Pakistan grants tax exemption to judiciary of superior courts
Karachi, September 13, 2025 – Pakistan’s apex tax agency, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally granted income tax exemption to judges of the superior judiciary for the tax year 2025–26.
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FBR to launch flagship cargo tracking system to curb smuggling
Karachi, September 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has accelerated efforts to roll out its flagship Cargo Tracking System (CTS), a digital initiative aimed at boosting revenue, curbing smuggling, and improving trade documentation.
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FBR faces backlash over return filing chaos
Lahore, September 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has landed in hot water after a wave of criticism erupted over persistent glitches in the return filing system.
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REIT schemes secure Rs75 billion tax exemption in TY2024
Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) schemes in Pakistan availed a record Rs75.55 billion in income tax exemptions during the tax year 2024, according to the latest report issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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FBR grants Rs17 billion tax exemption to EOBI income
Karachi, September 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided significant relief to the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) by granting a tax exemption worth Rs17 billion on its income for the tax year 2024.
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No tax on agricultural income under Section 41 of Tax Ordinance
Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – Pakistan’s tax laws provide a clear exemption for earnings derived from agriculture, a major sector of the national economy. Section 41 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, explicitly states that agricultural income is exempt from federal taxation, underscoring the government’s recognition of agriculture as a protected source of livelihood.
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Unlocking other income sources in Pakistan’s tax framework
Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued the latest version of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, reflecting amendments introduced through the Finance Act, 2025.
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