Pakistan Revenue
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.
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the transfer of Muhammad Saeed Watto, a BS-20 officer of the Pakistan Customs Service, to the position of Collector at the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi. The transfer comes as part of a broader reshuffling of senior customs […]
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Karachi, January 5, 2026 — The Regional Tax Office (RTO)-II, Karachi, in collaboration with Inland Revenue Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), has confiscated 1,800 bags of sugar after intercepting trucks carrying counterfeit Track and Trace System (TTS) stamps during a major enforcement operation.
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If you use mobile phones, landlines, or internet services in Pakistan, you are already paying advance income tax—often without realizing it. For tax year 2026, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) continues to collect this tax under Section 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated the advance income tax framework on electricity consumption for tax year 2026, affecting industrial, commercial, and certain domestic consumers across Pakistan.
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Motor vehicle owners in Pakistan must understand motor vehicle tax and advance tax obligations for tax year 2026 to avoid penalties and compliance issues. The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, updated for Tax Year 2026, lays down these rules under Section 234, which governs the collection of advance tax along with motor vehicle tax.
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Islamabad, January 4, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Sunday took strict enforcement action against a sugar mill for non-compliance with mandatory production monitoring requirements, including the failure to install the digital eye system.
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What is Advance Tax on Brokerage and Commission? Advance tax on brokerage and commission is a withholding tax deducted at source by the payer (principal) on payments made to the agent.
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Why You Must Know Advance Tax on Motor Vehicles Planning to buy a car, jeep, SUV, or other motor vehicle in 2026? • The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collects advance tax at the time of purchase, registration, leasing, or transfer.
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What is the 0.8% Tax on Cash Withdrawals? If your name is not on the Active Taxpayers’ List (ATL) in Pakistan, Section 231AB of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (updated for 2026) requires banks to deduct 0.8% advance tax on cash withdrawals.
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Can You Get a Reward for Reporting Tax Evasion in Pakistan? Yes. Citizens of Pakistan are legally entitled to receive a reward for providing credible information that leads to the detection or collection of evaded income tax.
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