Islamabad, July 3, 2025 — Pakistan’s tax enforcement regime just entered a whole new territory, and the business community is on edge. With the implementation of Sections 37A and 37B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 — introduced via the Finance Act, 2025 — the government has signaled zero tolerance for tax fraud.
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FBR unleashes on-spot customs checks on cleared goods
Islamabad, July 3, 2025 — In a bold move to tighten its grip on the movement of goods across the country, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered customs officials to reexamine cargo — even after it has been cleared from customs stations.
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How to pay just 5% sales tax at Islamabad restaurants?
Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – Dining out in Islamabad just got more affordable—if you know the rules. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new mechanism that lets customers pay only 5% sales tax at Islamabad restaurants, provided they follow one simple condition.
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Parallel FBR audits of Honda Cars get court backing
Lahore, July 2, 2025 – In a landmark judgment, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has upheld the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) authority to initiate audit proceedings under Section 177 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, independent of ongoing reassessment proceedings under Section 122(5A).
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FBR imposes additional customs duty for FY2025-26
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – In a significant fiscal measure aimed at strengthening domestic industries and regulating imports, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued SRO 1151(I)/2025, dated June 30, 2025, to impose additional customs duty on a wide range of imported goods for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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FBR Notifies Regulatory Duty Chart for FY 2025-26
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the regulatory duty (RD) rates applicable for the fiscal year 2025–26, effective from July 1, 2025.
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After Decades, FBR Crosses 10% Tax-to-GDP Milestone
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – In a landmark achievement that signals a turning point in Pakistan’s fiscal journey, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally shattered a decades-old barrier by securing a double-digit tax-to-GDP ratio for the fiscal year 2024-25 — a feat last witnessed generations ago.
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FBR bars India, Israel from global services procurement process
Karachi, July 1, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially declared India and Israel ineligible to participate in its ongoing international procurement process for audit-related services, reaffirming compliance with Pakistan’s federal policy directives.
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FBR reduces transit cargo examination to 5% to boost efficiency
Islamabad, June 30, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday officially announced the reduction of transit cargo examination to just 5%. This step is aimed at minimizing procedural delays and enhancing Pakistan’s role as a regional transit hub.
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Finance Act 2025 grants IR officers civil court powers
Karachi, June 29, 2025 – In a significant legislative development, the Finance Act, 2025 has introduced sweeping changes to the powers of Inland Revenue (IR) officers by granting them the authority of a civil court during the course of inquiries under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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