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.
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the establishment of Digital Enforcement Stations (DES) at key locations across Pakistan as part of the World Bank-financed Pakistan Raises Revenue Project (PRRP).
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Islamabad, December 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has directed Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit detailed monthly reports on new taxpayers added to the tax net, strengthening oversight under the ongoing IMF-supported economic program.
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If you have concealed income, underreported earnings, or forgotten to declare certain assets, Tax Year 2026 could bring serious consequences. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened enforcement under the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, keeping Section 111 (Unexplained Income or Assets) fully applicable.
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new tax credit facility for textile spinning units to offset expenses incurred on the installation of video analytics systems, aimed at reducing costs for the sector while ensuring electronic monitoring of production.
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The Senate has initiated a formal inquiry into alleged corruption within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), directing the tax authority to submit comprehensive details of complaints received against its officials since July 2023.
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Islamabad, December 13, 2025 — Pakistan is grappling with a growing challenge of illicit trade in the tobacco sector, which continues to undermine the national economy and cause heavy losses to the public exchequer. The unchecked movement, storage, and use of non-duty-paid unmanufactured tobacco— the primary raw material for cigarette production— has emerged as a […]
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Updated for Tax Year 2026: Pakistan has strengthened its international tax framework by introducing Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules under Section 109A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – In a significant enforcement action against the illicit tobacco trade, the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Abbottabad has dismantled a fully operational illegal cigarette manufacturing facility, seizing high-capacity MK-8 cigarette-making machines, packing units, stamping and bundle-making equipment, along with substantial quantities of raw tobacco, packaging materials, and non-duty-paid cigarettes.
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Islamabad, December 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to accelerate the release of sales tax refunds, aiming to improve liquidity for businesses and boost economic activity across the country.
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Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the principles of taxation for permanent establishments (PEs) of non-resident persons operating in Pakistan under Section 105 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 for the tax year 2026.
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