Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved the development of a state-of-the-art digital ecosystem within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure end-to-end monitoring of the entire value chain. This ambitious initiative aims to align Pakistan’s tax infrastructure with international best practices.
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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.
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FBR Drops You from Active Taxpayers List: Here’s Why
If you’ve recently noticed your name missing from the FBR’s Active Taxpayers List (ATL), you’re not alone—and you need to act fast! The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is now updating the ATL daily, which means your status can change anytime based on your tax compliance.
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Supreme Court rejects FBR input tax adjustment case
Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a legal setback as the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed its petition in a high-profile input tax adjustment case, reinforcing the importance of substantiated tax enforcement actions.
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FBR jolts fertilizer sector by revoking tax exemption certificate
Karachi, July 25, 2025 – In a move that has sent shockwaves across Pakistan’s fertilizer industry, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abruptly revoked a crucial tax exemption certificate previously granted to Engro Fertilizer Limited, one of the sector’s top players.
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FBR extends June tax return filing deadline to August 4
Islamabad, July 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the last date for filing Sales Tax and Federal Excise returns for the tax period of June 2025. According to a notification issued on Thursday, taxpayers now have until August 4, 2025 to complete their filing, provided that the due tax liability has already been deposited within the original due date.
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FBR shares procedure to access IRIS Portal for new return filers
As the 2025 tax return filing season begins, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) anticipates a surge in the number of new taxpayers filing their income tax returns. In light of the latest measures introduced through the Finance Act, 2025, the FBR has issued detailed guidelines to help individuals, companies, and associations of persons (AOPs) access the IRIS portal, which is the official platform for online tax return submission.
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FBR recovers Rs7.81 billion in penalties from non-filers
Islamabad, July 24, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully recovered a total of Rs7.81 billion in penalties imposed on non-filers over the past five tax years, signaling intensified efforts to enforce tax compliance and expand the national tax base.
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FBR takes notice over misconduct in use of operational vehicles
Karachi, July 24, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a formal notice following an incident involving the inappropriate behavior of a tax officer while using an operational vehicle, sparking widespread criticism on social media.
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FBR Shocks Taxpayers with AI-Driven Tax Notices
Karachi, July 23, 2025 – In a dramatic move that has rattled the already tense business environment, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fired off a barrage of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated notices targeting sales tax return anomalies spanning the last five years. This sudden strike by the FBR has left taxpayers—especially exporters and manufacturers—reeling in disbelief.
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Principal appraiser penalized for shocking inefficiency
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dropped the hammer on a principal appraiser involved in a serious case of negligence that cost the exchequer dearly.
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