Karachi, April 8, 2025 – Divago, a prominent pharmacy retail chain in Pakistan, announced that one of its outlets, previously sealed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has now been de-sealed after the company addressed the required tax compliance issues.
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IR Inspector Removed from Service Over Unauthorized Absence
Karachi, April 8, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty of removal from service on Arshad Ali Nasir, an Inspector Inland Revenue (BS-16) posted at Regional Tax Office (RTO-I) Karachi, for his prolonged unauthorized absence from duty.
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FBR Links Sugar Sales Tax to Retail Price
Islamabad, April 8, 2025 — In a significant policy shift, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new criteria for the assessment of sales tax on sugar supplies across the country.
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MTO Karachi Seals Divago Outlet for POS Non-Compliance
Karachi, April 8, 2025 – In a decisive move to enforce tax regulations, the Medium Tax Office (MTO Karachi) has sealed an outlet of Divago, a prominent pharmacy chain in Pakistan, due to its failure to integrate its Point of Sale (POS) system with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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KTBA Raises Red Flags on 8-Digit HS Code and UoM Compliance
The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has raised serious concerns regarding the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) mandate requiring the declaration of eight-digit Harmonized System (HS) Codes and specific Units of Measurement (UoM) in sales tax returns.
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Cigarette, Pharma Distributors Receive Rs14.53Bn Tax Relief: FBR
Karachi, April 6, 2025 – In a striking revelation, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed that distributors of cigarette and pharmaceutical products received a staggering Rs14.53 billion in tax concessions during the last fiscal year.
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KE Consumers Pay Rs 25 Billion Advance Tax in 8MFY25
Karachi, April 5, 2025 – K-Electric (KE) consumers have collectively paid a staggering Rs 25 billion as advance tax during the first eight months (July–February) of the current fiscal year 2024–25, marking a substantial increase in financial pressure amid rising energy costs.
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How to Import Vehicles into Pakistan Under Various Schemes
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has detailed the procedure for importing vehicles into Pakistan under various government schemes aimed at assisting overseas Pakistanis.
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Automotive Sector Dominates Customs Duty Relief in FBR Report
Karachi, April 2, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released its latest report, revealing that the automotive sector, particularly Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), leads in availing customs duty relief.
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How Much Tax Do You Pay for Property Transactions in Karachi?
Karachi, April 1, 2025 – Property transactions in Karachi are subject to various tax regulations, making the process intricate for buyers and sellers alike.
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