Karachi, July 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially issued the updated customs duty rates applicable on the import of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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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 announces promotion of senior officers to BS-22 rank
Islamabad, July 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally notified the promotion of several senior officers from Grade BS-21 to the apex civil service rank of BS-22.
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FBR shatters records as active taxpayers list hits 7.40 million
Karachi, July 18, 2025 – In a massive breakthrough for Pakistan’s tax enforcement regime, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set an unprecedented record: the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) has skyrocketed to an astonishing 7.40 million by July 17, 2025.
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FBR warns release of tax fraudsters threatens future deterrence
Islamabad, July 18, 2025 – Rashid Mehmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has issued a strong warning that the repeated release of tax fraudsters poses a serious threat to the credibility and effectiveness of Pakistan’s tax enforcement regime.
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FBR Notifies Rates for New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the rates for the newly introduced New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy, enacted under the New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy Act, 2025.
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FBR empowers provincial officials to seize illicit cigarettes
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted new powers to provincial authorities to help stop the illegal trade of cigarettes across Pakistan.
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Section 11E gives FBR big teeth in sales tax recovery
Karachi, July 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been armed with unprecedented powers under the newly amended Section 11E of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 — a legislative shift that is set to dramatically reshape the landscape of tax enforcement in Pakistan.
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Supreme Court Halts Same-Day Tax Recovery Notices
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that notices issued under Section 140 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 cannot demand immediate tax recovery on the same day of issuance. Instead, such notices must specify a future date for compliance, ensuring due process and legal protection.
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FBR opens 2025 return filing portal on July 15
ISLAMABAD, July 14, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced the opening of the return filing portal for the tax year 2025, starting Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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FBR Issues Timeline for ATL 2025 Publication
Karachi, July 14, 2025 – If you’re a taxpayer in Pakistan, now’s the time to pay close attention. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the schedule for the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025—and the countdown has already begun.
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