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, October 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday carried out a major reshuffle within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), transferring and posting several senior officers, including the appointment of Ms. Hina Akram as Director General (DG) of Withholding Taxes.
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Islamabad, October 10, 2025 – In a significant move toward strengthening tax enforcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted full access to national databases in real time, empowering the agency to enhance its monitoring and compliance mechanisms across the country.
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The Sales Tax Act, 1990 clearly explains how official notices, orders, or decisions related to sales tax should be legally delivered to individuals and businesses. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), these procedures, mentioned in Section 56 of the Act, will continue to apply during the tax year 2025–26.
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Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a significant rise in revenue from withholding tax on electricity, collecting Rs146 billion during fiscal year 2024–25.
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Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – Taxpayers across the country should brace for strict enforcement actions as the Inland Revenue (IR) officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) begin implementing provisions for the recovery of outstanding sales tax arrears under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Islamabad, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed major changes to tax laws to make the asset declarations of civil servants publicly accessible, a step aimed at improving transparency and accountability.
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Islamabad, October 8, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all sales tax de-registration requests must now be processed exclusively through the computerized system, eliminating manual applications altogether.
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Karachi, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant 19% increase in the collection of withholding tax on weddings during the fiscal year 2024–25, highlighting improved compliance and growing formalization in the event management sector.
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Islamabad, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively exploring various strategies to strengthen revenue collection and prevent a shortfall during the fiscal year 2025–26.
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Islamabad, October 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that under the Sales Tax Act, 1990, the commissioner of Inland Revenue holds suo moto powers to call for and examine departmental records to ensure compliance and legality of decisions.
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