The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has emphasized that traders and businesses must clearly understand how a change in the rate of sales tax affects their transactions under the updated Sales Tax Act, 1990 for tax year 2025-26.
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FBR lists goods eligible for zero-rate sales tax in FY 2025-26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has published an updated list of goods that will be subject to zero-rate sales tax during the fiscal year 2025-26. This update is part of the latest changes made to the Sales Tax Act, 1990, ensuring businesses clearly understand which items qualify for tax relief.
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Shehbaz orders transparency, modernization in Pakistan Customs
Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to enhance transparency and efficiency in the country’s customs inspection and assessment process through the integration of advanced technology and the introduction of a faceless system.
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Shakeel Shah takes charge as Member Customs Operations
Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – Syed Shakeel Shah, a BS-21 officer of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), has officially assumed the position of Member Customs Operations, according to a notification issued on Tuesday.
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Tax treatment of property income in 2025–26
ISLAMABAD, August 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the tax framework for property income in the upcoming tax year 2025–26, as part of the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, which incorporates amendments introduced through the Finance Act, 2025.
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FBR issues tax rates on prizes and winnings for FY 2025-26
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced updated withholding tax rates on prizes and winnings for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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FBR issues withholding tax rates for exports for tax year 2025-26
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released updated withholding tax rates applicable to exports for the tax year 2025-26, following recent amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 through the Finance Act, 2025.
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What happens if sales tax is collected in excess?
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the legal framework for handling excess sales tax collections under Section 3B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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FBR announces updated sales tax rates for 2025-26
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the revised sales tax framework for the fiscal year 2025-26 through amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Exemption granted to employee share schemes in tax year 2025-26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant tax relief for employees by granting exemptions to employee share schemes under the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 for the tax year 2025-26.
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