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.
Customs authorities revise valuation ruling for textile lining imports after decline in international market prices The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for the import of textile lining and invisible coated lining fabric originating from China following changes in international market prices.
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IMF increases oversight of retailer tax reforms as Pakistan struggles to expand documentation and boost revenue collection The International Monetary Fund is set to closely monitor Pakistan’s efforts to expand taxation in the retail sector, increasing pressure on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to deliver stronger documentation and revenue collection reforms.
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Customs authority revises valuation ruling to align import duties with updated global market trends and trade data The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for imported artificial imitation jewelry to determine applicable duties and taxes under a new valuation ruling issued by customs authorities.
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FBR orders packaged milk manufacturers to install real-time electronic production monitoring systems by June 30, 2026 The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has moved to implement electronic monitoring of packaged milk production in an effort to curb sales tax leakages and strengthen tax compliance in the dairy sector.
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Shift toward solar energy cited among major reasons behind lower tax collection The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recorded a nearly 30% decline in withholding income tax collection through electricity bills from Karachi during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025–26, according to official sources.
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New SRO introduces stricter disclosure requirements and mandatory registration framework for INGOs The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended income tax rules to make registration compulsory for International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), tightening compliance requirements under the country’s tax framework.
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Digital surveillance system to monitor production lines of milk, steel, oil and ghee manufacturers in real time The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded its digital tax monitoring system to production lines of packaged milk, iron and steel, edible oil and ghee manufacturers with immediate effect.
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Pakistan plans fresh revenue measures as FBR faces likely shortfall in FY26 collections Pakistan’s government is expected to introduce around 430 billion rupees in new tax measures in the federal budget for 2026–27 (FY27) as it seeks to strengthen revenues amid pressure from lower-than-targeted collections, according to official documents.
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Revised valuation tables issued through SRO 876(I)/2026 cover multiple DHA phases and commercial sectors in Lahore The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised property valuation tables for Nishtar Town, Lahore, for the purpose of determining withholding tax collection on property transactions.
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Tax authority opens LTOs, MTOs, CTOs and RTOs on May 23–24 amid revenue shortfall pressure The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Pakistan’s tax authority, has converted the upcoming weekend into working days for tax offices as it steps up efforts to improve revenue collection amid growing pressure to meet its annual target.
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