Islamabad, May 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively reviewing a proposal to revise the taxation structure on immovable properties in the upcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. This move comes in response to persistent demands from real estate stakeholders and aims to stimulate investment while balancing revenue generation.
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Smoking poses serious health risks: FBR mulls cigarette FED hike
Islamabad, May 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively considering a significant increase in the federal excise duty (FED) on cigarettes in the upcoming 2025–26 budget, citing the severe health risks posed by smoking.
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LHC fines FBR for wasting judicial resources in customs dispute
Lahore, May 10, 2025 – In a strongly worded judgment, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has imposed a fine of Rs 500,000 on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the concerned Customs station for failing to comply with a prior order, thereby wasting the judicial resources of the court.
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Tax law ordinance ignites concern in finance committee
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance strongly criticized the government and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday for bypassing Parliament by enforcing the Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
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FBR reveals massive tax evasion in tobacco and poultry sectors
ISLAMABAD – Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Mahmood Langrial, has revealed large-scale tax evasion in Pakistan’s tobacco and poultry sectors, amounting to nearly Rs400 billion annually.
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Expected tax rate cuts for salaried individuals in budget 2025-26
The upcoming federal budget for 2025-26 is expected to include significant relief measures for salaried individuals, with a key focus on easing the tax burden.
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FBR strikes legal gold, recovers Rs36 billion fast
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly strengthened its litigation management framework, marking notable progress in the resolution of long-pending revenue disputes.
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FBR imposes major penalty on female IRS officer (BS-18)
Islamabad, May 8, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on Ms. Kiran Zahra, a BS-18 officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), following disciplinary proceedings related to her prolonged unauthorized absence from duty.
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FBR seals famous jewelry shop in Karachi over POS violation
Karachi, May 7, 2025 – In a decisive move to tighten regulatory control over the gold trade, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday sealed a prominent jewelry shop located on Karachi’s Tariq Road for failing to comply with Point of Sale (POS) integration requirements.
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FBR cracks down on gold trade to curb money laundering
KARACHI, May 6, 2025 — In response to the sharp surge in gold prices and the growing risks of financial crimes, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its efforts to monitor money laundering activities in Pakistan’s gold trade sector.
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