Islamabad, May 27, 2025 – In a major development aimed at bolstering anti-smuggling efforts, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the Customs Command Fund (CCF) Rules, 2025 to formalize and regulate the operational expenditures of Customs enforcement agencies.
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Car buying bonanza delivers 144% tax collection boost in 10MFY25
KARACHI, May 27, 2025 — The tax authorities in Karachi have reported a stunning 144% increase in tax collection from new car purchases during the first ten months (July–April) of fiscal year 2024–25, driven by a sharp rise in the sale of high-end vehicles across Pakistan.
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April profit tax crashes 37% despite record-breaking bank deposits
Karachi, May 25, 2025 – In a surprising twist that’s left tax experts baffled, income tax collection from profit on bank deposits plunged by a staggering 37% in April 2025, compared to the same month last year—even as bank deposits soared to historic highs, crossing the Rs32 trillion mark for the first time in Pakistan’s financial history.
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FBR launches massive audit blitz targeting Karachi taxpayers
KARACHI, May 25, 2025 — In a bold and sweeping move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has turned up the heat on Karachi’s taxpayers, launching one of the most aggressive audit campaigns in recent memory.
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April import tax collection from big firms surges 22%: FBR
Karachi, May 24, 2025 — In a stunning display of economic momentum, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed a sensational 22% spike in import tax collection from Pakistan’s major corporate giants for April 2025. This meteoric rise signals a dramatic turnaround in fiscal performance, highlighting a renewed surge in industrial appetite and economic activity.
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KTBA slams FBR over sales tax filing nightmare
Karachi, May 24, 2025 — The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has sounded the alarm over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) sweeping changes to sales tax return filing, warning that the system overhaul under SRO 578 has pushed the entire business community into chaos.
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FBR faces pressure to extend sales tax filing deadline
Karachi, May 24, 2025 – A storm of discontent is brewing across Pakistan’s business and tax circles, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) faces intensifying pressure to extend the deadline for sales tax return filing yet again.
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MTO Karachi trains KATI members on digital tax reforms
Karachi, May 23, 2025 — The Medium Taxpayers Office (MTO) Karachi held an important awareness session on Friday for members of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), shedding light on the newly introduced automated tax invoicing system powered by Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL).
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FBR deploys 520 third-party auditors to enhance tax scrutiny
Karachi, May 23, 2025 – In a significant move to improve tax compliance and strengthen audit operations, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the deployment of approximately 520 third-party auditors across its various regional field formations.
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FBR rakes in Rs30 billion from Karachi electricity consumers
Karachi, May 23, 2025 – In a massive revenue windfall, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected a staggering Rs30 billion in withholding tax from electricity consumers in Karachi during the first ten months (July–April) of the current fiscal year 2024–25.
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