Islamabad, May 20, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to expedite and fully implement ongoing tax reforms with a particular emphasis on digitization, automation, and transparency in the national tax system.
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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.
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FBR issues SOP to boost tax assessment order quality
Islamabad, May 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at strengthening the quality and accuracy of tax assessment orders across the country.
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FBR concludes super tax case arguments in Supreme Court
Islamabad – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday adjourned proceedings in the high-profile super tax case until May 22, after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) concluded its arguments.
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World Bank-funded experts reviewing FY26 budget proposals
Pakistan is receiving support from top tax experts, financed by the World Bank, to review and evaluate proposals for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget.
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LTO Karachi signals possible salary tax relief in budget 2025–26
Karachi, May 19, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has indicated that the salaried class may receive some much-needed relief in the forthcoming federal budget 2025–26.
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Tajir Dost Scheme ends in failure, confirms IMF
The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) much-hyped Tajir Dost Scheme — an initiative designed to bring retailers and traders into the formal tax net — has officially ended in failure, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) country report on Pakistan, released on May 17, 2025.
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FBR targets high-risk taxpayers in real estate and retailers
Islamabad, May 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its efforts to crack down on high-risk taxpayers, particularly within Pakistan’s booming real estate and retail sectors.
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FBR expands transit fee on Afghan goods through new SRO
Islamabad, May 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally issued SRO 816(I)/2025 to expand the scope of the transit fee imposed on commercial goods destined for Afghanistan through Pakistan.
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FBR urged to reinstate sales tax on petroleum products in budget
Karachi, May 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been strongly urged to reinstate the sales tax on petroleum products in the upcoming 2025-26 federal budget, as per detailed tax proposals submitted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI).
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FBR introduces new licensing rules for freight forwarders
Islamabad, May 16, 2025 -In a major regulatory move aimed at formalizing and streamlining Pakistan’s cargo and logistics sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed framework for licensing freight forwarders across the country.
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