Islamabad, March 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the reconstitution of its project team tasked with overseeing the tax system digitalization project.
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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 Appoints Refund Commissioner at CTO Karachi
Islamabad, March 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed Imran Ali Sheikh, an officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) BS-19, as the new Commissioner (Refunds) at the Corporate Tax Office (CTO) Karachi.
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FBR Unveils Procedure to Calculate Taxable Income
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Pakistan’s premier tax regulatory authority, has introduced a detailed procedure for determining taxable income.
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FBR Issues SRO 301 to Implement Key Changes in EFS
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued SRO 301(I)/2025, introducing significant amendments to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) and modifying key aspects of the Customs Rules, 2001.
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FBR Halts New Sales Tax Registration, KTBA Raises Concerns
Karachi, March 7, 2025 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has raised serious concerns over the virtual standstill in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) sales tax registration system, stating that the process has nearly come to a halt.
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FTO Directs FBR to Utilize IP Tracking in Tax Fraud Probes
Karachi, March 7, 2025 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to seek access to internet protocol (IP) data older than one year, similar to the access granted to other agencies under the Investigation for Fair Trial Act, 2013 (IFTA).
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Sales Tax Collection on Motor Cars Surges 193% in 1HFY25
Karachi, March 7, 2025 – The collection of sales tax on motor cars has witnessed an extraordinary 193% increase during the first half (July – December) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, according to a report released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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FBR Collects Rs 85 Billion Income Tax through Electricity Bills
Karachi, March 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully collected Rs 85 billion as advance income tax on electricity consumption during the first half (July – December) of the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25.
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FBR Reports 40% Growth in Tax Payments with Returns
Karachi, March 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported an impressive 40% surge in tax payments made alongside tax return filings for the tax year 2024. This significant increase highlights the effectiveness of the government’s recent tax enforcement measures and the growing compliance among taxpayers.
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FBR Takes Major Action, Dismisses IR Inspector
Islamabad, March 6, 2025 – In a significant disciplinary action, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed an Inland Revenue (IR) Inspector from service on charges of inefficiency and misconduct.
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