Tax authority assigns powers to Chief Commissioner and six Commissioners following the redesignation of MTO Karachi as CTO-II.
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FBR abolishes CTO Islamabad, renames MTO Karachi as CTO-II
Tax authority restructures Inland Revenue field formations by establishing RTO-II Lahore and reorganising corporate tax administration.
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FBR imposes FED of Rs16,500 per kg on e-cigarette liquids
Updated Federal Excise Act 2005 introduces new duty on E-liquids used in electric cigarette kits from June 30, 2026
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FBR expands powers to conduct electronic audits under updated Federal Excise Act
Amended law introduces virtual audit proceedings, voluntary tax settlement incentives and stronger enforcement powers
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FBR introduces new sales tax exemptions for FY2026-27
Finance Act, 2026 expands the list of exempt goods and imports, including sanitary products, contraceptives, selected vessels and bulletproof vehicles.
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Pakistan cuts corporate tax rate for banks to 42% in FY27
Reduced tax rate takes effect from January 1, 2026, while tax rates for small companies and other corporate entities remain unchanged.
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FBR abolishes ‘late filer’ category under Finance Act 2026
Higher withholding tax rates on property transactions for late filers have been withdrawn, aligning them with active taxpayers to encourage return filing.
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FBR clarifies sales tax rules for footwear sold through POS retailers
Sales Tax General Order No. 11 of 2026 provides implementation guidelines for footwear supplied through FBR digitally integrated and POS-compliant retail outlets.
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FBR empowered to seize unpaid duty cigarettes and beverages
Updated law allows confiscation of counterfeit products, untaxed goods and vehicles used for transportation
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FBR mandates tax stamps on excisable goods under updated Federal Excise Act
Updated Federal Excise Act requires manufacturers to use tax stamps and digital tracking before goods enter the market
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