Tag: Federal Board of Revenue

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  • FBR clears Lahore Customs inspector in corruption case

    FBR clears Lahore Customs inspector in corruption case

    FBR converts proposed major penalty into minor disciplinary action, reinstates officer with conditions

    ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has cleared a Pakistan Customs inspector posted in Lahore in a corruption-related disciplinary case, converting a previously recommended major penalty into a minor punishment after departmental review.

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  • FBR declares ICTPL Karachi as new off-dock customs terminal

    FBR declares ICTPL Karachi as new off-dock customs terminal

    New 20-acre facility in Karachi to enhance cargo handling and customs clearance capacity for imports and exports

    ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared M/s International Cargo Terminal Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. (ICTPL), Karachi, as an off-dock customs terminal for the clearance of import and export consignments, a move aimed at strengthening logistics infrastructure and facilitating trade operations.

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  • FBR launches electronic monitoring of beverage production across Pakistan

    FBR launches electronic monitoring of beverage production across Pakistan

    Beverage manufacturers directed to install real-time production monitoring systems by June 30, 2026

    ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched an electronic production monitoring regime for manufacturers of aerated waters and beverages across Pakistan, requiring all registered producers to install the prescribed monitoring infrastructure by June 30, 2026.

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  • Government appoints B.A. Nasir as Chairperson of Benami Adjudicating Authority

    Government appoints B.A. Nasir as Chairperson of Benami Adjudicating Authority

    Former PSP officer to head key body tasked with identifying and confiscating assets held through proxy ownership under Benami law

    The federal government has appointed retired BS-22 Police Service of Pakistan officer B.A. Nasir as Chairperson of the Benami Adjudicating Authority, according to a notification issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

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  • FBR FY26 tax target revised down to Rs13 trillion, says finance adviser

    FBR FY26 tax target revised down to Rs13 trillion, says finance adviser

    Adviser says revised projections reflect macroeconomic changes, denies claims of fiscal shortfall or revenue crisis

    Pakistan has revised downward the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) tax collection target for fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) to around Rs13 trillion, down from the original Rs14.13 trillion, according to the Finance Ministry adviser, who said earlier claims of a large revenue shortfall were misleading.

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  • Taxpayers brace for June 2026 tax dragnet as FBR chases elusive revenue target

    Taxpayers brace for June 2026 tax dragnet as FBR chases elusive revenue target

    Revenue shortfall nears Rs868 billion as tax authorities intensify enforcement efforts before fiscal year-end.

    Taxpayers are likely to face heightened scrutiny in June as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) prepares an aggressive enforcement drive to maximize revenue collection and reduce a substantial shortfall before the close of fiscal year 2025-26.

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  • MTO Karachi smashes May 2026 tax target ahead of deadline

    MTO Karachi smashes May 2026 tax target ahead of deadline

    Medium Taxpayers’ Office Karachi surpasses revenue goal with strong income tax and sales tax growth, boosting FBR’s fiscal outlook.

    The Medium Taxpayers’ Office (MTO) Karachi has exceeded its tax collection target for May 2026, achieving the milestone two days before month-end and delivering a strong boost to the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) revenue performance ahead of the fiscal year close.

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  • FBR chairman to review Karachi revenue drive ahead of fiscal year-end

    FBR chairman to review Karachi revenue drive ahead of fiscal year-end

    FBR chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial to assess tax collection performance and enforcement measures during key June visit.

    Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), is scheduled to visit Karachi on June 1, 2026, to review tax collection performance and enforcement efforts during the final month of fiscal year 2025-26.

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  • FBR announces weekend working days for tax collection

    FBR announces weekend working days for tax collection

    Tax offices to remain open on Saturday and Sunday as authorities move to boost revenue collection ahead of fiscal close.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, 2026, as normal working days for major tax offices across the country to facilitate taxpayers in the payment of duties and taxes.

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  • FBR declares additional reclaimed land at SAPT as customs area

    FBR declares additional reclaimed land at SAPT as customs area

    Newly notified area at South Asia Pakistan Terminal to be used for storage and handling of empty containers.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared an additional reclaimed area adjoining the South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT) as a customs area for the storage and handling of empty containers.

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