KARACHI, April 22, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified revised customs values for old and used imported mobile phones, aiming to align duty assessment with prevailing international market trends and address stakeholder concerns.
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FBR capital gains tax surges over Rs100 billion in 9MFY26 on PSX rally
KARACHI, April 21, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a sharp increase in revenue from capital gains tax during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025–26, driven by strong trading activity at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
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FBR reports 22% drop in profit-on-debt tax collection amid rate cuts
ISLAMABAD, April 21, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a sharp decline in revenue from profit-on-debt, reflecting the impact of sustained monetary easing over the past two years.
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FBR revises import values for polyester yarn amid war crisis
KARACHI, April 21, 2026 — Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for polyester filament yarn, citing rising international prices driven by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions linked to ongoing global conflicts.
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Business council urges FBR to withdraw super tax surcharge notices
KARACHI – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw what it described as “illegal” notices for the recovery of default surcharge on super tax, warning that the move could undermine business confidence and economic stability.
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Pakistan tax audit recoveries jump 110% in FY25, FBR says
ISLAMABAD, April 20 — Income tax recoveries through audit proceedings in Pakistan surged by 110% in fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting improved enforcement and audit efficiency, the Federal Board of Revenue said in its annual report.
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FBR suspends top customs officials in high-profile silver swap scandal
ISLAMABAD, April 19 — Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended several senior customs officials following fresh findings in a high-profile case involving the alleged swapping of seized silver bullion with lead, officials said on Sunday.
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Pakistan tax return compliance hits record high, FBR data shows
ISLAMABAD, April 19 — Tax return filing compliance in Pakistan has reached a record high in fiscal year 2024-25, driven by enforcement measures, legal reforms and increased taxpayer awareness, according to official data.
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FBR power to arrest traders reduced, Kayani confirms reform drive
KARACHI, April 18, 2026 – Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani said on Saturday that the arrest powers of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials have been significantly curtailed as part of wider tax and regulatory reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s business climate.
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FBR reports 163% surge in tax collection from petroleum products
Karachi, April 18, 2026 – Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said on Saturday that withholding income tax collection from petroleum products rose by 163% over the past five years, driven largely by higher fuel prices and increased consumption.
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