Islamabad, July 18, 2025 – Rashid Mehmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has issued a strong warning that the repeated release of tax fraudsters poses a serious threat to the credibility and effectiveness of Pakistan’s tax enforcement regime.
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FBR Notifies Rates for New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the rates for the newly introduced New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy, enacted under the New Energy Vehicles Adoption Levy Act, 2025.
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FBR empowers provincial officials to seize illicit cigarettes
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted new powers to provincial authorities to help stop the illegal trade of cigarettes across Pakistan.
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Section 11E gives FBR big teeth in sales tax recovery
Karachi, July 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been armed with unprecedented powers under the newly amended Section 11E of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 — a legislative shift that is set to dramatically reshape the landscape of tax enforcement in Pakistan.
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Supreme Court Halts Same-Day Tax Recovery Notices
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that notices issued under Section 140 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 cannot demand immediate tax recovery on the same day of issuance. Instead, such notices must specify a future date for compliance, ensuring due process and legal protection.
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FBR opens 2025 return filing portal on July 15
ISLAMABAD, July 14, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced the opening of the return filing portal for the tax year 2025, starting Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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FBR Issues Timeline for ATL 2025 Publication
Karachi, July 14, 2025 – If you’re a taxpayer in Pakistan, now’s the time to pay close attention. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the schedule for the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025—and the countdown has already begun.
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FBR demands property values in 2025 tax returns
ISLAMABAD, July 14, 2025 – Are you among the return filers for tax year 2025? If yes, and you own immovable property, there’s a crucial update you need to know: the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) now requires you to declare the fair market value of all your properties in your tax return.
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Sales Tax Exemptions on Imports Soar by 74% in FY2025
Karachi, July 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed a substantial increase in sales tax exemptions on imports, marking a 74% surge during the tax year 2025, as per the recently published Tax Expenditure Report 2025.
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Karachi Property Valuations and New Tax Changes
Karachi, July 13, 2025 – The Karachi real estate sector is once again under the microscope as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) rolls out new tax reforms under the Finance Act, 2025, which will affect the property valuations.
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