Islamabad, October 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday strongly denied reports suggesting a cyber breach of its IT infrastructure, asserting that the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s (FTO) order regarding cyber-security had been misinterpreted by media outlets.
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Capital gain tax skyrockets 559% in 1QFY26 as PSX hits record highs
Karachi, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s roaring stock market rally has sent tax revenues soaring, with Capital Gain Tax (CGT) collection jumping by an astonishing 559% in the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025–26, according to official data.
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FBR makes unique identification marking (UIM) mandatory for cement monitoring
Islamabad, October 27, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced mandatory implementation of Unique Identification Marking (UIM) on cement products as part of its electronic monitoring under the Track and Trace System.
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FBR Explains Property Valuation Table for Karachi: Key Points You Should Know
Karachi, October 25, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed explanation regarding the property valuation table for immovable properties in Karachi, implemented through a statutory regulatory order (SRO) issued in October 2024.
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FBR issues update on customs clearance at Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Islamabad, October 24, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued an update regarding customs clearance operations at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, confirming a temporary suspension of bilateral trade due to security concerns.
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FTO Exposes Massive FBR Data Breach: Hackers Control Tax System
Islamabad, October 24, 2025 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has sounded a serious alarm over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) weak cybersecurity systems, revealing that hackers may have gained repeated unauthorized access to taxpayers’ confidential data.
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FBR cracks down on Karachi tax fraud with FPCCI, KCCI backing
Karachi, October 24, 2025 – In a major development shaking up the business community, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that it will consult key representatives from Pakistan’s top trade bodies — the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) — before moving ahead with sales tax fraud investigations in the Karachi region.
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FBR finalizes arrest procedure for businessmen in sales tax fraud cases
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a comprehensive procedure for the arrest of businessmen involved in sales tax fraud cases, following the formal nomination of representatives from leading trade organizations across Pakistan.
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Customs clearance at Pak-Afghan border remains suspended: FBR
Islamabad, October 23, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Thursday that customs clearance of exports and imports remains suspended at multiple Pakistan-Afghanistan border stations due to ongoing security concerns arising from unprovoked aggression from the Afghan side.
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FBR issues new procedure for changing NTN or STRN on gas and electricity bills
Islamabad, October 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a detailed procedure for changing the National Tax Number (NTN) or Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN) on gas and electricity bills of industrial consumers.
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