ISLAMABAD, April 27, 2026 – Pakistan is considering scrapping concessional income tax rates on a wide range of imported goods as part of efforts to raise revenues in the federal budget for 2026-27, according to officials in the finance ministry.
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FBR clarifies tax relief for builders under special regime
Karachi, April 27, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification regarding the applicability of advance tax on property transactions for builders and developers operating under a special tax regime, aiming to ease their financial burden and address industry concerns.
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FBR unveils plan to eliminate tax evasion completely
FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s tax authorities are aiming to eliminate tax evasion and the long-standing issue of non-filers through sweeping reforms and digital transformation within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), senior officials said on Sunday.
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FBR announces mega vehicle auction in Peshawar with dozens of confiscated cars up for bidding
ISLAMABAD, April 23, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a large-scale auction of confiscated vehicles under the Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar, offering a wide range of cars, SUVs, pickups and commercial vehicles to bidders.
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FBR slashes property valuation rates in five cities to boost real estate activity
ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 – Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the valuation of immovable properties by 10% to 30% in five major cities, aiming to align official rates with market values and stimulate real estate transactions.
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FBR raises customs values for used imported mobile phones
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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