Islamabad, November 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially reconstituted the Single Portal Committee to streamline and facilitate the filing of sales tax returns by both federal and provincial taxpayers across Pakistan.
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FBR defines powers and jurisdiction of directorate-general of law
Islamabad, November 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the functions, jurisdiction, and powers of the Directorate-General of Law through a Gazette notification No. 2702-IR-I/2025, issued under section 230B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, section 30DDDA of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, and section 29(2)(e) of the Federal Excise Act, 2005.
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FBR mandates IP-CCTV installation across tobacco manufacturing units
Islamabad, November 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its regulatory oversight of Pakistan’s tobacco industry by mandating the installation of IP-CCTV cameras for real-time production monitoring.
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FBR sparks controversy with abrupt ban on manual tax return filing
Karachi, November 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ignited a storm in the tax community by issuing SRO 2107(I)/2025, officially ending manual filing of income tax returns for the current year.
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FBR reports strong enforcement gains in income tax collection FY2024-25
Islamabad, November 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a disaggregated analysis of income tax components for FY2024-25, showing marked improvement in enforcement efforts by field offices.
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FBR boosts business confidence with Rs493 billion refunds in FY2024-25
Islamabad, November 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and enhancing revenue generation by ensuring swift processing of refunds and rebates for businesses across Pakistan.
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Jackpot for FBR: Law Changes Drive 23% Surge in Export Tax Collection
Islamabad, November 6, 2025 — It’s a jackpot moment for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)! Thanks to recent tax law changes, the authority has recorded a remarkable 23% jump in withholding tax collection from exports during the fiscal year 2024–25, signaling stronger revenue performance and improved compliance.
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Pakistan issues customs rules for barter trade with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan
Karachi, November 5, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has officially notified the customs clearance procedure for barter trade with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, marking a significant development in the country’s regional trade framework.
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FBR excluded from next year’s federal budget amid major policy shift: Aurangzeb
Karachi, November 5, 2025 – In a landmark reform move, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not prepare next year’s federal budget, marking a major policy shift toward institutionalizing fiscal stability and long-term economic planning.
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FBR extends tax return filing deadline to November 30, ends manual submissions
Islamabad, November 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2025 until November 30, 2025, while also phasing out manual return submissions in favor of a fully digital system.
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