Karachi, March 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a thorough audit of exporters following a notable decline in income tax collection for February 2025.
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FBR Establishes Directorate for Special Customs Initiatives
Islamabad, March 28, 2025 – In a strategic move to strengthen revenue collection and combat illicit trade practices, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially established the Directorate General of Special Initiatives – Customs.
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FBR Reports 503% Surge in CGT Collection in February 2025
Karachi, March 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a remarkable 503% surge in capital gain tax (CGT) collection on a year-on-year (YoY) basis for February 2025, reflecting an unprecedented rise in market activity and investor participation.
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IR Commissioner Faces Major Penalty for Corruption, Misconduct
Islamabad, March 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken decisive action against Commissioner Inland Revenue (IR) Zahid Mahmood, a BS-19 officer, after an inquiry confirmed his involvement in misconduct and corruption.
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FBR Transfers Most Senior Customs Officers to STRAW
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially transferred several senior officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) to the newly established Strategic Tariff and Revenue Analysis Wing (STRAW) as part of its restructuring efforts.
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Unresolved System Errors Stall Sales Tax Return Process
Karachi, March 27, 2025 – Taxpayers across Pakistan continue to face difficulties in filing their sales tax returns as persistent technical glitches on the IRIS portal of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) remain unresolved, despite an extended deadline.
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FBR Establishes STRAW, Transfers 11 BS-21 IRS Officers
Islamabad, March 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the establishment of the Strategic Tariff and Revenue Analysis Wing (STRAW) and has subsequently transferred 11 senior Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers in BS-21 to this newly created division.
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FBR Issues Methodology for Settlement of Classification Disputes
Karachi, March 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a revised methodology to streamline the resolution of classification disputes in the customs domain.
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FBR’s Tax Collection Window to Close for Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays
Islamabad, March 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that its tax collection window will remain closed during the public holidays declared by the federal government for Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Will the Salaried Class Receive Tax Relief in Budget 2025-26?
The upcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, set to be presented in the first week of June 2025, is unlikely to bring any significant tax relief for the salaried class.
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