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FBR imposes penalty on bank manager in tax recovery case; FTO takes notice

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

FTO directs FBR to withdraw penalties imposed on NBP manager The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw penalties imposed on a National Bank of Pakistan (National Bank of Pakistan) branch manager, ruling that the action amounted to maladministration and administrative excess.

FTO rules FBR cannot collect tax deposits without determining liability

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Ombudsman says tax deposits cannot be taken without legal assessment; orders FBR to ensure due process and transparency in inquiry proceedings The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has held that obtaining tax deposits during inquiry proceedings without first determining liability through lawful assessment procedures constitutes maladministration and violates principles of due process and fair administration.

Federal Tax Ombudsman uncovers major tax system hack involving fake GST claims

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, April 29, 2026 — The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has exposed a significant cyber intrusion into Pakistan’s tax system, resulting in the unauthorized revision of a taxpayer’s sales tax return and fraudulent adjustment of input tax credit worth millions of rupees.

FTO orders FBR to settle refunds before income tax recovery

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad — The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure that coercive income tax recovery measures are only initiated after the adjustment or resolution of taxpayers’ pending refund claims.

FTO directs FBR to adjust super tax against pending refunds

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, March 16, 2026: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure that taxpayers’ super tax liabilities are adjusted against their pending income tax refunds, terming the department’s refusal to do so arbitrary and discriminatory.

President reopens iPhone seizure case, orders fresh probe into customs malpractice

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Islamabad — President Asif Ali Zardari has remanded a high-profile case involving the alleged mishandling and fraudulent destruction of imported iPhones at Islamabad Airport back to the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) for a fresh and comprehensive review.

Blind spot at FBR: How CNIC identity theft is fueling widespread car purchase fraud

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, February 13, 2026 — In a major embarrassment for the tax authorities, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly censured the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for issuing a tax concealment notice to a woman over a car purchase she never made, exposing alarming gaps in verification and enforcement mechanisms.

FTO upholds Pakistan Customs’ compliance in EFS export case

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 30, 2026 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan Customs’ authority in handling Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) cases, emphasizing strict adherence to legal procedures and compliance standards.

FBR’s limiting refund adjustment amount declared unlawful by FTO

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, January 30, 2026 — The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ruled that the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) practice of limiting the adjustment of income tax refunds against a taxpayer’s liability is unlawful and amounts to maladministration

FBR appeals and complaints process cut to single day, says FTO

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi on Friday announced a major facilitation measure for taxpayers, stating that the process of registering complaints against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and fixing appeals has been reduced to just one day.

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