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Zafar ul Haq Hijazi sworn in as new Federal Tax Ombudsman

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, December 16, 2025 — President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Zafar ul Haq Hijazi as the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) at a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, marking a new chapter in Pakistan’s taxpayer grievance redressal system.

President Appoints Zafar Hijazi as New Federal Tax Ombudsman

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Zafarul Haq Hijazi as the new Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) for a four-year term, bringing an experienced financial regulator back into a key national oversight role.

FTO orders FBR to suspend Gerry’s Dnata license over mega fraud

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – In a major development, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to initiate the process for suspending the license of M/s Gerry’s Dnata for its Karachi airport cargo shed, following revelations of a massive customs fraud involving illegal clearance of high-value imported goods.

FBR negligence over 2025 manual return form exposed

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, October 16, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has come under sharp criticism for its failure to issue the manual income tax return form for the Tax Year 2025, exposing what many describe as a new “hallmark of negligence” within the tax authority.

FTO probes controversial changes to wealth statement

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has initiated an investigation into recent changes made to the wealth statement, a crucial component of the annual income tax return.

FTO slams illegal tax assessment by Karachi FBR officials

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, September 2025 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued strong remarks against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials in Karachi for passing what it termed “patently illegal” and ex parte tax assessment orders against an old-age citizen.

Asif Jah unveils Mohtasib Ki Diary at MCCI

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Multan, August 31, 2025 – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah underscored that “tax is the backbone of the economy” during the launch of his latest book, Mohtasib Ki Diary, at the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).

FTO orders IP address probe in major sales tax fraud case

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, August 9, 2025 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to investigate IP addresses linked to a high-profile sales tax fraud case involving fake invoices worth millions. According to the complaint, a 68-year-old commercial importer, registered for sales tax since August 2008, discovered the fraud while attempting […]

FBR harassing exporters on tax fraud allegations: FTO

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, July 12, 2025 — The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for harassing exporters by arbitrarily blocking or suspending their Sales Tax Registration Numbers (STRNs) on unproven allegations of tax fraud — in direct violation of superior court rulings.

FTO directs FBR to cease sealing of Tier-1 retail outlets

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – In a significant decision for Pakistan’s formal retail sector, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately halt the sealing of Tier-1 retail outlets.

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