Karachi, May 31, 2025 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has formally requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline for corporate taxpayers to complete their integration with the FBR’s electronic system. The current deadline is set to expire on June 1, 2025.
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PTBA decries tax amendments as violation of taxpayers’ rights
The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has strongly opposed the recently promulgated Tax Amendments Ordinance 2025, calling it a direct infringement on the constitutional rights of taxpayers. In a formal letter addressed to President Asif Ali Zardari, the PTBA urged the immediate withdrawal of the ordinance, following a comprehensive review of its contentious provisions.
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PTBA Exposes FBR Delays, Urges Immediate Fixes
Karachi, April 16, 2025 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for its inefficiency and lack of commitment in addressing genuine concerns of taxpayers, despite the government’s claims of pursuing reform and digitization within the taxation system.
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PTBA Highlights Taxpayer Hardships in Complying Tax Statutes
Karachi, February 25, 2025 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has raised concerns regarding the difficulties taxpayers face in complying with various tax statutes.
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PTBA Urges CJP to Implement Video Link Facility for Tax Cases
Karachi, February 22, 2025 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has formally appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, to introduce a video link conference facility at all high courts to facilitate taxpayers in tax-related legal proceedings.
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PTBA Highlights Risks of SRO 69 for Businesses
Karachi, February 14, 2025 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has voiced significant apprehensions regarding the introduction of SRO 69(I)/2025, issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on January 29, 2025.
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PTBA Focuses Digitalization in Tax Proposals for Budget 2025-26
Karachi, January 28, 2025 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has presented its comprehensive tax proposals for the federal budget 2025-26, emphasizing the need for digitalization across all stages of economic activity.
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PTBA Decries Security Clearance Denials for Foreign Investors
Karachi, January 23, 2025 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has voiced profound apprehension over the rejection of security clearances for foreign investors. The association has formally reached out to Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Federal Minister for Interior, highlighting the challenges these decisions pose to the country’s investment landscape.
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PTBA Seeks Resolution of Tax Conflicts on Foreign Properties
The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called for the formation of a larger bench to address inconsistencies in rulings regarding the taxation of foreign property income. This issue has sparked legal uncertainty for Pakistani tax residents owning properties in the UAE and UK.
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PTBA Questions ATIR’s Handling of Revised Tax Jurisdiction
Karachi, December 30, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has formally urged the Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) to disclose performance metrics for cases resolved under the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024. This demand underscores widespread frustration within the tax community over inefficiencies in the revamped two-tier appeal system.
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