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.
Karachi, February 25, 2025 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has raised concerns regarding the difficulties taxpayers face in complying with various tax statutes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Karachi, December 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA), the premier tax advisory body in the country, has strongly recommended that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) adopt Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for securing taxpayer accounts on the IRIS portal.
Karachi, December 20, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has raised critical concerns over the utilization of taxpayer funds, particularly for foreign trips and inflated government salaries. This pressing issue was articulated in a formal letter addressed to Syed Naveed Qamar, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, National Assembly.