Wholesale and retail trade retained its leading position as information and communication, public administration, health and education recorded robust growth.
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FBR to discontinue gas and electricity connections for these Tier-1 retailers
Sales Tax Act empowers FBR to suspend utility connections for unregistered or non-integrated Tier-1 retailers
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FBR to catch retailers through high-value transactions
IMF urges Pakistan to expand retailer registration and restrict certain transactions to tax filers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to intensify efforts to bring undocumented retailers into the tax net by monitoring high-value transactions under a newly introduced retailer registration scheme, sources said.
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Retailers bleed Rs200 billion in just 15 days over early shop closure
KARACHI, April 23, 2026 – The retailers have raised alarm over significant financial losses, estimating a Rs200 billion hit within just two weeks due to early shop closure policies, according to the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP).
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FBR to Unveil Fixed Tax Rates for Traders and Retailers
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to announce a new, simplified tax system tailored for traders, shopkeepers, and retailers in 42 Pakistani cities. This initiative aims to replace the existing complex square-footage based tax system with a more straightforward flat tax rate determined by shop location and category.
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Retailers Get Relief from Tax Integration in Pakistan
Karachi, March 23, 2024 – The retail sector in Pakistan is set to receive a significant boost as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the country’s apex tax authority, announced a series of incentives aimed at providing relief to retailers from mandatory online integration with tax authorities.
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FBR Discovers Non-Filer Retailers in Door-to-Door Campaign
Karachi, January 20, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled plans to launch a door-to-door campaign targeting non-filer retailers.
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Lahore Chamber Advocates Tax Relief for Retailers
Lahore, January 7, 2024 – The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called upon tax authorities to provide much-needed relief to retailers, citing concerns over recent policy changes.
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Sales Tax Act Grants FBR Authority to Disconnect Electricity and Gas for Defaulting Retailers
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FBR Targets Retailers Transactions to Widen Tax Base
Karachi, October 5, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has taken a significant step to expand the tax base by obtaining transaction records of retailers operating in the country. Sources within the FBR have revealed that this move is part of a broader effort to bring more businesses within the tax net.
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