Islamabad, October 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a comprehensive electronic scrutiny system for taxpayers under the Sales Tax Act, 1990, aimed at improving accuracy, transparency, and compliance in sales tax matters.
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FBR announces deadline for claiming sales tax refunds
Islamabad, October 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clear deadline for taxpayers to claim their sales tax refunds, emphasizing the importance of timely applications.
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FBR fully authorized for real-time access to national data
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 – In a significant move toward strengthening tax enforcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted full access to national databases in real time, empowering the agency to enhance its monitoring and compliance mechanisms across the country.
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What Are the Legal Modes of Serving Sales Tax Orders?
The Sales Tax Act, 1990 clearly explains how official notices, orders, or decisions related to sales tax should be legally delivered to individuals and businesses. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), these procedures, mentioned in Section 56 of the Act, will continue to apply during the tax year 2025–26.
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New arrest rules in tax fraud cases under Section 37A
Islamabad, October 4, 2025 – The Federal Government, through the Finance Act 2025, has introduced Section 37A into the Sales Tax Act, 1990, providing a comprehensive framework for inquiry, investigation, and arrest in cases of tax fraud.
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Rates of Sales Tax Default Surcharge for 2025-26
Karachi, September 27, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the levy of default surcharge will continue during the tax year 2025-26 for all cases of non-compliance with the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Only tax registered sellers can sell online in Pakistan: expert
Karachi, July 21, 2025 – Big changes are now live for Pakistan’s e-commerce sector under the Finance Act, 2025. According to renowned tax expert and High Court Advocate Muhammad Zeeshan Merchant, only tax registered sellers are eligible to make online supplies under the new legal framework.
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Merchant Unlocks Sections 37A and 37B of Sales Tax Act
Renowned tax expert Muhammad Zeeshan Merchant, Advocate High Court and former president of Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA), demystified the highly talked-about Sections 37A and 37B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, introduced through the Finance Act, 2025.
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Unpacking Section 37A: Fair Enforcement or Fear Tactic?
Section 37A of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 introduces robust mechanisms to tackle tax fraud through structured inquiries, investigations, and—when warranted—arrests. While some critics have expressed concern over the powers granted under this provision, a deeper analysis reveals that Section 37A is designed to act as a powerful deterrent against tax fraud rather than a tool to harass honest taxpayers.
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Finance Act 2025 –Highlights of Key Changes to Sales Tax
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – The National Assembly of Pakistan has formally passed the Finance Act 2025, incorporating several pivotal amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990, as proposed earlier in the Finance Bill 2025.
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