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Govt Revises Customs Values, Lithium-Ion Batteries to Get Expensive
The people of Pakistan are already drowning in inflation. Now, the government has dropped another bomb. The Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has…
Pakistan Targets Branded Retail Clothing Sector for Data-Driven Tax Compliance
Pakistan loses billions in legitimate tax revenue. Consequently, a new National Assembly motion targets the booming branded retail clothing sector. Currently, inadequate documentation and weak…
Punjab Imposes Rs. 30 Daily ‘Dung Tax’ on Buffaloes for Biogas
Reportedly, the Punjab government is taking a drastic step toward green energy. Authorities will impose a daily “Dung Tax” on buffalo dung across the province.…
FBR Brings AJK and GB Taxpayers Into Federal Active Taxpayers’ List
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step toward aligning tax records nationwide by bringing taxpayers from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)…
FBR Targets Social Media Influencers Over Luxury Lifestyles
Pakistan’s tax authorities have intensified scrutiny of high-profile individuals who publicly display lavish lifestyles on social media, with the Federal Board of Revenue’s Lifestyle Monitoring…
NBP and Commercial Banks Extend Hours on November 29 for Tax Collections
The government has directed commercial banks to remain open this Saturday, November 29, 2025, to facilitate over-the-counter payment of duties and taxes. All Saturday-opening branches,…
FBR Crackdowns on Doctors & Beauty Salons to Expand Tax Net
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a strict audit of professionals in a major move to broaden the tax net. The tax collection…
These 15 Major Sectors Lead Surge in Pakistan’s Sales Tax Revenue for FY 2024-25
Nearly 57.3 percent of Pakistan’s sales tax collection on domestic supplies in 2024-25 came from 15 major sectors, including electrical energy, POL products, sugar, cement…
FBR’s Withholding Tax Collection Surges 32.7pc in FY2025-26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved a major revenue milestone, reporting a substantial 32.7 percent increase in withholding tax collection for the ongoing…
FBR Reports Major Rise in Tax Collection from Sugar and Cement Sectors
The Federal Board of Revenue has reported a significant jump in tax receipts from the sugar and cement sectors, stating that improved oversight tools such…
FBR Extends Deadline for Manual Tax Returns Filing
The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the deadline for filing manual tax returns until November 30, offering temporary relief to taxpayers who still rely…
Tax Returns Hit Rs. 5.9 Million: No More Blanket Extension for Filers
Pakistan has reached a major tax milestone as income tax return filings surged to 5.9 million by October 31, 2025. The figure marks a 17.6%…
