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FBR to Launch Faceless Tax Audit System
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to introduce a faceless audit and assessment system across all four taxes it administers, under provisions proposed…
Budget 2026-27: FBR/PTA Mobile Phone Taxes NOT Reduced Despite IT Minister’s Push
The hype is officially dead. For months, continuous chatter surrounded the potential reduction of mobile phone taxes in Pakistan. Consumers eagerly anticipated relief in the…
FBR Sets Record Rs. 15.26 Trillion Tax Collection Target for FY2026-27
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been assigned an ambitious tax collection target of Rs. 15.264 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, making it…
Finance Bill 2026 Proposes Major FBR Overhaul to Narrow Pakistan’s Tax Gap
The federal government is considering significant reforms to Pakistan’s tax administration under the upcoming Finance Bill 2026-27, with plans to restructure the Federal Board of…
IT Minister Calls For Lowering PTA/FBR Taxes on Mobile Phones
The sitting IT Minister, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, recently took a bold stand against heavy smartphone taxation inside the National Assembly (NA) of Pakistan. She actively…
FBR Plans Strict Penalties for Businesses Avoiding POS Integration
The federal government is preparing to introduce strict penalties against businesses that fail to connect with the Point of Sale (POS) system or refuse digital…
FBR Dismisses Claims of LPG Import Suspension at Pak-Iran Border
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through Pakistan Customs, has rejected reports suggesting that LPG imports and trade activities at the Pak-Iran border have been…
FBR Makes NTN and FTN Mandatory for Import Cargo Declarations
The Federal Board of Revenue has revised the Import General Manifest (IGM) format, making it mandatory for importers to provide their National Tax Number (NTN)…
FBR Plans Action Against Online Personalities Flaunting Expensive Lifestyles
The Federal Board of Revenue is preparing a countrywide crackdown on non-filers who show luxury lifestyles on social media. The action is expected to start…
FBR Reports Trillions Stuck in Customs and Tax Lawsuits
Around 50,732 tax and customs cases worth approximately Rs. 5.7 trillion remain pending across various courts and tribunals, freezing a massive amount of crucial state…
Govt Introduces Fixed Tax For Small Retailers to Expand Tax Net
The federal government has introduced a fixed tax scheme for small retailers, imposing a one percent tax on annual retail sales worth up to Rs200…
Govt Approves 18% GST on Stationery Items in Finance Bill 2026
The federal government plans to increase the general sales tax (GST) on everyday school and office supplies. The upcoming Finance Bill 2026 will raise the…
FBR Plans to Restrict Unregistered Commercial Vehicles on Motorways
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to introduce a nationwide digital cargo tracking and vehicle registration system aimed at increasing tax collection and…
