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Pak Govt to Centralize Citizen Data through ‘Digital ID’ Bill for Improved Governance, E-services
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The federal government is set to present the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024 in the National Assembly today, introducing a unified digital identity for every…
FBR Enhances Customs Operations with Faceless System at Karachi Port
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KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system in Karachi as part of its transformation plan, beginning on…
Vehicle Registration Cancellations to Begin in Islamabad for Unpaid Token Tax
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The Excise and Taxation Department of Islamabad has announced that starting January 1, 2024, vehicle registrations will be canceled for owners who fail to pay…
FBR Withdraws Draft Notification After Baggage Rules Misinterpretation
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In a recent development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a clarification regarding its draft SRO 2028(I)/2024 dated December 6th, 2024, which proposed amendments…
FBR Chairman Restores Policy Permitting Passengers to Bring Two Mobile Phones
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman, Rashid Mahmood Langrial, has reinstated the old policy that permits passengers arriving from abroad to bring two mobile…
Startups from Shark Tank Pakistan Face Scrutiny by FBR Over Tax Discrepancies
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly scrutinizing startups that appeared on the first season of Shark Tank Pakistan. The news was shared by…
FBR Proposes Limits on Mobile Phones and Commercial Imports Over $1,200
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed new regulations under the baggage scheme, which impose a limitation on travelers, permitting them to bring no…
Govt Forms Committee to Revise Fiscal Measures on Bank Profits from Government Securities
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The government has decided to introduce alternate fiscal schemes targeting the profits generated by banks through investments in government securities. This decision occurs against the…
Pakistan’s New Plan to Combat Vehicle Smuggling
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KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has restricted the use of smuggled and tampered automobiles by government officials to curb the misuse of authority. This policy ensures that…
FBR Permits Duty-Free Temporary Import of Tourist Vehicles for Three Months
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Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a facilitative policy allowing tourists to temporarily import vehicles into Pakistan without paying Customs duties, effective…
FBR Deals with a Rs. 255 Billion Tax Deficit in the First Five Months of FY25
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to fall short of its tax collection goal by more than Rs. 255 billion in the first…
Real-Time Integration Helps FBR Secure 3.6M Taxpayers
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started a new system that combines real-time data from machines with the National Database and Registration Authority…
Telecom Operators to Automatically Restore SIMs for Tax Filers
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a comprehensive mechanism for blocking and unblocking mobile phone SIMs of non-tax filers, with specific guidelines and…
