FBR launches automated system for scanning cargo at Karachi’s ports

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Customs Wing of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new automated process in its WeBOC system which will help in…

FBR uncovered 147 billion of tax evasion from July to January

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

On Friday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced that its Directorate General Intelligence & Investigation-IR uncovered PKR 147 billion of revenue evaded between a…

20 days later, IT Minister expresses deep concern over FBR’s crackdown on the freelancers and Online Businesses

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government continues to give mixed signals about whether it will eliminate the tax exemptions available to the IT sector or not. The Federal Minister…

IT secretary says there is nothing to worry about as FBR targets freelancers exempt from taxes

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal secretary for Information Technology and telecom, Shoaib Siddiqui gave a statement similar to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s famous catchphrase, “You don’t have to…

Payoneer says its not responsible & businesses should pay their own taxes, amid crackdown on Pakistani freelancers

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Payoneer issued a statement when reached by Techjuice for comment. At the same time, Waqar Zaka – a major tech influencer, expressed his reservations over…

Pakistani freelancers yet to get PayPal, get tax notices by FBR

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The freelancing community in Pakistan faces uncertainty about their future and is highly concerned about the FBR’s recent announcement. The Federal Board Of Revenue (FBR)…

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FBR to roll out track-and-trace system to improve revenue collection

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will be rolling out the new track and trace system in July this year to enhance the revenue collection process…

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Customs duties, taxes over Rs. 1 million to be paid online from January 15, 2021

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Customs has announced that starting from January 15, 2021, the payment of customs duties and taxes amounting to Rs. 1 million or more will…

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FBR expects to suffer Rs1 trillion revenue loss on tax collection

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has estimated that it will suffer an astronomical revenue loss of Rs1 trillion on its tax collection if it…

Former USF CEO believes 2020 was a wasted year for telecom operators in Pakistan

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

For a host of obvious reasons, 2020 has been one terrible year. However, according to former Universal Service Fund CEO Parvez Iftikhar, the year was…

FBR launches online module in Iris to promote investment in Green Field Industry

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Board of Revenue has launched an online module in Iris for the purpose of facilitating the filing of applications for the grant of Green…

FBR introduces new tax corruption complaint facility for the public

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new service on its website that allows members of the public to immediately file a complaint…

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[UPDATED] – Government is NOT considering 15 percent tax on online earnings like freelancing and YouTube content creation

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Update: TechJuice has been reached out by a representative of the Government of Pakistan who has clarified that no such tax is going to be…

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