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FBR Launches Informational Campaign for Taxpayers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new awareness campaign to help taxpayers with the process of filing income tax returns. Under this…
Repeat Offenders May Face FBR E-Invoicing Penalty of up to Rs3m
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has begun enforcing its e-invoicing penalty system from September 1, 2025, with fines starting at Rs500,000 for non-compliance. The…
FBR Revenue Shortfall Hits Rs42bn in First Two Months of FY26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a revenue shortfall of nearly Rs42 billion during the first two months of the current fiscal year,…
Govt Unveils Simplified Tax Form for Salaried Class
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced a simplified tax form for salaried class, cutting the number of required fields from 800 to just 40 in…
Pakistan Textile Council Raises Concerns Over Export Facilitation Scheme Amendments
The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has expressed concern over the recent changes to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), highlighting operational hurdles faced by textile and…
FBR Ends QR Code Requirement for IRIS Login
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially suspended the requirement for taxpayers to log in to the IRIS login system using a QR code.…
E Commerce Tax Debate Escalates As Senate Panel Demands Clarity
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has raised urgent questions about recent tax notices that target small online sellers. The panel said…
FBR Rolls Out Simplified Electronic Tax Return Form
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the simplified electronic tax return form for the tax year 2025, introducing an easier and more…
FBR Imposes Cash Limit on COD Orders Across Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set a Rs. 200,000 transaction limit for cash payments on e-commerce Cash on Delivery (CoD) orders. This decision…
FBR Can Now Access Your Internet and Call Data
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) now has the authority to access citizens’ internet use and phone call records during tax fraud probes. Internet service…
FBR Sugar Investigation Leads to Suspension of Officials
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee was briefed on the ongoing FBR sugar investigation, with the tax authority confirming that 14 of its officials have been…
FBR Arrest Powers Tied to Consultation with Business Representatives
The federal government has made it mandatory for tax officials to consult at least two business representatives before starting investigations that could lead to arrests.…
PM Shehbaz Orders Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited Shutdown by Dec
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) shutdown within six months, a move that could disrupt the country’s entire tax…
