FBR Can Now Access Your Internet and Call Data

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

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…

FBR Explains Rules for Economic Transaction Limits

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue has issued detailed rules on FBR economic transaction limits for individuals who fail to declare their income sources or investments…

FBR Sales Tax Deadline for June 2025 Returns Extended Further

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s apex tax body has further extended the FBR sales tax deadline for June 2025 returns. Taxpayers now have more time to submit returns if…

FBR Suspends Manual Vehicle Auction Module Over ID Misuse

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended manual auction vehicle entries in its Web-Based One Customs (WEBOC) system following a serious breach involving unauthorized…

No Tax on Cash Sales Over Rs. 200K, Clarifies FBR

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially denied imposing a 20.5% tax on cash transactions exceeding Rs. 200,000. This clarification comes amid widespread confusion…

FBR Releases “Simplified” 25-Page Electronic Tax Return Draft

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a new draft of its electronic income tax return form for both individuals and companies, and it’s…

New Taxes Prompt Courier Companies to Raise Delivery Charges

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Major courier companies have notified their customers, including registered E-commerce companies and online traders, that the government will charge them the newly imposed taxes from…

FBR removes additional Customs Duty on imports in lower slabs

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the complete removal of Additional Customs Duty (ACD) on imported goods falling under the 0%, 5%, and…

FBR extends sales tax system integration deadline

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced extended deadlines for both corporate and non-corporate sales tax registered persons to complete their system integration.…

Pakistanis spend over Rs317 Billion on online apps in FY 2024–25

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The digital spending habits of Pakistanis have reached new heights, with more than Rs317 billion spent on various online platforms during the fiscal year 2024–25.…

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