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FBR Crackdown on Jewelers as 60,000 Shops Face Tax Investigation
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major crackdown on jewelers, compiling data on more than 60,000 businesses across Pakistan to curb widespread…
FBR Goes After 100,000 Influencers Showing Off Wealth Online
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a crackdown on 100,000 influencers and wealthy individuals who are flaunting their wealth on social media platforms.…
Cars, Cigarettes to Get Costlier as Govt Plans Mini-Budget for Flood Relief
The government is preparing a mini-budget that may burden consumers with higher prices on imported cars, cigarettes, and electronics, aimed at raising revenue for flood…
Faceless Customs System Causes Rs100bn Loss in Three Months
The Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system, launched by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Karachi last year to combat corruption, has caused a staggering Rs100 billion…
FBR Deploys New IRIS Registry Version for Taxpayers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the successful deployment of a new registry version on its IRIS portal, aimed at improving efficiency and…
Ex-FBR Chief Warns Crypto May Rival Hawala in Usage
Former Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman and economist Shabbar Zaidi has warned that cryptocurrencies could rival hawala in usage, even though cryptocurrency regulation in…
FBR Introduces Whistleblowing System to Track Tax Evasion, Reward Tips
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is launching a whistleblowing system to find tax evasion and to reward successful reporters. The system will allow citizens…
Federal Govt Notifies Shahid Iqbal Posting to Science and Technology
The Cabinet Secretariat Establishment Division has issued an official notification transferring Mr Shahid Iqbal Baloch to the post of Secretary Science and Technology Division, with…
FBR Resolves Major Income Tax Portal Bug for Salaried Class
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has resolved a significant technical issue in its income tax return filing system affecting the salaried class. The bug,…
FBR Launches Digital Invoicing System to Streamline Sales Tax
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a nationwide digital invoicing system for all sales tax registered taxpayers. The new system links business invoicing…
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,…
