Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Used Imported Mobile Phones to Get Expensive in Pakistan After FBR Hikes Customs Valuation
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has drastically increased the customs valuation on imported used mobile phones. Consequently, taxes on 62 smartphone models will surge.…
FBR Reduces Property Valuation Rates in 5 Major Punjab Cities
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) just reduced immovable property valuation rates across five major cities in Punjab. Consequently, the authorities implemented these targeted changes…
FBR Loses Major Tax Battle: ATIR Grants Huge Relief to MCB Bank Over Minimum Tax
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently faced a major legal defeat. The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) in Lahore ruled that authorities cannot impose…
Will PTA Mobile Phone Taxes Finally Decrease in Pakistan?
Are PTA mobile phone taxes in Pakistan finally going to decrease? Reportedly, consumers might soon see a massive relief. Yesterday, on April 16, a major…
FBR Deploys Confiscated Luxury Cars for Anti-Smuggling Operations
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently updated its operational fleet policy. Effective April 1, 2026, the board allows its Anti-Smuggling and Enforcement units to…
FBR Proposes Strict 30% Expense Cap for Social Media Tax Calculations in Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) released a new taxation notification on April 1, 2026. The government published S.R.O. 546(I)/2026 to introduce a social media…
Inside FBR’s New Tax Formula for Foreign YouTubers & Influencers: RPM Set at Rs. 195
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a new tax formula for YouTubers and influencers on Thursday, April 1, 2026. The board now strictly mandates…
FBR Drafts New Transshipment Rules to Make Pakistan a Global Cargo Hub
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially issued a draft to amend the International Transshipment Rules. Pakistan plans to transform its local ports into…
FBR Tightens Export Facilitation Scheme with Strict Bi-Annual Reporting
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently issued a draft of amendments to the Customs Rules 2001. Specifically, the FBR decided to amend the rules…
FBR Deploys Geo-Fencing & Strict VPN Bans to Protect Sensitive Data
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented strict cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data from cyberattacks. FBR officials recently submitted a formal, written report…
FBR Rejects Claims of Financial Privacy Breach Over Tax Messages
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that the recent SMS alerts sent to income tax filers about their bank accounts and property transactions…
FBR Confirms Cut-Off Date of Newly Applied Mobile Taxes
The recent Valuation Ruling No. 2035/2026 sent waves of relief through the Pakistani tech community. It promises massive reductions in PTA taxes for used flagship…
FBR Updates Customs Values for 62 Used Phone Models
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially revised the customs values for the import of old and used mobile phones. The Directorate General of…
