FBR to Retain Tax Collection Powers as Chairman Rejects Outsourcing Reports
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will retain control over its field offices and tax collection operations, as Chairman Rashid Langrial has ruled out outsourcing these…
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Imported Almonds May Become More Expensive in Pakistan Ahead of Winter
Imported almonds could become more expensive in Pakistan ahead of the winter season after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) increased their customs valuation under a…
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FBR Establishes New Media Coordination Unit to Improve Public Image
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a new Media Coordination Unit (MCU) to strengthen its communication strategy, improve public awareness of tax-related initiatives, and…
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FBR Acknowledges IRIS Portal Issues as Tax Return Filing Deadline Nears
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has acknowledged that taxpayers are experiencing intermittent problems with its IRIS online tax portal as the deadline for filing tax…
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FBR to Begin Accepting 2026 Income Tax Returns from July 27
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced that the filing of Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2026 will commence on Monday, July 27,…
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Undocumented Acetate Tow Trade Raises Alarm Over Billions in Revenue Losses in Pakistan
A sharp decline in documented imports of acetate tow, a key raw material used in cigarette manufacturing, has triggered concerns over rising undocumented trade and significant…
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FBR Removes Local Agents From Car Price Certification to Cut Import Costs
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a major reform aimed at reducing costs for vehicle importers by eliminating the role of authorised local agents…
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Sindh High Court Rules Lapsed Sugar Subsidy Cannot Be Revived
The Sindh High Court has dismissed a series of petitions filed by 16 sugar mills seeking the release of an inland freight subsidy that was approved…
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FBR’s Tax Transformation Hailed as ‘Global Case Study’ by World Bank
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has earned global recognition after being invited by the World Bank to present its comprehensive tax transformation as a case…