FBR has clarified that recent SMS alerts sent to tax filers regarding bank accounts and property transactions do NOT violate financial privacy. The authority says messages were sent to improve awareness and compliance, using only taxpayers’ own data under legal powers granted by Income Tax Ordinance 2001. FBR also assured Parliament that all information is protected under strict data security protocols.
FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial confirms Rs217bn super tax arrears and offers installment payments after senators criticize aggressive recovery methods and market panic.
The Supreme Court has declared FBR tax orders issued after the statutory 120-day period illegal, reaffirming that time-barred notices under the Sales Tax Act, 1990 are void and unenforceable.
Withholding tax from retailers jumps 37% in 1HFY26 as FBR’s enforcement and documentation drive boosts compliance and revenue.
Provinces underperform in key tax collection due to generous NFC transfers, with agriculture and property taxes far below targets, prompting calls for performance-based fiscal reforms.
The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Multan has scheduled an auction of confiscated vehicles and goods on January 28, 2026, to be held at the Custom House under FBR procedures.
Federal Tax Ombudsman Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi pledged to protect the rights of taxpayers and streamline complaint and appeal processes. Business leaders welcomed relief-oriented measures and recognized FTO’s role in supporting the corporate sector.
In the super tax case, the FCC heard arguments that each “block” of a Special Tax Year should be taxed according to the law in force on its last day. Advocates highlighted that retrospective application of Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance could unfairly extend liability and prejudice Special Tax Year holders. Arguments by Farogh Naseem and Adnan Haider concluded, with Ahmed Jamal Sukhera set to present his case next.
Senior officials of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) felicitated newly appointed DG Ms. Irum Naz, presenting her with a shield. The DG emphasized teamwork, pledged to strengthen KPRA’s operations, and vowed to meet and exceed government-assigned revenue targets.
The SECP has registered 21,542 new companies from July–December 2025, with 99.9% completed online via the eZfile system, reflecting the success of digital reforms and Pakistan’s improved business environment.