Quratul Ain

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POS Registration: FBR Intervention Prevents Traders’ Shutdown in Twin Cities

A planned shutter-down strike by traders in Islamabad and Rawalpindi was averted following a timely intervention by Zubair Bilal, FBR Member (Inland Revenue – Operations). Traders had raised concerns that mandatory POS registration would increase compliance costs, particularly for small shopkeepers. After discussions at FBR Headquarters, the Traders Action Committee called off the strike, agreeing to continue dialogue for a resolution.

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PSEB Invites Proposals for Federal Budget 2026–27 to Boost IT & ITeS Growth

The Pakistan Software Export Board has called on industry stakeholders to submit practical proposals for incorporation into the Federal Budget 2026–27. The initiative aims to align upcoming fiscal measures with the needs of the IT and ITeS sector, particularly in improving business ease, ensuring sustainable growth, and accelerating ICT export remittances. Submissions are due by December 16, 2025.

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Consumers Paying Over 55% Tax On Mobile Phones

A parliamentary panel has criticised the over 55% tax burden on mobile phones in Pakistan, calling it irrational and counterproductive to the country’s digital goals. Lawmakers said the heavy levies only serve the FBR at the expense of consumers and the economy. The committee has directed the FBR to analyse the impact of existing taxes and propose reforms by mid-March for incorporation in the next federal budget.

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Revenue Collection Jumps 27% to Rs12tr Amid Digital Enforcement Push

Pakistan’s federal revenue collection grew by 27% in the last fiscal year, with withholding tax, sales tax and excise duty showing strong gains thanks to digital enforcement and reforms. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told the National Assembly that the FBR collected Rs11.7 trillion, up from Rs9.2 trillion, calling it a structurally driven improvement supported by technology-led monitoring and stricter compliance measures.

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KPRA Launches WhatsApp Update Service for Taxpayers

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority has introduced a WhatsApp-based communication service to deliver timely updates to taxpayers. KPRA urges individuals and businesses to save its official number and share their WhatsApp details to receive regular alerts and announcements.

PRA Uncovers Widespread Tax Evasion by Housing Societies and Builders

Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has found numerous housing societies, builders, and over 100 farmhouses in Lahore non-compliant with tax regulations. Discrepancies were also discovered in hotels, restaurants, and event management businesses. Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra ordered immediate notices, thorough record scrutiny, and strict enforcement actions against defaulters.

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FTO Orders FBR to Enforce Direct Filing of Airline Cargo Manifests

The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the FBR to ensure international airlines file their cargo manifests directly in the Customs WeBOC system, citing serious loopholes that enable cargo pilferage and fraudulent clearances at airports. The FTO urged immediate integration of airline data with WeBOC and automatic red-flagging of consignments cleared without proper Goods Declarations.