Quratul Ain

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PRA Identifies 50 Untaxed Aesthetic Clinics in Lahore

The Punjab Revenue Authority has uncovered 50 aesthetic clinics in Lahore that reportedly earned billions of rupees annually without paying any tax. One clinic alone recorded sales of Rs1.8 billion in a year. The discovery was made during PRA’s ongoing survey to bring 11 additional sectors—including aesthetic clinics, beauty parlors, property developers, and car dealers—into the tax net, with enforcement and expansion efforts now accelerating across Punjab.

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PRA Posts Over 31% Record Growth In October

The Punjab Revenue Authority recorded more than 31% revenue growth in October, with first-quarter collections rising 28% over last year despite no new taxes or rate increases. Officials credited effective planning, greater use of technology, and expanding implementation of the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System, predicting further gains through stronger enforcement and registration of unregistered businesses.

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PM Shehbaz Orders Phased Crackdown On Tax Evasion

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a phased elimination of tax evasion, prioritising tobacco, tiles and other key sectors. In a review meeting with the FBR, he pushed for stronger administrative measures and faster reform implementation to bolster economic stability and meet development goals.

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FBR Overhaul Nears Completion as Govt Finalises Whistleblower Rules

The government is in the final stages of overhauling FBR’s whistleblower reward system, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani told the National Assembly on Friday, emphasising that AI-driven audits, digital invoicing and risk-based enforcement are central to expanding the tax base and curbing evasion. He said the Prime Minister reviews FBR reforms weekly and that new tools and transparency measures aim to protect honest taxpayers while tightening action against evaders.

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FBR Introduces One-Time Remuneration Structure for ADRC Chairpersons in Tax Disputes

FBR has issued SRO 2076(I)/2025, introducing a new one-time payment framework for ADRC chairpersons and members. Under the revised rules, the ADRC chairperson will receive Rs 500,000 for cases involving tax liabilities above Rs 50 million and Rs 300,000 for cases up to Rs 50 million, with proportional payments for committee members. The move aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in resolving high-stakes tax disputes.

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FBR Clarifies: Active Taxpayers Status Linked to 2024 Return Filings

FBR has clarified that the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for 2025 will be determined on the basis of returns filed for Tax Year 2024, rejecting reports about the mass inactivation of taxpayers. The FBR confirmed that those who filed timely extension applications have been automatically granted a 15-day extension.