The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs1.015 trillion in January 2026, marking a 16% month-on-month increase, supported by strong income tax growth and steady recovery in large-scale manufacturing.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) held an awareness seminar at FPCCI Karachi to highlight digital reforms, transparency measures and accountability mechanisms under its transformation plan to strengthen taxpayer confidence and improve revenue administration.
Supreme Court warns FBR over filing unnecessary cases, urging independent review committees to prevent wasting court time and public money.
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has ruled that FBR’s restriction on adjusting income tax refunds against liabilities is illegal, ordering the removal of IRIS system caps and timely processing of pending refunds.
The Federal Board of Revenue has significantly reduced customs valuations for fibre broadband Wi-Fi routers, addressing telecom industry concerns and promoting affordable broadband expansion across Pakistan.
The government’s Rs15bn rice export rebate has split exporters, with supporters citing global competition relief and critics warning of higher domestic prices and continued reliance on short-term incentives instead of structural reforms.
FBR argues before the FCC that Super Tax is a valid income tax levy within Parliament’s constitutional powers, urging the court to overturn High Court rulings.
The Federal Board of Revenue has directed strict compliance with social media rules, warning Customs officials of disciplinary action for unauthorized online activity.
FBR mandates courier companies to submit withholding tax statements in IRIS for e-commerce sales. Online sellers must reconcile deductions to ensure compliance and avoid tax notices in Pakistan’s growing digital economy.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) uncovers an illegal immigration scheme allegedly involving a senior FBR officer. Suspects caught trying to travel to France on false official delegation claims. Authorities investigate fraudulent visa network and illegal financial gains.