The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority recorded a 30% increase in Sales Tax on Services collection in the first half of FY2025-26, raising Rs23.26 billion, driven by improved compliance, effective enforcement, and strategic planning.
Gilgit-Baltistan gets major tax relief as imports through Sost Dry Port are allowed duty- and tax-free up to Rs4 billion annually, subject to usage restrictions and monitoring by FBR and the G-B government.
The Regional Tax Office Faisalabad has paused its tax enforcement against medical professionals, giving them time to declare actual income. Authorities warn that noncompliance will lead to a renewed crackdown.
Pakistan’s tax laws allow the FBR to serve notices through various legally valid means in tax year 2026, making non-receipt or ignoring a notice an ineffective defence for taxpayers.
Digital transformation is central to the Federal Board of Revenue’s reform strategy, as Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial briefed probationary officers on ongoing automation, transparency and performance-driven initiatives at FBR.
The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) achieved a 25% increase in December 2025 revenue, collecting Rs34.006 billion. Half-year collections for FY2025–26 reached Rs161.431 billion, reflecting improved tax compliance and administration across Sindh.
The FBR has finalized its strategy to achieve revised tax collection targets for the second half of FY2025–26, reviewing revenue shortfalls, recovery plans, and potential new measures to safeguard fiscal goals.
The Federal Board of Revenue has struck off 15,678 companies from the Active Taxpayers List following the December 31 filing deadline. Inactive companies will now face double withholding tax rates, impacting cash flows, unless they pay a Rs.20,000 fine to restore active status.
The Federal Board of Revenue has granted tax exemptions on over 2,400 Chinese products imported for use in Gilgit-Baltistan through Sost Dry Port, subject to online authorisation, quota limits, and strict usage regulations.
The Anti-Smuggling Organization of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, intercepted a Mazda truck carrying 803 smuggled mobile phones valued at Rs. 62 million. The operation, which also led to the arrest of the driver and helper, reflects FBR’s commitment to tackling smuggling and illegal trade.