FBR Moves Constitutional Court to Enforce Powers Under Federal Excise Laws

The FBR has filed petitions before the Federal Constitutional Court challenging the Peshawar High Court’s decision that declared the sealing of cigarette manufacturing units illegal. The case centers on enforcement powers under the Federal Excise Act, 2005, and raises key constitutional questions on jurisdiction, tax enforcement, and the principle of exhaustion of remedies.

CTO Islamabad Refuses to Implement FTO Order, Raises Concerns

The Corporate Tax Office (CTO) Islamabad has reportedly ignored an unchallenged order of the Federal Tax Ombudsman by adjusting taxpayers’ income tax refunds against a disputed sales tax demand pending before the ADRC, triggering concerns over Pakistan’s tax dispute resolution mechanism and investor confidence.