The Lahore High Court has rejected a writ petition filed by a former FBR Member Operations challenging FIA action in a tax refunds scam at LTO Lahore, holding that supervisory position alone does not make one an aggrieved person under the Constitution.
Pakistan Customs at the Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU), Karachi, intercepted a parcel from the USA falsely declared as “books” and recovered 1.03 kg of marijuana valued at Rs. 30.716 million, highlighting continued vigilance against smuggling through international mail channels.
In the super tax case, former law minister Dr Farogh Naseem told the Federal Constitutional Court that the FBR may have leeway in following court decisions. He cautioned that judicial inconsistency could pose greater risks than mass protests, as the case raises major constitutional and revenue issues involving Sections 4B and 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has decided to enroll individuals and companies that have remained outside the tax net. Service-providing firms must now register with the PRA, use the E-Invoicing Monitoring System, and pay taxes on time. Chairman Muazzam Iqbal Sipra emphasized enhanced field operations and a training program to improve compliance and facilitate taxpayers.
The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to include AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan taxpayers in the federal Active Taxpayers’ List, subject to verification through IRIS, to enhance tax data integration and consistent treatment nationwide.
The Economic Coordination Committee has cleared funding for FBR’s digital enforcement stations along major rivers, defence and cybersecurity projects, special education transport, and key IT initiatives, aiming to enhance enforcement, connectivity, and citizen-focused services across Pakistan.
Pakistan is redefining economic sovereignty as the Federal Board of Revenue rolls out wide-ranging tax reforms centered on automation, artificial intelligence, and transparent enforcement. By embedding compliance directly into economic activity and reducing human discretion, the new system aims to expand the tax base, support legitimate businesses, and lay the foundation for a stable, self-reliant economy.
The Federal Board of Revenue has announced the launch of Digital Enforcement Stations across Pakistan to combat smuggling and illegal trade. The initiative includes upgrading existing check posts with modern technology, enhanced enforcement powers, and trained staff to improve monitoring and control.
The Federal Board of Revenue has invited business and trade bodies to submit budget proposals for the next fiscal year, focusing on progressive taxation, higher tax incidence on affluent groups, expansion of the tax base, and simplification of tax laws.
The Ministry of Finance’s Tax Policy Office has called on the business community to submit tax-related proposals for the 2026-27 budget. The initiative aims to align taxation policy with long-term economic goals, support industrial growth and exports, promote digital transformation, and ensure a fair and efficient tax system.