The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reported a sharp increase in withholding income tax collection on imports, reaching Rs422.42 billion in FY25 — an 11.36% jump from the previous year. The growth signals recovering import activity, improved enforcement, and administrative reforms aimed at curbing under-invoicing and misdeclaration.
In a landmark move toward digital tax governance, the FBR has been authorized to access national data in real time from institutions such as NADRA, FIA, and provincial departments. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, improve tax compliance, and reduce evasion by linking records on identity, travel, property, vehicles, and utilities.
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has reminded the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that tax notices or communications must be […]
The Corporate Tax Office (CTO) Islamabad has threatened legal action against tax lawyer Waheed Shahzad Butt for allegedly making unfounded accusations against tax officials. The warning came in a written response to the Federal Tax Ombudsman amid an ongoing inquiry into the CTO’s alleged unlawful adjustment of sales tax demands against income tax refunds. Legal experts see the move as an intimidation tactic that raises serious concerns about institutional transparency and the right to fair trial under Article 10A of the Constitution.
The FBR collected Rs146 billion in withholding tax on electricity in FY25 — a 13.5% increase from the previous year — with industrial and domestic users driving growth under Section 235 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made sales tax de-registration completely digital under STGO No. 4 of 2025, ending manual applications to ensure transparency, efficiency, and faster processing.
The University of Karachi hosted a seminar titled “Impacts of Income Tax Filing and Amendments in Pension Rules” to raise awareness about tax obligations and recent pension reforms. Organized by KUTS and KUOWA, the event featured experts who explained tax filing procedures, pension rule changes, and their impact on employees in educational institutions.
FBR plans to introduce an online e-auction system for non-customs paid vehicles to ensure transparency and efficiency. The new mechanism, approved by DPM Ishaq Dar, aims to streamline the disposal of confiscated vehicles and enhance revenue generation.
“Taxpayers are being forced to deposit large sums under threat of suspension without formal adjudication — a practice that contradicts legal standards and Supreme Court rulings,” said a tax expert, urging the FBR to audit its enforcement methods.
The salaried class contributed a record Rs556 billion in income tax during FY2024–25, marking a 53% year-on-year increase. Private and public sector employees drove the surge, raising fresh concerns about tax equity and the narrow base of Pakistan’s revenue system.