FBR Eyes Expanded Service Tax Scope and E-commerce Withholding Hikes in ICT
FBR eyes expanded service tax in Islamabad (incl. 4% on ride-hailing) & higher e-commerce withholding tax in 2025-26 budget.
Government Explores Options to Increase FED
Pakistan explores raising FED on energy drinks (up to 40%), juices, cigarettes & more for budget revenue. Learn about potential tax hikes.
PRAL Offers Free Digital Invoicing Integration to Taxpayers Ahead of Mandatory Deadline
Get free digital invoicing integration from PRAL for FBR compliance. Mandatory June/July 2025 deadline. Learn about cost-free assistance & benefits.
Car Sales Data Reveals Widening Class Divide in Pakistan
Pakistan’s car sales data from PAMA reveals growing economic inequality, with luxury sales soaring while mid-range plummets, highlighting a stark class divide.
SRB Rewards Customers in Inaugural Prize Draw for POS Invoice Verification
SRB holds first prize draw, rewarding customers who verified POS invoices to boost tax transparency in Sindh. 105 winners selected.
Jewellery Exports Grind to Halt After Government Suspends Key Regulation
Pakistan’s jewellery exports halt after SRO 760 suspension. Exporters panic as $50-60m shipments are stranded. Industry appeals to PM, warns of economic damage.
Foreign Investors Propose Demonetization of Rs5,000 Note for Digital Economy Push
A consortium of foreign investors operating in Pakistan has formally urged the government to consider demonetizing the Rs5,000 currency note […]
Supreme Court Rules Tax Records Must Be Kept Until Legal Case Concludes
Supreme Court rules tax records must be kept beyond the standard 6-year limit if legal proceedings are pending, until the case reaches its final conclusion.
FBR Launches Advanced Remote Image Analysis Center to Digitalize Customs Monitoring
FBR launches Remote Image Analysis Center (RIAC) with World Bank support to digitalize customs monitoring at all entry/exit points & combat evasion.
FBR Reports Significant Growth in Taxpayer Base After Law Amendments
FBR adds 2.39M taxpayers via law changes, boosting total filers over 6.5M. Pakistan’s NA informed of tax base growth, mobile tax collections, and RDA success.