The Punjab Revenue Authority plans to launch a public awareness campaign across Punjab in April to discourage tax evasion, promote receipt verification, and encourage citizens to report violations with financial incentives.
The Federal Board of Revenue will continue full operations despite government austerity measures, keeping all offices open and suspending work-from-home restrictions to protect revenue collection.
PM Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the FBR to provide digital tax services in Urdu and regional languages while expanding automated monitoring and digital systems to boost transparency and revenue collection.
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has ruled that taxpayers have the right to obtain copies of sales tax case documents, directing the FBR to provide assessment records and hearing order sheets upon request.
Bank Alfalah has reported Rs2.84 billion in tax contingencies for 2025, stemming from disputes over WWF payments, dividend income treatment, and sales tax on banking services.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a proposal to seek IMF consent to abolish super tax and reduce the maximum income tax rate for salaried individuals by 5 percent.
The Supreme Court has ruled that authorities cannot register an FIR or start criminal proceedings in tax matters without first determining tax liability through proper assessment under the Income Tax Ordinance, reinforcing due process in tax enforcement.
The Punjab Revenue Authority achieved over Rs220 billion in tax collections during the first eight months of FY26, reflecting stronger compliance, effective revenue strategies, and regional performance improvements across Punjab.
The Federal Board of Revenue has issued new SOPs for handling tax fraud cases, requiring field formations to refer suspected fraud to the intelligence directorate for review within 30 days.
The Federal Board of Revenue has presented a new revenue strategy to the IMF, aiming to bridge a Rs429 billion shortfall and achieve the revised FY26 tax target through enforcement measures, litigation recovery, and improved tax compliance.