World Bank delegation meets PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra to discuss cashless economy initiatives in Punjab, digital tax payments, e-economy reforms, and PRA–World Bank cooperation.
FBR seizes Bahria Town Tower Karachi to recover Rs. 26 billion in unpaid taxes, banning sale or transfer of seized residential, office, and commercial units.
Supreme Court warns FBR over filing unnecessary cases, urging independent review committees to prevent wasting court time and public money.
The Federal Board of Revenue has launched a super tax recovery drive following the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision, targeting Rs327 billion from large corporations, with major contributions expected from the oil and gas sector.
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has ruled that FBR’s restriction on adjusting income tax refunds against liabilities is illegal, ordering the removal of IRIS system caps and timely processing of pending refunds.
The Federal Board of Revenue has significantly reduced customs valuations for fibre broadband Wi-Fi routers, addressing telecom industry concerns and promoting affordable broadband expansion across Pakistan.
FCC upholds super tax, clearing 2,200 cases and enabling Rs310bn recovery, but highlights deep flaws in Pakistan’s tax structure and reform challenges.
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce warns that sudden super tax demands could disrupt business operations, calling for installment plans or offsetting liabilities against pending tax refunds to ease liquidity pressures and safeguard employment.
FBR’s Lifestyle Monitoring Cell tracks Pakistan’s wealthy, uncovering Rs12.3B in concealed assets through social media surveillance of luxury cars, weddings, foreign travel, and high-value items.
To facilitate taxpayers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all tax offices nationwide to remain open on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as a normal working day for collection of taxes and duties.