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.
The government’s Rs15bn rice export rebate has split exporters, with supporters citing global competition relief and critics warning of higher domestic prices and continued reliance on short-term incentives instead of structural reforms.
The Supreme Court has declared FBR tax orders issued after the statutory 120-day period illegal, reaffirming that time-barred notices under the Sales Tax Act, 1990 are void and unenforceable.
Federal Constitutional Court upholds super tax, validates Sections 4B and 4C, enabling govt to collect over Rs300bn in revenue.
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially ended the role of authorized local agents in determining duties and taxes on imported vehicles, including used and old cars, […]
Withholding tax from retailers jumps 37% in 1HFY26 as FBR’s enforcement and documentation drive boosts compliance and revenue.
FBR argues before the FCC that Super Tax is a valid income tax levy within Parliament’s constitutional powers, urging the court to overturn High Court rulings.
The Federal Board of Revenue has directed strict compliance with social media rules, warning Customs officials of disciplinary action for unauthorized online activity.
Provinces underperform in key tax collection due to generous NFC transfers, with agriculture and property taxes far below targets, prompting calls for performance-based fiscal reforms.
Pakistan’s expanding services export sector helped the Federal Board of Revenue record a 22% increase in tax collection during the first half of FY2025-26, driven by higher withholding tax receipts from IT and other service exports.