The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to include AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan taxpayers in the federal Active Taxpayers’ List, subject to verification through IRIS, to enhance tax data integration and consistent treatment nationwide.
The Economic Coordination Committee has cleared funding for FBR’s digital enforcement stations along major rivers, defence and cybersecurity projects, special education transport, and key IT initiatives, aiming to enhance enforcement, connectivity, and citizen-focused services across Pakistan.
Pakistan is redefining economic sovereignty as the Federal Board of Revenue rolls out wide-ranging tax reforms centered on automation, artificial intelligence, and transparent enforcement. By embedding compliance directly into economic activity and reducing human discretion, the new system aims to expand the tax base, support legitimate businesses, and lay the foundation for a stable, self-reliant economy.
The Federal Board of Revenue has announced the launch of Digital Enforcement Stations across Pakistan to combat smuggling and illegal trade. The initiative includes upgrading existing check posts with modern technology, enhanced enforcement powers, and trained staff to improve monitoring and control.
The Federal Board of Revenue has invited business and trade bodies to submit budget proposals for the next fiscal year, focusing on progressive taxation, higher tax incidence on affluent groups, expansion of the tax base, and simplification of tax laws.
The Ministry of Finance’s Tax Policy Office has called on the business community to submit tax-related proposals for the 2026-27 budget. The initiative aims to align taxation policy with long-term economic goals, support industrial growth and exports, promote digital transformation, and ensure a fair and efficient tax system.
The Federal Board of Revenue has mandated that officers in the promotion zone submit asset declarations and performance evaluation reports by January 16, 2026. This step ensures transparency and allows the Departmental Promotion Committee to evaluate officers for advancement to higher grades.
Nine probationary officers of the Inland Revenue Service from the 53rd CTP visited the FBR Headquarters as part of their Inland Study Tour, receiving briefings on revenue mobilization, tax operations, and institutional reforms, with interactive sessions highlighting FBR’s role in fiscal governance and public sector modernization.
The LHC has directed senior FBR officials to respond to allegations of illegal distribution of millions in rewards to senior officers, challenging the legality and transparency of FBR reward schemes and highlighting potential misuse of public money.
The Federal Board of Revenue has stepped up its anti-smuggling drive in Balochistan, directing intensified enforcement, improved border management, and swift resolution of traders’ issues during a two-day inspection of Pakistan Customs formations in Quetta.