The Federal Board of Revenue has suspended six officials found absent from assigned sugar mill monitoring duties, with disciplinary proceedings recommended to ensure transparency and uphold professional standards.
Starting January 1, the FBR will monitor social media platforms to identify and take action against sellers of smuggled goods, using intelligence, NADRA verification, and enforcement teams to curb illicit trade and protect the economy.
The Federal Board of Revenue has come under scrutiny after the Corporate Tax Office Islamabad failed to comply with a Federal Tax Ombudsman order, prompting calls for disciplinary action and highlighting lapses in tax administration accountability.
Customs Enforcement Quetta has carried out a series of intelligence-based anti-smuggling operations, recovering contraband items valued at Rs. 317 million and reaffirming its commitment to curb illicit trade.
The Federal Board of Revenue has granted tax exemptions on over 2,400 Chinese products imported for use in Gilgit-Baltistan through Sost Dry Port, subject to online authorisation, quota limits, and strict usage regulations.
The Anti-Smuggling Organization of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, intercepted a Mazda truck carrying 803 smuggled mobile phones valued at Rs. 62 million. The operation, which also led to the arrest of the driver and helper, reflects FBR’s commitment to tackling smuggling and illegal trade.
The Sindh Revenue Board has issued a final directive to the SBCA to deposit Rs7 crore collected from 272 entities as Sindh Sales Tax, emphasizing that sufficient time has already been given and compliance is now mandatory.
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has busted a cybercriminal network operating within FBR and PRAL for filing fraudulent sales tax returns using fake and flying invoices, exposing serious weaknesses in tax IT systems and ordering legal action against those involved.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will keep tax offices open on Saturday, December 27, and extend working hours until 10:00 pm on December 31 to facilitate taxpayers and ensure timely year-end tax collection.
The FBR has been accused of fostering a hostile business climate, prompting multinational companies to scale back or exit operations in Pakistan. While global factors influence corporate restructuring, domestic challenges such as regulatory complexity, macroeconomic volatility, and high operational costs also affect investment decisions.