NA panel urges FBR to reassess mobile phone tax structure by March 2026
FBR collected Rs82 billion in taxes from imported mobile phones in 2024-25, with Rs18 billion from high-end models, comprising 23-24% of the total collection
Over 10,800 retailers integrated into FBR’s POS system to enhance transaction documentation
10,858 major retailers, including 813 restaurants and 505 textile and leather retailers, have been registered under Point of Sale system as of December 2025
FTO directs FBR to implement direct filing of airline manifests to curb cargo pilferage
Federal Tax Ombudsman calls for immediate steps to close loopholes and prevent fraudulent cargo clearances at airports by integrating airline manifests with Customs WeBOC system
FBR appoints new members for Inland Revenue Service across Pakistan
New appointments include Zubair Bilal as Member Inland Revenue Operations and Shabia Al-Ajaz as Acting Chief of Large Tax Office Karachi, with further adjustments expected
FBR’s tax shortfall widens to Rs428 billion in five months of FY2025-26
Jul–Nov collection reaches Rs4.715 trillion against Rs5.14 trillion target, income and sales tax remain major gaps as November miss hits Rs157 billion
FBR issues draft insurance guarantee format for exporters under facilitation scheme
Draft covers irrevocable and unconditional guarantees for users of the Export Facilitation Scheme, including manufacturers, commercial exporters and vendors
FBR rejects Chinese tile makers’ plea to remove cameras, cites Rs30bn annual tax evasion in sector
Senate panel told cameras will remain installed as FBR reports evasion of Rs76 billion in sugar, Rs102 billion in cement, and Rs30 billion in tiles
FBR reconstitutes Single Portal Committee to unify sales tax return filing across provinces
New body includes FBR and all four provincial authorities to finalise rollout framework for single sales tax return
FBR transfers 82 customs officers, including senior officials, to new assignments
Irfan-ur-Rehman, Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement Balochistan, is reassigned as Member Legal & Accounting-Customs at FBR HQ; Muhammad Ali Raza Hanjra, Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement Lahore, is appointed Project Director for Integrated Transit Trade Management System
FBR makes IP-CCTV monitoring mandatory for all tobacco manufacturing units
Production cannot be removed from premises without video monitoring, says FBR directive
FBR to implement key changes in taxation under new National Industrial Policy in upcoming budget
Tax body to review tax reforms affecting income tax, sales tax, and excise duty to boost industrial competitiveness, with a focus on reducing tariff burdens and VAT on exports
FBR makes electronic filing of income tax returns mandatory nationwide
Manual filing abolished under new SRO; taxpayers now required to submit returns and withholding statements online only
FBR collects Rs1.28 trillion in customs duties in FY25, POL sector leads with 22.7% share
FBR reports 16.4% annual growth in customs revenue; vehicles emerge as second-largest contributor
FBR announces revised remuneration for ADRC chairman, members based on tax liabilities
New rules set one-time payments up to Rs 500,000 for Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee members in high-value tax cases
FBR makes POS integration mandatory for wholesalers and retailers with high withholding tax
New rule targets businesses with deductible withholding tax above Rs100,000 for wholesalers and Rs500,000 for retailers to boost GST compliance