FBR clarifies reports about scrutiny of exporters’ income tax returns
Tax body says that to mitigate the possibility of any errors, the field formations were directed to pursue the returns and process them in accordance with the law
FBR sets strategy to achieve revised tax target amid Rs336 billion shortfall
Tax authority aims to meet Rs13.979 trillion target in second half of 2025-26 with recovery from court cases and enforcement measures; govt rules out mini budget
FBR orders scrutiny of 480 exporters’ tax records, sparking concern in business community
Tax body directs field formations to investigate exporters' filings for inconsistencies in taxable income
FBR misses half-year revenue target by Rs336 billion, tax hikes expected to offset shortfall
Rs6,154bn collected in 6 months; Rs328bn revised target set; IMF contingency measures and tax hikes under consideration
FBR probes Lahore-based actress over Rs67.7 million undeclared wedding spending
Lifestyle Monitoring Cell finds Rs67.7m expenditure on wedding inconsistent with declared income, recommends audit, penalties and possible prosecution
Meritorious service rewards for Inland Revenue officials capped at 24 salaries
Board amends reward rules, raises limit from 18 salaries for meritorious service
FBR deploys tax officers at 50 private hospitals amid low compliance by doctors: report
Of 319,572 registered doctors, only 130,243 are on tax rolls, while just 56,287 filed income tax returns in TY2025, FBR data shows
Ruling party’s lawmaker accuses FBR of fostering ‘hostile environment’ for businesses
NA committee discusses impact of FBR's actions on business climate, with foreign companies struggling to repatriate profits
IMF expects Pakistan’s federal tax revenue to stagnate for next five years
FBR collections rose to 10.3% of GDP in FY25 but missed target, while provinces expected to lift tax share from 0.9% to 1.6% by FY28
IMF rejects FBR request for immediate removal of 18% GST on contraceptives, sanitary pads
Fund says tax relief can only be considered in FY27 budget amid revenue shortfall
FBR compulsorily retires Customs officer over Rs2 million revenue loss from misdeclared consignment
Muhammad Ali Pechohu was under investigation for misreporting 18,000kg of grapes and 5,000kg of plums from Afghanistan
FBR recovers Rs874 billion through enforcement measures in 2024-25
Tax authority recovers Rs25bn from sugar sector, Rs12.8bn from cement; Rs255bn from legal settlements; tax liability rises by Rs58bn to Rs218bn in 2024-25; sets Rs389 billion enforcement target for 2025-26
Revenue shortfall may hit Rs560bn in first half of FY2025-26, FBR tells PM
Tax body seeks Attorney General’s assistance to expedite decisions in tax-related court cases
FBR suspends Customs inspector at Islamabad airport over extortion and harassment allegations
Inquiry finds evidence of harassment and misconduct; disciplinary proceedings initiated
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
