FBR proposes stringent actions against tax evaders amid IMF pressure

Freeze on bank accounts, property purchase bans, and utility disconnections among proposed measures

FBR reports 71% increase in tax filings, total filers reach 5.3 million

Government aims for aggressive revenue collection targets amid potential new taxes

Two tax officers suspended over Rs2bn refund to fuel company

FBR slows down refunds as revenue shortfall mounts

FBR falls short of revenue target by Rs99bn in first two months of FY25

Tax body collected Rs1.455 trillion in July-August against a target of Rs1.554 trillion

Foreign investors urge FBR to clear Rs108bn in pending tax refunds

Backlog impacts business confidence and cash flow, warns Overseas Chambers

FBR forms 32-member task force to address tax collection gaps

Working group to identify gaps in tax system and present a report within two weeks

Task Force drafts plan to modernize FBR for revenue growth

Proposals focus on data integration, PRAL restructuring, and broadening the tax base.

Federal govt complies with G-B court ruling, adjusts tax collection on Chinese imports

Taxes to be collected after Chinese goods enter mainland Pakistan

PM forms 10-member task force for FBR digitalisation

Task force will present its recommendations and plan to the prime minister within one month

FBR surpasses revenue target for July, collects Rs 659.2 billion 

Revenue collection exceeds set target of Rs. 656 billion by Rs 4 billion despite Rs 77.9 billion refunds

FBR chairman Tiwana seeks early retirement amid disputes with PM Office

Concerns over reform pace and digitisation efforts prompt decision

FBR to establish 25 ‘Commissioner Refund’ posts

New positions aimed at improving efficiency and reducing corruption in refund case processing

Govt considers 2.5% income tax on entire trading chain

Proposal targets non-filers from manufacturers to retailers to boost tax revenue

FBR unaware of 55% production lines in key sectors

Over half of production lines in critical tax evasion-prone sectors were unknown to the bureau, impacting potential tax collections

AGP flags FBR’s legal process gaps amid tax disputes worth Rs3.2tr

FBR urged to identify loopholes, streamline coordination and cost-effective strategies for improved coordination and efficient legal processes