Govt rules out new taxes despite Rs386bn revenue shortfall
Ministry of Finance provides details of FBR’s tax collection over the past five years
PTBA raises concerns over FBR’s new e-sales tax system, suggests key reforms
Tax bar urges uniform procedures, cost reduction, and removal of licensing requirements
Govt initiates inquiry to bust network of 78 alleged corrupt Customs officials, smugglers
Intelligence report suggests 37 Customs officers and 41 smugglers identified in connection to the smuggling of cigarettes, tyres, and textiles from Quetta to Punjab and Islamabad; FBR chief orders inquiry led by Member Customs
Salaried class tax payments surge to Rs285bn in seven months, minister hints at relief
Non-corporate sector employees contributed Rs122bn, corporate sector employees Rs86bn, provincial govt employees Rs48bn, and federal govt employees Rs29bn in income tax
PTBA urges FBR to establish fully functional tax office in Gwadar
Business community seeks efficient tax administration in strategic economic hub
Govt seeks IMF approval to restore 25% tax rebate for teachers
Reports suggest the IMF responded positively to FBR request, finance minister may announce rebate’s restoration this month
FBR misses January tax target by Rs84bn, seven-month shortfall reaches Rs468bn
Revenue growth expected to improve in final quarter of fiscal year
Slow GDP growth behind Rs386 billion revenue shortfall in first half of FY25, says FBR chairman
Lower inflation and sluggish manufacturing sector also contributed to missed tax targets, shortfall could rise to Rs447 billion by February: Langrial tells Senate Standing Committee on FinanceÂ
FBR halts procurement of 1,010 vehicles amid transparency concerns
Senate committee refers allegations of life threats to Wawda to FIA as chairman pledges full cooperation
FBR’s tax notices to salaried individuals spark controversy over legality and fairness
Experts call notices unlawful, urge FBR to hold employers accountable instead of burdening employees
FBR tightens tax enforcement for POS retailers, mandates digital payment integration
Retailers must install card machines, QR codes; enforcement teams to conduct nationwide inspections
Over 40% tax filers declare zero income as Pakistan’s tax base remains narrow: report
Only 3,651 individuals report income above Rs100 million; FBR considers new classification for high-value transactions
Federal cabinet approves purchase of additional vehicles for FBR officers
With 77 additional vehicles, total number of cars reaches 1,100 at a cost of over Rs6 billion
Only 12 Pakistanis declare wealth over Rs10 billion, FBR chairman reveals
93.7% of property transactions undervalued, tax body’s proposal to link property purchases with declared assets sparks heated debate in parliamentary committee
Senate panel opposes Rs5.6bn purchase of over 1,000 vehicles for FBR officers
Standing Committee on Finance to formally write to PM, finance minister, and AGPR to halt the purchase; Calls procurement process biased; FBR defends mobility for field operations