Tax policy office moved to Finance Ministry, FBR no longer responsible for budget preparation, says Aurangzeb
Finance minister announces shift in responsibility, outlines upcoming industrial and tariff reforms
FBR yet to implement IHC-mandated automated income tax refund system
Court directives under Section 170A remain unexecuted despite assurances from FBR Member (Policy)
FBR allows direct appeals to Appellate Tribunal in excise duty cases
Taxpayers can bypass basic appeal under Finance Act 2025 and file FED-related cases directly
FBR to suspend or blacklist sales taxpayers refusing access to business premises
New Sales Tax Rules 2006 mandate action against taxpayers obstructing tax monitoring and violating compliance
FBR transfers raise questions on ongoing investigations into benami transactions, money laundering: report
Controversy erupts over transfer of senior officials involved in vehicle import investigations, with concerns over potential interference in high-profile cases
FBR to appoint 102 sector experts for field audits of key industries
Tax body will conduct field audits of 42 sectors, including automotive, textile, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications, starting with the first phase
FBR to impose 20% tax on early disposal of government debt securities
New tax rates introduced on capital gains from debt securities, with 20% applied to sales within six months
FBR amends tax provisions for banks to align income with taxable earnings
Changes to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 aim to streamline banking income reporting, effective July 1, 2025
IT and IT-enabled services to retain 4% withholding tax rate in FY2025-26
FBR maintains tax rates for specified and non-specified services; IT sector exempted from higher withholding tax
FBR must consult business representatives before making arrests in tax fraud cases
New guidelines slow down enforcement actions, prompting concerns over leniency toward traders
FBR excludes recreational clubs from non-profit status under Finance Act 2025
New tax provisions apply to recreational clubs charging over Rs1 million in membership fees
PM orders abolition of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited in six months amid challenges in tax system overhaul
Shehbaz Sharif directs creation of new body for digital tax transformation, despite concerns over disruptions
Ineligible individuals to face stricter restrictions in car, property transactions
FBR clarifies Finance Act 2025 provisions, introduces Section 114C to distinguish between "eligible" and "ineligible" individuals based on financial capacity for economic transactions
FBR mandates phased integration of electronic invoicing system for sales tax-registered entities
Starting Aug 1, companies must register and test systems for e-invoicing, with deadlines for different turnover categories leading up to December 1
FBR rolls back 0.25% penalty on declared value of goods
Tax body halts penalty enforcement temporarily, following concerns raised by customs agents over implementation without official notification