Pakistan’s tax shortfall hits Rs725 billion as FBR misses nine-month target

Tax body also misses March target by Rs100 billion; IMF lowers target for FY25 by Rs640 billion to Rs12.33 trillion

FBR uncovers smuggling ring using luxury watches to launder money and evade taxes

Three high-end watch outlets raided in Karachi for tax evasion amounting to Rs180 million 

FBR’s direct tax collection rises 29.4% to Rs632.7 billion in H1 FY2024-25

Sales tax, federal excise duty, and customs duties also see notable growth in first half of fiscal year 2024-25.

FBR to take legal action against 463 importers, 106 agents over Rs14bn tax evasion scheme

Fraud, exposed after five years by a former employee, involved the manipulation of over 2,300 customs declarations to evade taxes

FBR considering new registration scheme for shopkeepers after Tajir Dost failure

Tax body may introduce the scheme in the 2025-26 federal budget to boost registration of traders

FTO sets up cell to resolve tax issues of foreign diplomats

Almas Ali Jovindah appointed head of Diplomatic Grievances Redressal Cell

Over 10,000 Goods Declaration forms tampered to evade billions in taxes, FBR orders audit

Scam, involving importers and PSW officials, resulted in significant revenue loss, with changes made to goods descriptions and quantities; FBR launches inquiry into the breach

IHC’s tax refund automation order remains unimplemented by FBR

Court-mandated system yet to be enforced despite assurances from tax authorities

IMF agrees to scrap Tajir Dost Scheme as FBR surpasses tax collection target: report

Tax revenue from retailers, wholesalers, and Associations of Persons already exceeded Rs400 billion—far surpassing the Rs50 billion initially projected under the scheme

FTO directs FBR to stop taxing teachers’ exam duties as services

Ruling declares invigilation and paper marking part of teachers' salary, orders compliance within 60 days

IMF revises revenue target by Rs620bn, retains 10.6% tax-to-GDP ratio

Fund reduces FBR’s tax collection target from Rs12.97 trillion to Rs12.35 trillion; Finance Ministry commits to expenditure cuts

FBR needs Rs5.6tr in four months to meet annual target

Officials warn fiscal year shortfall could surpass Rs600bn, putting revenue targets at risk

FBR to reassign tax officers from Admin Pool within 15 days

Decision aims to limit prolonged placements and streamline postings

FBR records 54% rise in sales tax from sugar sector as retail prices remain high

Rs24bn collected in two months; sugar exports surge 2,188%, fueling price hike

IMF discusses agricultural income tax with Pakistani officials during loan review

Provincial governments and finance officials engage with IMF on taxation framework