FBR Waives Surcharge for First-Time Filers for Tax Year 2026 Return Submissions
FBR allows first-time tax filers to submit Tax Year 2026 returns and enter the Active Taxpayers List without paying the Rs 25000 surcharge.
FBR Demands Rs 2.2 Billion in Salary Tax Recovery From PIA
The FBR demands that Pakistan International Airlines immediately deposit over 2.217 billion rupees in withheld income tax deducted from employee salaries since mid-2025.
National Assembly Standing Committee Rejects FBR Direct Bank Account Access as Finance Bill 2026 Debates Heat Up
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance rejects giving the FBR direct access to bank account data and blocks stricter penalties for tax filers.
Federal Board of Revenue Introduces Massive Penalty Surcharge Hikes for Late Tax Return Filers in Pakistan
Under the newly proposed Finance Bill 2026 amendments, the FBR plans to increase the Active Taxpayers List restoration fee for individuals from 1000 to 25000 rupees.

