Over 10,500 Major Retailers Integrated into FBR’s POS System to Boost Transparency and Digital Taxation
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has integrated 10,562 top-tier retailers into its Point of Sale (POS) system by September 2025, marking a major push toward documentation, digital taxation, and compliance among Tier-I retailers, including restaurants, textile, and leather businesses.
Revenue Without Return: The Taxpayer’s Alibi in Pakistan’s Fiscal Crisis
Pakistan’s tax crisis is less about unwilling taxpayers and more about state inefficiency, debt-driven governance, and misuse of resources. Despite record collections, citizens see little return for their contributions, leaving the fiscal system strained and trust eroded.