FBR Introduces Automated Income Tax Return Scrutiny Through IRIS Under New Rule 38B
The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced an automated tax return scrutiny procedure under Rule 38B, allowing taxpayers to receive electronic notices of errors and discrepancies and respond before legal or penal action is considered.
FBR to Update PM Shehbaz on Digital Tax Monitoring and AI-Based Tax Analysis
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue will brief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on faceless tax administration, artificial intelligence-based return analysis and digital monitoring aimed at addressing a Rs1 trillion tax gap.
FBR Introduces E-Scrutiny System for Sales Tax Returns Through IRIS
The FBR has introduced an electronic scrutiny mechanism for sales tax returns, allowing its computerised system to identify discrepancies and issue online advice or advance intimations through IRIS before legal or penal proceedings.
FBR Revenue Jumps 40% As Pakistan Sustains Fiscal Discipline
Pakistan records three consecutive years of primary fiscal surpluses as FBR revenue rises 40%, tax to GDP improves and digital reforms reshape tax administration.
Ismail Industries goes live on FBR’s digital invoicing system through Haball’s Wasl platform
Ismail Industries Limited has successfully transitioned to the Federal Board of Revenue’s digital invoicing system using Haball’s Wasl platform, advancing corporate digital compliance and automation across Pakistan.
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.