

FBR Expands Digital Invoicing Drive with Targeted Outreach in Quetta
FBR and PRAL continue to advance Pakistan’s digital tax ecosystem by hosting a focused seminar in Quetta, engaging local businesses on digital invoicing adoption and addressing region-specific integration needs.

PM Initiates Major Push Towards Cashless Economy with Three High-Level Committees
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches three expert committees to fast-track Pakistan’s cashless economy, expanding RAAST and forming a national digital master plan for seamless digital transactions.

Fiscal Rebalance: FBR Moves to Align Bank Taxation with Digital Economy Needs
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is pushing to remove the special tax privileges extended to banks under the Seventh Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. This proposed shift aims to bring banks under the normal corporate tax regime, potentially impacting their digital finance strategies and operational models as the nation seeks to broaden its tax base.