Pakistan’s Retail Tax Gap Deepens as Informal Market Undercuts Formal FMCG Businesses
Pakistan’s undocumented retail market continues to challenge formal businesses as weak tax enforcement and widespread GST evasion distort competition. Industry observers are now pushing for expanded upfront tax collection mechanisms to improve transparency, strengthen compliance and reduce leakages across the FMCG value chain.
FBR Proposes Strict E-Enrolment Rules for Foreign NGOs to Boost Tax Transparency
The Federal Board of Revenue introduces new registration requirements for international NGOs, including mandatory Ministry of Interior NOCs and verified embassy documentation.
APTMA urge FBR to allow super tax adjustment against refunds for textile exporters
APTMA ask FBR to let textile exporters adjust super tax liabilities against pending refunds and pay remaining amount in instalments amid liquidity pressure.
FBR Expands Nationwide POS Monitoring to 14+ Sectors Including Healthcare, Hospitality and Education
FBR mandates nationwide POS integration across more than 14 sectors, including hospitals, restaurants, clubs and educational institutions, to enable real-time online tax monitoring with specified exemptions.
FBR Pakistan Updates Helpline and Support Desk Operations for Ramzan 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue has adjusted its helpline and digital support hours for Ramzan 2026 to assist taxpayers with digital invoicing and finance queries.
FBR Implements Withholding Sales Tax System for Digitally Ordered Goods to Strengthen E-Commerce Compliance
The Federal Board of Revenue introduces a new withholding system for sales tax on digitally ordered goods, empowering payment intermediaries, courier services, and online marketplaces to ensure accurate, efficient, and transparent tax collection in Pakistan’s e-commerce sector.
APTMA Urges FBR to Act Against Grey Fabric Misdeclaration Under Export Facilitation Scheme
APTMA has asked the FBR to take immediate action against alleged misdeclaration of grey cotton fabric under the Export Facilitation Scheme, warning of revenue losses and risks to Pakistan’s domestic textile industry.
FBR Launches Real-Time Monitoring to Curb Tax Evasion in Steel Industry Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plans to implement real-time production monitoring in Pakistan’s iron and steel sector, deploying advanced video analytics, IoT sensors, and automated tracking to enhance tax compliance and reduce revenue leakage.
Multinational firms raise tax refund delays, super tax concerns with Pakistan’s Tax Policy Office
Multinational companies in Pakistan highlight delayed tax refunds, compliance issues and policy uncertainty, urging reforms to improve investor confidence and competitiveness.
FBR Targets Revenue Recovery to Achieve Revised Tax Collection Goal by March 2026
FBR outlines strategy to bridge Rs336 billion shortfall in FY25-26, focusing on administrative actions, stuck-up revenue recovery, and selective tax measures, achieving 95% of first-half targets.