FBR Reaffirms Faceless Customs Assessment Relocation to Islamabad, Cites Faster Clearance Times
FBR has reaffirmed its decision to relocate the Central Appraising Unit to Islamabad, reporting a reduction in average customs clearance time to 20.57 hours and outlining new measures to improve digital assessment and trade facilitation.
FBR Allows Sales Tax Invoice Amendments After 72 Hours Through New IRIS Facility
FBR Allows Sales Tax Invoice Amendments After 72 Hours Through New IRIS Facility
FBR Changes Taxpayer Status to Inactive After October 31, 2026 Deadline
FBR has reportedly marked thousands of taxpayers inactive for missing the October 31 income tax return deadline, including some who applied for extensions.
PTBA Urges FBR to Extend Tax Return Deadline by 34 Days for 2026
Pakistan Tax Bar Association has urged FBR to grant taxpayers another 34 days to file Tax Year 2026 returns, citing delays in the filing notification and concerns over compliance.
FBR Maintains Customs Assessment Relocation to Islamabad as Clearance Time Falls
FBR refuses to reverse the relocation of customs assessment operations from Karachi to Islamabad, reporting a reduction in average clearance time to 20.57 hours and outlining further trade facilitation measures.
FBR Faceless Customs Assessment Moves Forward as Clearance Times Improve
FBR confirms the continuation of Faceless Customs Assessment in Islamabad, reports faster customs clearance and outlines measures to address trade concerns and improve digital processing.
Pakistan Net Textile Exports Rise by $930 Million in FY2026 After EFS Reforms
APTMA credits Export Facilitation Scheme reforms and stronger enforcement for raising Pakistan’s net textile exports to $11.48 billion in FY2026 while gross exports remained stable.
Pakistan, China Agree on Green Channel at Sost-Khunjerab Border to Speed Up Agricultural Trade
Pakistan and China sign an agreement to operationalise a green customs channel at Sost-Khunjerab, introducing priority clearance, risk-based inspections and faster movement of perishable agricultural goods.
IMF Calls for Pakistan Tax Reforms, Broader Tax Base and Export-Led Growth
The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to broaden its tax base, rationalise concessions and strengthen revenue administration as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb pushes for sustainable, export-led economic growth.
FBR Implements Faceless Tax Audit Rules Under SRO 1828(I)/2026
FBR has introduced faceless audit and assessment procedures for designated tax cases through the National Faceless Centre, covering electronic notices, IRIS submissions, quality control and case transfers.