FBR Demands Rs 2.2 Billion in Salary Tax Recovery From PIA
The FBR demands that Pakistan International Airlines immediately deposit over 2.217 billion rupees in withheld income tax deducted from employee salaries since mid-2025.
Finance Ministry Rules Out Additional Tax Cuts or Salary Relief for Salaried Class
The Finance Ministry confirmed it cannot provide further relief to the salaried class due to tight fiscal constraints and ongoing IMF discussions.
FBR Moves Consumer Goods to Third Schedule to Curb Tax Evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue plans to bring 20 consumer goods categories under the Third Schedule of the Sales Tax Act to secure billions in revenue.
Central Bank Orders Weekend Branch Openings to Facilitate National Tax Collection Drive
The State Bank of Pakistan directs commercial banks to keep branches operational over the weekend to assist taxpayers with over the counter tax payments.
FBR Appointed as Collection Agent for Petroleum Development and Climate Support Levies
The Federal Board of Revenue initiates new Sales Tax Rules to manage Petroleum Development Levy and Climate Support Levy collection via a standardized invoice system.
Federal Government Grants PKR 8.77 Billion Tax Waiver to Support PIA Privatization
The Federal Board of Revenue waives PKR 8.77 billion in penalties and surcharges for Pakistan International Airlines to facilitate its post-privatization transition.
APTMA Submits Bold Budget Proposals to Scrap Super Tax and Revive Textile Export Competitiveness
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association urges the government to reduce taxes and duties in the FY2026-27 budget to save the struggling textile industry from collapse.
FBR Reports 649 Billion Rupee Tax Shortfall as Revenue Growth Decelerates to 10 Percent
The Federal Board of Revenue faces a significant revenue gap in the first ten months of the fiscal year, with total collections reaching 10.261 trillion rupees.
Pakistan Authorizes Transit Trade to Iran with New Regional Connectivity Framework
The Ministry of Commerce has issued the Transit Trade to Iran Order 2026, establishing legal corridors for third-country goods to reach Iran via Pakistan.
Pakistan Budget 2026 Tax Reforms And Trader Outreach Initiatives
Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani meets Sialkot and Gujranwala business leaders to discuss 2026 federal budget taxation reforms and ease of doing business.