Supreme Court Dismisses FBR Petitions Over Failure To Remove Office Objections Within Time
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has dismissed a large number of Federal Board of Revenue petitions, ruling that proceedings cannot become valid after statutory limitation expires when filing objections remain unresolved.
FBR And Business Groups Agree To Establish Joint Tax Facilitation Committees
Federal Board of Revenue has agreed to establish joint committees with major business bodies to resolve taxpayer grievances, improve tax processes, accelerate refunds and strengthen private sector engagement.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Online Income Tax Return Filing Training Workshop
NIBAF Pakistan will hold an online income tax return filing workshop on August 10, covering tax rules, FBR IRIS, wealth reconciliation, tax planning and compliance.
FBR July 2026 Revenue Reaches Rs810 Billion, Exceeds Monthly Target By Rs30 Billion
FBR collected Rs810 billion in July 2026, exceeding its monthly target by Rs30 billion as sales tax receipts rose 18 percent, although income tax collections remained below expectations.
FBR Forms Three Independent Case Scrutiny Committees To Review Pending Tax Litigation
FBR has established three Independent Case Scrutiny Committees in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi to review pending tax litigation, improve legal consistency and reduce unnecessary tax disputes.
Federal Tax Ombudsman Urges FBR To Launch Faceless Income Tax Refund System
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has recommended that FBR introduce a faceless income tax refund system allowing verified refunds to be transferred directly into taxpayers’ bank accounts through automated processing.
Federal Board of Revenue Introduces Simplified Income Tax Regime for Small Shopkeepers in Tax Year 2026
FBR launches an optional tax scheme for individual shopkeepers with turnover up to 200 million rupees, fixing tax at 1 percent.
FBR Directs Commercial Banks to Deduct Withholding Tax in Erstwhile FATA and PATA Regions
FBR issues directive to chief executive officers of commercial banks to enforce withholding tax deductions in erstwhile FATA and PATA areas following statutory tax changes.
Higher Revenue Targets Boost Federal Transfers to Provinces to Record Rs8.63 Trillion
Pakistan provinces will receive a record Rs8.63 trillion from the divisible tax pool in FY2026-27 under the National Finance Commission Award.
Pakistan Unveils Data-Led New Tax Operating Model to Modernize Revenue Administration
Pakistan introduces the technology-enabled New Tax Operating Model to establish faceless tax administration and broaden the national tax base.