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, 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.
FBR Sets 90-Day Customs Dispute Deadline and 30-Day Appeal Period in Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue has revised customs classification procedures, introducing a 90-day decision deadline for provisionally assessed imports from January 1, 2027, and a 30-day appeal period.
Pakistan Fiscal Improvement 2026: Tax Revenue, Poverty and FBR Reforms
Pakistan has improved tax and revenue collection, but concerns over indirect taxation, low agricultural income tax receipts and economic pressures highlight the need for structural tax reforms and a fairer tax system.
FBR Suspends Two IRS Officers, Repatriates Two Others Over Strike Call
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has suspended two Inland Revenue Service officers and repatriated two others over an unauthorised press statement and a work stoppage call amid ongoing tax reforms.
Pakistan Ease of Doing Business Reforms: Progress and Challenges in 2026
Pakistan has introduced regulatory reforms, digital platforms and business facilitation initiatives, but slow implementation, fragmented approvals and tax administration challenges continue to affect businesses and investor confidence.