Federal Tax Ombudsman Orders FBR to Fix FASTER Sales Tax Refund System Flaw
The Federal Tax Ombudsman directs the FBR to correct a systemic software glitch in the FASTER sales tax refund system affecting Pakistani exporters.
Pakistan Customs Issues Notice to Pak Arab Refinery Over Alleged Petroleum Storage and Delivery Irregularities
The Faisalabad enforcement division of Pakistan Customs initiates regulatory scrutiny against Pak Arab Refinery Limited regarding serious statutory compliance lapses.
Pakistan Customs Refutes Gabd Rimdan Border Trade Suspension Rumors and Reports Growing Revenues
The apex border agency confirms uninterrupted LPG imports from Iran while clarifying that a new automated clearance regime aims to curb rampant under declaration.
Pakistan Customs Secures Historic Seat On World Customs Organization Policy Commission Following Landmark Election Victory
Pakistan joins the principal policy forum of the World Customs Organization for the first time in seventy years after winning the Asia Pacific region election.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Establishes Committees to Probe 120 Billion Solar Panel Import Scam
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forms two specialized committees to oversee disciplinary and criminal proceedings in a massive trade based money laundering and solar over invoicing case.
Pakistan Launch First Refrigerated TIR Export Shipment to Central Asia via Iran Corridor
Pakistan launches its inaugural reefer TIR export shipment of beef from Karachi to Uzbekistan via the Gabd Rimdan corridor to boost Central Asian trade.
FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial Orders Karachi Tax Officials to Resolve Business Complaints
FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial visited the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, directing customs and tax officials to fast track refunds and eliminate corruption.
FBR Proposes Strict Amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme Through New Customs Rules
The Federal Board of Revenue has drafted new SRO 520(I)/2026 regulations to tighten the Export Facilitation Scheme, mandating stricter reconciliation and IOCO approvals.
Pakistan Customs Ensures Shipping Lines Use SBP Exchange Rates to Reduce Costs for Traders
Pakistan Customs mandates international shipping lines to adopt official bank exchange rates for freight and ancillary charges, aiming to reduce costs, increase transparency, and support exporters.
FBR Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Operations in Balochistan to Curb Illicit Trade
FBR directs stronger anti-smuggling action and faster resolution of traders’ issues during a two-day inspection of Pakistan Customs formations in Balochistan to protect revenue and trade.