FBR Exposes Rs. 30 Billion Tax Evasion in Tile Industry, Launches Camera Surveillance Across Key Sectors
Pakistan’s FBR uncovers Rs. 30 billion in annual tax evasion in the tile sector and introduces camera monitoring across 17 industries, including sugar and cement, to enforce compliance and boost revenue collection.
FBR Reports Eight-Fold Surge in FY2025 Revenue Through Enforcement and Reforms
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reports an eight-fold increase in revenue collection for FY2025, driven by strong enforcement measures, sector monitoring, and governance reforms, signaling a new phase in Pakistan’s tax compliance efforts.
Pakistan Sees Record 5.9 Million Tax Filings by October 31 as Digital Compliance Gains Momentum
Pakistan’s tax return filings reached a record 5.9 million by October 31, 2025, driven by a nationwide digital compliance campaign and rising taxpayer participation, marking a 17.6% increase from last year.
FBR Lifestyle Monitoring Cell Flags High-Spending Taxpayers With Minimal Declared Income for Enforcement Action
The FBR’s Lifestyle Monitoring Cell has flagged individuals displaying extravagant lifestyles while declaring unusually low income, forwarding cases to headquarters and regional tax offices for enforcement amid rising pressure to meet revenue targets.
FBR Removes ‘Estimated Fair Market Value’ Column from Tax Return Forms to Ease Compliance
The FBR has removed the “Estimated Fair Market Value” column from the 2025 income tax return forms following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive, simplifying compliance and reinforcing efforts to build taxpayer trust.
Karachi Tax Bar Flags Major Errors in FBR’s IRIS System, Calls for Urgent Fixes
The Karachi Tax Bar Association raises concerns over serious flaws in FBR’s IRIS tax filing system, citing misapplication of surcharges, donation credits, and withholding tax, urging immediate corrections.
FBR Introduces Nationwide Digital Invoicing System to Modernize Sales Tax Compliance
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a nationwide digital invoicing system for sales tax-registered taxpayers, enabling automation, transparency, and efficiency in compliance processes.
FBR Launches Phone Call Campaign to Guide Taxpayers on Filing Returns
FBR has launched a taxpayer awareness campaign through official phone calls, guiding citizens on filing income tax returns and introducing its new online portal.
FBR Tightens Digital Transaction Integration Rules for Sales Tax Registered Businesses
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened sales tax compliance rules, requiring all integrated businesses to offer debit/credit card, QR code, and other digital payment options, register all outlets with its system, and issue real-time e-invoices, with strict penalties for violations.