FBR IRIS Portal and Digital Tax Services to Remain Unavailable Until August 10
Federal Board of Revenue will temporarily suspend IRIS, Digital Invoicing, Payment System, SWAPS and POS Registration services from August 8 to August 10 for scheduled maintenance.
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 Establishes Dedicated PRAL Front Desk at Large Taxpayers Office Karachi to Ease Digital Services
The Federal Board of Revenue sets up a specialized PRAL facilitation center at the LTO Karachi to resolve technical tax issues and improve digital system access.
Pakistan’s Economic Overhaul Faces Tough Road Ahead Amid Debt Crisis and Budget Pressure
Pakistan’s economy faces mounting pressure ahead of the annual budget as debt concerns, climate disruptions, tax weaknesses, and regional instability challenge the country’s long-term financial direction.
FBR Appoints New Leadership for Inland Revenue Service to Strengthen Tax Operations
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed new members to key positions in the Inland Revenue Service, including Income Tax, Federal Excise, and Sales Tax, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and strategic oversight across Pakistan.
IMF Report Flags Deep Governance Flaws in Pakistan’s Tax System, Calls for Urgent Structural Reforms
An IMF Governance and Corruption Report reveals major structural weaknesses in Pakistan’s tax system, highlighting excessive complexity, persistent corruption risks, and the urgent need for an independent Tax Policy Office to drive long-term reform.