FBR Mandates Video Surveillance for Five Manufacturing Sectors in Pakistan
FBR has directed manufacturers of packaged tea, household electronics, paper, edible oil, ghee and leather to install video surveillance systems on every production line by October 15, 2026, under new sales tax monitoring rules.
FBR Suspends Sales Tax Registrations Over E-Invoicing Non-Compliance
FBR has started suspending sales tax registrations of taxpayers that failed to integrate with its electronic invoicing system, raising concerns over enforcement powers.
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.
FBR Digitizes Sales Tax Credit Claims with New IRIS Feature for FTN Holders
The Federal Board of Revenue introduces a new IRIS feature allowing taxpayers to claim credit against sales tax withheld by FTN holders under the Sales Tax Act 1990.
FBR POS System Faces Compliance Crisis as 80% of Tier-1 Retail Branches Remain Disconnected
FBR data shows 80% of registered Tier-1 retail branches disconnected from the POS system, despite Rs1.55 billion collected through POS service fees since 2021.
Pakistan Petroleum Limited Challenges Rs 7.5 Billion in Tax Demands from FBR
Pakistan Petroleum Limited contests over Rs 7.5 billion in sales and income tax demands issued by FBR, files appeals while reviewing Federal Constitutional Court ruling on super tax.
Step-by-Step Guide to Generate Sales Tax Withholding Challan for Digitally Ordered Goods Under Eleventh Schedule
A practical guide on how to generate a Sales Tax Withholding Challan for digitally ordered goods under the Eleventh Schedule of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, ensuring compliance and timely tax deposit.
FBR Officials Accused of Pressuring Taxpayers to Pay Sales Tax Without Due Process
Serious allegations have surfaced against field officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for allegedly coercing registered taxpayers into making upfront sales tax payments without adjudication proceedings, violating the Sales Tax Act and Supreme Court rulings.
FBR and SRB Resolve Toll Manufacturing Tax Dispute, End Risk of Double Taxation
The Federal Board of Revenue and Sindh Revenue Board have signed a joint statement to resolve the long-running sales tax dispute on toll manufacturing, ensuring no double taxation and clearing the way for litigation settlement.