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 misses FY25 tax target despite record Rs. 11.7 trillion collection driven by enforcement
FBR collected a record Rs. 11.7 trillion in FY25, up 26% over last year, yet fell short of its Rs. 12.3 trillion target. Strong enforcement and policy actions helped narrow the gap amid slower economic growth.