FBR Launches Real-Time Monitoring to Curb Tax Evasion in Steel Industry Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plans to implement real-time production monitoring in Pakistan’s iron and steel sector, deploying advanced video analytics, IoT sensors, and automated tracking to enhance tax compliance and reduce revenue leakage.
FBR Corporate Tax Office Lahore Recovers Rs2.646 Billion in Major Enforcement Drive
The Federal Board of Revenue announces recovery of Rs2.646 billion in outstanding income tax by Corporate Tax Office Lahore, highlighting strengthened enforcement measures and Pakistan’s broader push to improve tax compliance and revenue collection.
FBR Adds 174,000 New Non-Filers in Fresh Drive to Expand Pakistan’s Tax Base
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has identified 174,000 additional non-filers and issued tax notices as part of intensified efforts to improve compliance, widen the tax base, and strengthen revenue collection.
Pakistan Law Minister Upholds FBR’s Legal Right to Access Bank Data for Tax Compliance
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar defends FBR’s legal mandate to access and share taxpayer bank data, emphasizing compliance with global anti-money laundering standards and transparency.
FBR Imposes Heavy Fines for Non-Filing of 2025 Income Tax Returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced stringent fines for individuals failing to file their 2025 income tax returns on time. The new penalties include daily fines and substantial reductions for late filers.
FPCCI seeks 15-day extension for tax filing deadline amid portal issues and compliance delays
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has requested a 15-day extension of the tax filing deadline to address portal issues, documentation delays, and ERP integration challenges faced by taxpayers across Pakistan.
Over 10,500 Major Retailers Integrated into FBR’s POS System to Boost Transparency and Digital Taxation
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has integrated 10,562 top-tier retailers into its Point of Sale (POS) system by September 2025, marking a major push toward documentation, digital taxation, and compliance among Tier-I retailers, including restaurants, textile, and leather businesses.
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 Plans Record-High Rewards to Empower Whistleblowers Against Tax Evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue is drafting new rules to dramatically increase whistleblower rewards, potentially up to Rs150 million, in a bid to uncover Pakistan’s vast shadow economy and expose tax dodgers.
NIBAF Holds Training on Income Tax Laws and Filing Procedures for Banking Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan organized a one-day training program on income tax laws and filing procedures for officers from SBP and commercial banks, equipping them with practical insights into regulatory compliance and taxation frameworks.