PM orders strict action against tax defaulters, pushes for FBR digitisation
FBR’s digitization would bring billions of rupees in benefits to the national treasury
PM for strict measures to accelerate taxation, implement revenue collection strategy
He appreciated the progress in the FBR’s digitisation
PM Shehbaz announces Rs5m cash award for FBR officer to foil tax fraud attempt
The prime minister appreciated performance of the FBR officers
Digitisation a requisite for driving economic growth: FM Aurangzeb
Says foreign investment in Pakistan could only materialise through the private sector
FBR dismisses claims of IMF rejecting revision of targets
It is outrightly denied that any such meeting has taken place with the IMF
IMF demands mini-budget as FBR fails to collect tax targets
Sources say a mini-budget worth Rs500 billion could be announced by govt
FBR dismisses rumours about Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Customs
Only certain regional offices deemed redundant will be closed
PM Shehbaz directs timely completion of reforms in FBR
Shehbaz Sharif was chairing a meeting on the progress of reforms in FBR
FBR gears up to net big fish to improve tax collection, says Langrial
Says the deadline for filing income tax returns will not go beyond Oct 14
FTO establishes special helpdesk to facilitate taxpayers in filing returns
This initiative aimed at easing the tax return process for citizens
FBR extends deadline to Oct 14 for filing income tax returns
The FBR issued a notification on Tuesday, October 1, after the deadline expired on September 30
FBR abolishes non-filer category to tighten the noose around tax evaders
FBR formally decides to impose 15 different constraints on those evading taxes.
Senior officers 'ignored' in appointment of new FBR chairman
Unlike other departments, the seniority procedure not followed in FBR
PM Shehbaz Sharif terms FBR reforms vital to improve tax system
Directs immediate action against those responsible for errors in 'Track, Trace System'.
FBR Chairman Amjad Zubair Tiwana seeks early retirement
The FBR chairman was due to retire in February 2025
Enough tax collection means no more IMF programmes: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Staff-level agreement has been reached with IMF, says PM
FBR has important role in country's economy: PM
Customs Appellate Tribunals to be established, says PM Shehbaz
FBR offices to remain open on June 22-23 for tax collection
The FBR has issued a notification in this regard and extended date for filing sales tax returns
PM applauds FBR team for surpassing tax collection target in May
PM said FBR had collected taxes of Rs 760 billion during May against set target of Rs 745 billion.
Federal development budget Rs1,200bn, tax collection target Rs12,500bn
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will table budget on June 8
PM rejects FBR's suggestions on petroleum, sales tax
Directs FBR chairman to come up with alternate steps
Petition filed in LHC to direct FIA, NAB, FBR to probe Dubai Leaks
To ascertain properties were not acquired by money laundering
IHC bars authorities from blocking SIMs till May 27
The court issues a stay order till further hearing
Non-filers to pay Rs90 out of every Rs100 mobile recharge
Non-compliance will lead to further penalties
FBR to initiate legal action against PTA, others if SIMs of non-filers not blocked by May 15
FBR has started consultations with its legal team
Corruption biggest reason behind unmet revenue targets: PM Shehbaz
PM vowed to take action against those involved in corruption
PTA opposes proposal to block 500,000 SIMs. What's other option for FBR?
FBR had proposed blockage of a large number of SIMs to rein in non-filers
FBR set to block SIMs of over 500,000 non-filers
The FBR has sought a report from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
FBR notifies transfer of 12 senior officers to Admin Pool
The transfers have been made on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Delay in tax cases: PM directs to suspend Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, officials
The prime minister also asked for initiating an inquiry against them, PM Office Media Wing said in a
FBR is all set to block SIMS of 0.5m tax evaders
The individuals failed to file their returns despite receiving notices
New tax imposed on traders as FBR issues notification
Registration of traders, shopkeepers will begin on April 1
Consultants will be hired next month for complete digitalisation of FBR: PM
Leading tax payers, exporters to get blue passport to become honorary ambassadors
Plan devised to slap tax on retailers, will generate Rs300bn
Scheme will first be implemented in Islamabad and the four provincial capitals
IMF makes Pakistan set over Rs11,000bn revenue target for next fiscal year
It isn’t clear whether Islamabad will go direct or indirect taxes; Big test for new govt
LHC seeks reply from FBR on sales tax collections through electricity bills
LHC seeks reply from FBR on sales tax collections through electricity bills
FBR extends tax returns filing date to Oct 31
The Bureau, however, says no further extension would be granted
No new tax in the caretaker setup, FBR tells IMF
IMF is satisfied with FBR’s performance in tax collection
Power Division initiates action against 1,914 officers of Discos
Division also launched inquiries against corrupt officers besides transferring others
FBR forms panel to expedite release of stalled sales tax refunds
Another committee to look into customs-related issues
Will Zubair Tiwana be the new FBR chairman?
Previous head Asim Ahmad left the office after his retirement on July 30
FBR will now have 45 days to decide tax disputes
The move aims at streamlining and making the system efficient
Bucks to blunders: the debt deals dilemma
Greece, a relevant case study for Pakistan where repeated IMF programmes made matters worse
Multinationals demand super tax abolishment, unhappy over concessions given to retailers
Say some proposed measures damaging to the objective of widening tax base
Rs.175 billion direct, Rs.25bn indirect taxes recommended in budget: FBR
All the proposals are subjected to approval of budget for next fiscal year by the National Assembly
PM directs FBR to ensure elimination of illegal sale of tobacco products
PM said strict action should be taken against those involved in selling of smuggled cigarettes.
FBR reports Rs446bn loss in first nine months
Tax revenue was estimated to reach Rs7,470 billion in 2023
Regulatory duty on cars, phones vanished after Mar 31
FBR can impose regulatory duty on mobile phones and cars at any time, says FBR Chairman
Skyrocketing inflation forces FBR officers to register protest
FBR officers may excuse themselves from work due to inflation
Government plans to impose taxes on retailers
Under the scheme taxes will be levied on electricity bills of shopkeepers
FBR facing Rs.64bn revenue shortfall in March 2023
FBR facing Rs.64bn revenue shortfall in March 2023
Inflation-stricken FBR employees seek 'permission for corruption' from PM Shehbaz
Demand approval of executive allowance
FBR hosts National Consultation Workshop for establishing API, PNR system
FBR hosts National Consultation Workshop for establishing API, PNR system
FBR reluctant to share data about tax payments of PEPs
The data has been sought by Lahore-based tax lawyer Waheed Shahzad Butt from the FBR chief
FBR Feb tax collection grows 17pc: Ishaq Dar
The Board has collected Rs4,493 billion in the first eight months of FY23
Regulatory duties on imported goods extended up to 100%
Duty hiked up to 100% on imported vehicles, 20%-50% on cigars, 10% on box pack food, meat, fruits
FBR to enhance cooperation with the US on finance, revenue
FBR to enhance cooperation with the US on finance, revenue
FBR doubled taxes on cigarettes even before mini-budget's approval
Duty increased to Rs16,500 on cigarettes packet worth over Rs9,000, fixed at Rs5,050 costing less
FBR plans to launch technology enabled outreach initiative under PRR program
FBR plans to launch technology enabled outreach initiative under PRR program
FBR fails to meet sales tax collection target
Proposal to increase sales tax by 1pc under consideration
CJP Bandial wants govt to take 'organised steps' against smuggling of foreign currency
He remarks $40 million being smuggled from Pakistan on daily basis
Finance Minister suspends FBR personnel incentives
Decision was made due to current economic climate for Grade 17-22 officials, notification issued
FBR launches 'App' of currency declaration for foreign travelers
FBR launches 'App' of currency declaration for foreign travelers
FBR's Jan revenue target exceeds Rs4bn
FBR earns Rs537 billion in January, Rs3967 billion in 7 months with 23% increase
Other factors contributing to dollar volatility, Chairman FBR
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif being briefed about dollar smuggling on weekly basis
Govt mulls Rs300bn taxation measures through ordinance
The ordinance is expected to be promulgated during the next 7 to10 days
FIA fails to produce accused in Bajwa's tax data leak in court
FIA fails to produce accused in Bajwa’s tax data leak in court
FBR launches modules for facilitation of exporters
FBR launches modules for facilitation of exporters
FBR collected Rs3,428bn in six months of FY23
According to FBR statement tax income increased by 17 percent.
Ishaq Dar chairs meeting on FBR's revenue performance
Ishaq Dar chairs meeting on revenue performance of FBR
Ishaq Dar expresses satisfaction over FBR's performance
Ishaq Dar expresses satisfaction over FBR’s performance
Two FBR officers suspended over Gen Bajwa's tax record leak
Sources said Deputy Commissioners Atif Nawaz and Zahoor Ahmad have been suspended from service
FBR urges LCCI members to file tax returns on time
FBR urges LCCI members to file tax returns on time
FBR chairman commends efforts of officials who worked for exiting from FATF grey list
FBR chairman commends efforts of officials who worked for exiting from FATF grey list
Income tax returns filing deadline extended to Oct 31
The new deadline for filing income tax returns is 31 of October
FBR informs minister about achieving monthly tax targets for months of July-August
FBR informs minister about achieving monthly tax targets for months of July-August
Coalition govt decides to reshuffle FBR board members
FBR sources said that Chairman FBR is also in favor of changing the member customs operations
FBR played key role in ensuring compliance of FATF action plans
FBR played key role in ensuring compliance of FATF’s action plans
Customs foils bid to smuggle fertilizer, sugar to Afghanistan
The driver was also under arrest and investigations are underway.
Tax collection target of over Rs7000b set for next fiscal year: Chairman FBR
The Chairman FBR said relief has been given in the budget to ease burden of the common man.
President directs FBR to bring unregistered sugar dealers into tax net
FBR should strictly deal with unregistered sugar dealers to bring them to the tax net: President
Prime minister seeks report on FBR's tax revenue
Chairman FBR apprised the prime minister of the overall performance of the FBR.
FBR surpass its 9 months target by over Rs 240 billion: Shaukat Tarin
FBR surpass its 9 months target by over Rs 240 billion
POS invoice verification expands by 62.7 pc in February
During the month of February about 249,000 invoices were verified.
FBR registers 33pc growth in sales tax from sugar sector
FBR registers 33pc growth in sales tax from sugar sector
FBR successfully knocked down February revenue target: PM
Government is able to subsidize petrol because of this performance of the FBR: PM Imran
PM’s policies behind stable economy despite COVID-19 pandemic: Farrukh Habib
Imran Khan's policies that the economy of country is flourishing despite pendamic said Farrukh Habib
SAPM ask FBR to provide facilitation for startups, e-Commerce
Aon Abbas Buppi specifically requested to abolish minimum turnover taxes.
Start paying taxes before govt reaches you with evidence, Tarin warns tax evaders
Tarin said the authorities would reach the tax-avoiders and provide them the tax returns
It should begin with lawmakers if we want to create tax culture: Tarin
Shaukat Tarin said steps being taken for transparency and simplification in tax system
FBR reveals tax details of PM Imran, Shehbaz, Bilawal, others
The highest amount of tax was paid by former premier Najeeb Haroon.
FBR witnesses record tax collection of Rs2920b in 2nd quarter of FY21-22: Farrukh
Collection of 600 billion rupees has been made during the month of December only: Farrukh
FBR to remove distortions arising from recent property valuations
FBR aims to remove distortions if any and bring property value near market price.
SC rejects FBR plea regarding additional wealth tax notices to Shehbaz, Kalsoom
FBR had challenged the LHC verdict in the Supreme Court.
FBR increases immovable property valuation rates
Hike in valuation rates has also jacked up the transfer fee.
PM lauds FBR on 35pc increase in November revenues
Congratulations to FBR for achieving a 35% increase in revenues in November over last year: PM
Tarin for redoubling efforts to launch taxpayer outreach initiative
Tarin lauded the steps taken by FBR.
FBR, NADRA working on broadening tax base through technology: Tarin
Trace and Track System will ensure electronic monitoring of the production and sale: Tarin
Loan only option when there is no money to run country: PM
PM said that evading tax was "never considered to be a bad thing".
FBR collects revenues of Rs1841, surpasses collection target by Rs233bn
No further extension in deadline for filing tax returns, says FBR
PM congratulates FBR over Rs1,840b tax collection from July-Oct
Imran Khan said the tax collection in October has also surpassed its set monthly target
Tax returns file from July 1 stands at Rs2.475 million
Around 513,000 returns were filed in the same corresponding period of the year.
No further extension in deadline for filing tax returns: FBR
FBR Spokesperson said FBR online portal was working smoothly round-the-clock
FBR develops single sales tax portal to facilitate taxpayers
FBR develops single sales tax portal to facilitate taxpayers
FBR Urges Taxpayers to File Income Tax Returns without Delay
FBR urges taxpayers to file income tax returns without delay
PM felicitates nation on FBRss Rs 1,395bn revenue collection in 1st quarter
PM Imran said Federal Board of Revenue has successfully launched its Track and Trace System.
PM congratulates nation on FBR's achievement of collecting Rs.1,395 billion
PM congratulates on FBR's achievement of collecting Rs.1,395 billion
FBR registers historic revenue collection growth of 38.3pc in 1QFY22
The net collection for the month of September, 2021 realized Rs535 billion
FBR rebuts reports of currency smuggling to Afghanistan
FBR has taken enforcement measures at the Airports to eliminate possibility of any such practice
FBR imposes up to 17pc additional tax on non-filers on electricity, gas bills
An additional tax of 5% will be imposed on consumers with a monthly bill of around Rs10,000.
Govt to grant complete autonomy to FBR: Shaukat Tarin
Minister lauds last year’s performance of FBR regarding collection of revenue target despite COVID
Strategy being evolved to catch tax evaders: Chairman FBR
Chairman FBR said the FBR had the data of 15 million people who were not filing tax returns.
FBR allows tax-exempted remittances through int'l exchange companies
This is in addition to remittances through normal banking channels.
FBR collects Rs850bn during July, August: PM Imran
FBR has exceeded its own target for these month by 23 percent: PM
Muhammad Ashfaq appointed as new FBR chairman
Dr Ashfaq Ahmed would be the seventh chairman of FBR during the tenure of the PTI government.
President disposes off 42 representations of FBR in cases of bogus sales tax invoices
FBR directed for submission of monthly implementation report to Federal Tax Ombudsman's Secretariat
FBR directs big retailers to collect Re1 per voice
The collected fee shall be deposited along with the monthly Sales Tax return.
FBR's website running smoothly, board clarifies
All applications having a public interface have been operationalized: FBR
FBR witnesses 30pc increase in number of active taxpayers for FY20
Tax deposited with returns was Rs51bn in FY20 compared to only Rs33bn last year
FBR notifies committee for integration of businesses
The Chairman would work closely and in collaboration with the Members and key staff of FBR
22,000 property dealers get registered with FBR
All 22,000 property dealers will provide suspicious information to the FBR.
FBR issues draft of rules for new export facilitation scheme 2021
The draft rules can be accessed at official website of FBR.
FBR constitutes committee to formulate rules under modified section of Customs Act
FBR has explained that the rules will be notified in due course of time.
7.2 million tax evaders to be prosecuted
Strict rules have been made in the Finance Bill to take action against tax evaders.
PM Imran commends FBR for achieving historic tax revenue of Rs4732bn during FY2020-21
'FBR's performance is testimony to strong economic revival spurred by our government's policies.'
Pakistan, UAE to further enhance cooperation in Customs, Inland taxes
Chairman FBR briefed the UAE Ambassador about the recent measures taken by FBR
NAB directs FBR to submit asset details of PML-N's Javed Latif
The bureau has directed the FBR to submit a complete report on the assets disclosed by Javed Latif
Sales tax on petrol, diesel remains unchanged
Sales tax on Kerosene oil has been reduced by 2.95 percent
Won't spare tax evaders, warns Shaukat Tarin
Tarin said no concession has been given to tax evaders in the new budget.
FBR constitutes committees to remove anomalies in finance bill-2021
The TORs of the Committees will be to review the identified and submitted anomalies
Jahangir Tareen's sugar mills challenge FBR audit notice in LHC
FBR has no authority to conduct an audit of five-year-old account: petition
President ICCI desires to introduce structural reforms in FBR
He said that FBR would be necessary to enhance the efficiency of the tax system
PM commends FBR for achieving historic milestone of tax collections
The PM said collection is 18 percent higher than the same period last year.
Chairman FBR assures to resolve issues of FPCCI in Budget 2021-22
Chairman FBR was assisted by Member (IR-Policy) and his team.
FBR Introduces online electronic hearing of tax audits, assessments cases
FBR has further informed that with the introduction of the e-Hearing module
FBR extends sales tax, FED return filing date
date of submission of sales tax has been extended up to 21st of this month.
Customs field offices to remain open on Monday: FBR
State Bank of Pakistan has also directed all the banks to remain open from May 8 to May 11.
Pandemic dealt serious damage to economy, public must be given relief: Finance Minister
Pandemic dealt serious damage to economy, public must be given relief: Finance Minister
PM commends FBR on achieving growth in tax collections
FBR achieved growth of 57% in April 2021 with collections recorded at Rs 384 billion.
FBR agrees to pay Rs 8,928 million duty drawbacks to exporters
A total of Rs 12, 367 million under fully automated rebate system has been sanctioned to exporters.
FBR all set to achieve revenue collection target of Rs 4767bn
The Income tax collection stood at Rs 1,251 billion against the target of Rs 1,290 billion
FBR launches new system for scanning consignments at ports
Introduction of the Non-Intrusive Inspection System by Customs was a long-awaited initiative: FBR
Kashmore: FBR seizes smuggled goods worth Rs 76.6 million
Kashmore: FBR seizes smuggled goods worth Rs 76.6 million
FBR warns taxpayers against fake emails
The tax collector has denied any connection with these emails which are being sent.
PM Imran lauds FBR's historic Rs 460bn revenue collection in March
He said the government’s collections reached Rs 3380 billion which was 10% higher than last year.
ICCI urges FBR to defer tax collection from businesses during Covid-19
He urged the FBR to revise its decision and focus on a simple and short version of taxpayer profile
FBR begins probe into sugar dealers over sustained shortage
FBR begins probe into sugar dealers over sustained shortage
FBR to ask for complete details of suspicious property buyers
FBR to ask for complete details of suspicious property buyers
FBR Introducing track and trace system to stop tax evasion: PM Imran
Lack of automation is primary reason behind tax theft: PM Imran Khan
Member Operations FBR for improving performance of audit, withholding depts
Dr Muhammad Ashfaq highlighted new policy for dealing with tax matters in erstwhile FATA and PATA
FBR to pay refunds through CITRO
This system would eliminate human interaction between tax authority and taxpayers: FBR
Business community hails govt decision to reduce WHT
He urged FBR to rationalize tax rates in consultation with chambers of commerce and Industry
Eight-month revenue collection of Rs 2916bn exceeds target
The net collection for the month of February 2021 was recorded at Rs 343 billion
FBR seizes smuggled goods worth Rs35bn in 7 months
FBR recovered smuggled goods worth Rs35 billion in seven months
PM Imran lauds FBR for achieving 7-month revenue targets
PM expresses confidence over FBR to add 100s of blns of additional revenue, curb counterfeiting
FBR finalizes evaluation of applications for Track & Trace System of specified goods
FBR expects to start installing UIMs (tax stamps) on various sector products from July 2021
FBR finalizes evaluation of applications for Track, Trace System of specified goods
Initially 11 bids were received out of which 8 bids were technically qualified: FBR
FBR withdraws additional customs duty on various imported raw materials
FBR replaced the list of raw material that had allowed waiver of additional customs duty on import.
Pakistan has no law to bring back assets from abroad: Shabbar Zaidi
Pakistan has no law to bring back assets from abroad: Shabbar Zaidi
FBR's export facilitation strategy leads to significant trade growth upto 50pc
FBR also removed regulatory duty on import of cotton yarn, till June 30, 2021
FBR tightens noose around Atif Aslam for alleged tax evasion
FBR tightens noose around Atif Aslam for alleged tax evasion
FBR urges traders, taxpayers to use of electronic payment facility
The taxpayers could also electronically pay income tax, sales tax and FED sitting in their homes.
Tax receipts crossed Rs2205b in six months of fiscal year, PM told
PM was told that the tax collection was being automated and taxpayers were being given incentives.
FBR urged to revise mandatory filing of taxpayers' profiles
The ICCI President appealed Dr Shaikh, FBR chairman to take personal interest in the matter
FTO directs FBR to take action against those involved in tax fraud
The department contended the matter of fake sales tax registrations and issuance of dubious refunds.
FBR releases revenue data for July-December FY2020-21
FBR releases revenue data for July-December '20
Reason behind inflation in Pakistan is middleman, corruption: Shabbar Zaidi
Reason behind inflation in Pakistan is middleman, corruption: Shabbar Zaidi
FBR issues refunds of Rs144 billion till December
FBR has issued refunds of Rs144 billion till December.
FBR issues clarification on turnover from disposal of closing stock under FTR
The board clarified the LCCI query in its letter of 3rd December
Record 1.8 million returns filed with Rs22 billion income tax
The board commended the determination of taxpayers, and support it received from members of Tax Bars
FBR issues instructions to facilitate granting of extensions in filing of IT Returns
The FBR has clarified that option for filing of online request would remain available.
PM's construction package for builders and developers in full swing: FBR
The FBR stated that around 389 projects worth Rs157bn registered under PM’s construction package
FBR surpasses revenue collection target for July-November
FBR surpasses revenue collection target for July-November
FBR collects Rs 1400bn gross revenue in first quarter of FY 2020-21
The FBR has collected gross revenue of Rs 1400 billion in the first four months
Foreign income tax: FBR launches inquiry against Fawad Khan
Fawad Khan had shown his foreign income as one crore and 17 lac dollars in 2019.
Hafeez Shaikh reiterates need to broaden tax net
The current situation, due to the COVID-19, is no longer the cause of concern for the traders.
CBR chief Farhat Ali Mir meets FBR Chairman Javed Ghani
CBR Chairman Mir further informed that AJ&K government has adapted a law of FBR Act 2007
Policy to appoint legal advisors, advocates on FBR panel approved
The appointment is defined to be made through advertisement process on merit
FBR start tax awareness education in educational institutions
Chief FATE Aisha Farooq said the purpose of holding these sessions was to promote the tax culture.
FBR collects over one trillion revenues in 1st quarter
The collection was despite the fact that during the 1st quarter of the current fiscal year
Date for filing income tax returns extended till Dec 8
Bo further extension for filing of income tax returns/statements will be granted.
