Pakistan tax news
AskColm has 214 articles tagged Pakistan, drawn from over 130 tax sources. The most recent is dated 8 October 2026.
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PRA records 31pc revenue growth in Q1FY27
Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) recorded a 31 percent increase in revenue collection during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, collecting Rs87 billion compared to Rs66.3 billion in the same period last year.
KPRA enforcement team visits restaurants, wedding halls
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) conducted compliance visits to restaurants and wedding halls in Mardan to monitor adherence to tax notices and assess business activity. The enforcement action targets sales tax compliance in the services sector.
FBR tells IMF only 1,016 retailers have filed returns under Aasan Tax Scheme
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has informed the International Monetary Fund that only 1,016 retailers and shopkeepers have filed returns under the Aasan Tax Scheme.
FBR expands AI use to scrutinize individual tax returns before enforcement action
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has begun expanding its use of artificial intelligence to scrutinise individual tax returns ahead of taking enforcement action.
Pakistan Customs sets new import values for massage chairs under VR No.2110/2026
Pakistan's Directorate General of Customs Valuation has established new customs values for imported massage chairs and other massagers under Valuation Ruling No. 2110/2026.
KPRA collects Rs13.123bn from Sales Tax on Services & IDC in first quarter of FY 2026-27
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) collected Rs13.123 billion from Sales Tax on Services and Infrastructure Development Cess in the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, according to the Advisor to the KP Chief Minister on Finance.
FBR deploys 16 officers to National Faceless Center
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has deployed 16 Inland Revenue Service officers to the newly established National Faceless Center.
FTO orders FBR to clear pending tax application in 20 days
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the Federal Board of Revenue to dispose of a pending tax application within 20 days.
FBR to begin mapping markets, shops nationwide from today: Kayani
Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani has directed the Federal Board of Revenue to begin mapping markets and shops across Pakistan.
PRA intensifies province-wide enforcement for E-IMS
The Punjab Revenue Authority has stepped up enforcement operations across the province to ensure businesses comply with the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System.
Only four new traders file returns under FBR’s fixed tax scheme, Senate panel told
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fixed tax scheme for traders has seen minimal uptake, with only four new traders filing returns since its introduction, a Senate panel has been informed. The scheme was designed to bring informal traders into…
FBR data analytics busts Rs9.41b tax fraud in Pakistan
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has uncovered a tax fraud worth Rs9.41 billion through the use of data analytics. The fraud involved taxpayers illegally revising their old wealth statements.
FPCCI urges FBR to extend income tax return deadline
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has formally called on the Federal Board of Revenue to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns.
FBR may extend tax deadline by 15 days
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue is considering extending the deadline for filing income tax returns by 15 days.
Customs Enforcement foils smuggling bids worth over Rs154m across Balochistan
Customs Enforcement in Gadani has seized smuggled goods worth more than Rs154 million across Balochistan, including the vehicles used to transport them.
Punjab set to launch crackdown on token, property tax defaulters
Punjab's Excise and Taxation Department has announced a crackdown on defaulters of token tax and property tax.
PMA announces nationwide strike over FBR tax policies
The Pakistan Medical Association has announced a nationwide strike, during which medical facilities across the country will be shut down, in protest at tax policies introduced by the Federal Board of Revenue.
FBR IRIS Portal slows as tax return deadline nears
Hundreds of taxpayers in Pakistan have been unable to file their income tax returns due to technical problems with the Federal Board of Revenue's IRIS portal, which has slowed as the filing deadline approaches.
FBR overhauls customs values of Aluminum Hydroxide vide VR No.2108/2026
Pakistan's Directorate of Customs Valuation has issued Valuation Ruling No. 2108 of 2026 under Section 25A of the Customs Act, revising the customs values applied to Aluminium Hydroxide.
Pakistan Customs, PSW advance trade verification with Hong Kong Customs
Pakistan has advanced its digital trade capabilities through the integration of Pakistan Single Window with Hong Kong Customs, marking a further step towards trusted digital trade verification between the two jurisdictions.
KPRA team visits private hospitals, directs to submit financial data
An enforcement team from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority's Mardan and Malakand Region visited a number of registered private hospitals and directed them to submit their financial data.
LHC halts FBR recovery drive against Mepco over Rs4.53b tax dispute
The Lahore High Court has ordered the Federal Board of Revenue to halt coercive recovery action against Mepco in connection with a tax dispute worth over Rs4.53 billion.
FBR revises customs values of sodium sulphate anhydrous vide VR No.2107/2026
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has revised the customs values for imported sodium sulphate anhydrous, replacing previously applicable valuation rules.
FBR agrees to refund tax collected under struck-down property provision
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has agreed to refund tax that was collected on deemed income from immovable properties under a provision that was subsequently struck down.
KP taxpayers unable to file returns?
The Federal Board of Revenue has been urged to fix an error in a new income tax return form that is preventing compliant taxpayers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from filing their returns.
Punjab: Citizens can now verify tax receipts through this app
The Punjab Revenue Authority has launched a mobile app allowing taxpayers to verify the authenticity of tax receipts.
Govt digitizes civil servants’ asset declarations via new FBR Portal
The Pakistani federal government has issued a memorandum to digitise income and asset declarations for senior civil servants, using a new portal operated by the Federal Board of Revenue.
FBR sets deadline for officers to declare assets
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a deadline requiring its officers to declare their assets. The directive is part of an internal accountability and transparency initiative targeting FBR personnel, compelling them to formally disclose financial holdings within a…
FBR sets new ghee, cooking oil values through November
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established new valuation rulings for ghee and cooking oil, effective through November. These updated values set the customs and tax assessment benchmarks for these edible oil products, directly impacting import duties, sales tax,…
FBR makes physical inspection mandatory before customs auctions, introduces bidder appeals
Pakistan's FBR has introduced new procedural reforms for customs auctions, making physical inspection of goods mandatory before bidding and establishing a formal appeals mechanism for bidders. These changes aim to improve transparency and fairness in the disposal of seized or…
FBR notifies 29 categories of goods as perishable under Customs law
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified 29 categories of goods classified as perishable under the country's Customs law. This regulatory update has direct implications for customs clearance procedures, as perishable goods typically receive expedited processing at ports…
FBR gives taxpayers more time to file August sales tax returns
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for taxpayers to file their August sales tax returns, providing additional time beyond the standard filing schedule. This administrative relief measure gives businesses more time to comply with their monthly…
FBR okays 95pc input tax adjustment for oil and ghee manufacturers
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approved a 95% input tax adjustment for manufacturers of cooking oil and ghee, allowing these businesses to claim nearly the full amount of input tax paid on purchases against their output tax liability.…
Three customs officials arrested over alleged Rs4.1m fraud in Lahore
Three Pakistani customs officials have been arrested in Lahore over alleged fraudulent activity involving Rs4.1 million. The case highlights enforcement and integrity issues within Pakistan's customs administration, with officials accused of exploiting their positions within the customs system. Such arrests…
14 iPhones recovered from under commode at Karachi airport washroom
Pakistani customs authorities at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport intercepted 14 iPhones that had been concealed beneath a commode in an airport washroom, indicating an attempted smuggling operation to avoid applicable customs duties and taxes. The recovery underscores ongoing efforts by…
FBR admits IRIS Portal is down as tax deadline panic grips filers
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has acknowledged that its IRIS tax filing portal is experiencing downtime during a critical filing deadline period. The outage is causing significant disruption for taxpayers attempting to submit returns, with widespread panic among filers…
Punjab brings home tuition centres, academies under tax net
The Punjab provincial government in Pakistan has expanded its tax base by bringing home tuition centres and private academies under the tax net. This regulatory move requires these previously untaxed educational service providers to register and comply with provincial tax…
FBR sets targets for field offices to speed up trader registration
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assigned specific registration targets to field offices to accelerate the enrollment of traders into the tax system. This initiative is part of FBR's broader effort to widen the tax base and bring informal…
FBR allows deduction for Zakat payments in Tax Year 2027
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a ruling permitting taxpayers to claim deductions for Zakat payments in Tax Year 2027. This regulatory update clarifies the treatment of Zakat — an Islamic obligatory charitable contribution — as an allowable…
Pakistan’s active taxpayers surge past 9 million in record-breaking milestone
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a record milestone with active taxpayers surpassing 9 million, reflecting significant progress in broadening the country's tax base. This marks a notable increase driven by enforcement measures, digitization initiatives, and compliance campaigns.…
FBR launches drive to bring 3.5 million small traders into tax net
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major drive targeting approximately 3.5 million small traders currently outside the formal tax system. The initiative aims to register and bring these businesses into the tax net as part of broader…
FBR cuts sales tax on locally manufactured hybrid vehicles
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced sales tax on locally manufactured hybrid vehicles, offering a fiscal incentive to boost domestic production and adoption of fuel-efficient automobiles. The rate cut is designed to make hybrid vehicles more competitively priced…
FBR allows instalment payments for sales tax on imported mobile phones
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new facility allowing importers of mobile phones to pay applicable sales tax in instalments rather than as a lump sum at the point of import. This measure is intended to ease…
FBR raises penalties for fake invoices, digital non-compliance
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased penalties targeting fake invoice schemes and non-compliance with digital reporting requirements. The move signals a stronger enforcement stance on invoice fraud, which undermines VAT/sales tax collection, while also pushing businesses toward greater…
KPRA launches Sahulat App for instant tax services & complaints
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has launched the Sahulat App, a mobile application designed to provide taxpayers with instant access to tax services and a complaints resolution channel. The app aims to streamline tax compliance, improve taxpayer engagement, and…
Tax lawyers ask FBR to extend return deadline
Pakistani tax lawyers have formally requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the tax return filing deadline, citing practical difficulties faced by taxpayers and practitioners in meeting the current cutoff. The request highlights ongoing concerns about system readiness,…
FBR to deploy real-time production monitoring system across leather sector by Dec 2026
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to deploy a real-time production monitoring system across the leather sector by December 2026. The initiative aims to track manufacturing output directly, reducing tax evasion and improving compliance by enabling more accurate…
Govt cuts duties on imported mobile phones, premium handset RD falls 20pc
Pakistan's government has reduced customs duties on imported mobile phones, with the regulatory duty (RD) on premium handsets falling by 20 percentage points. The cut is aimed at making smartphones more affordable and potentially curbing the grey market for high-end…
FBR redraws enforcement map to crackdown on illicit money flows
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is restructuring its enforcement operations to combat illicit financial flows. The initiative involves redrawing the enforcement map to improve oversight and crack down on undeclared or illegally moved money across the country. This represents…
FBR mandates 5pc tax on social media influencers & content creators
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a 5% withholding tax on income earned by social media influencers and digital content creators. This new mandate targets individuals monetising platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, bringing them within the…