FBR
Tax net expansion inevitable to stabilise economy: Langrial
LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP):Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial said on Saturday that it is not possible to stabilise country’s economy without expanding the tax net, some people pay taxes regularly while many still try to avoid taxes. He expressed these views while speaking during a panel discussion in ‘Afkaar-e-Taza Thinkfest 2026’ held […]
FBR prioritizes documented economy, through reforms, digital transformation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has placed institutional reform, digital transformation, and automation at the top of its agenda to help build a documented economy, with the ultimate objective of significantly increasing Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio. Dr Najeeb Ullah, Chief Reforms and Modernization at the FBR, said that reforms and digitization are […]
Customs seizes vehicle, smuggled goods worth Rs 79.5 mln
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar successfully intercepted and seized a ten-wheeler truck bearing registration number TKA-785, carrying a large consignment of smuggled goods. The total market value of the recovered contraband, including the seized vehicle, is estimated at Rs 79.5 million, said a news release here […]
FBR holds awareness seminar at GCCI to promote tax compliance, accountability
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Pursuing the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s vision to broaden the tax base, the Federal Board of Revenue held a seminar at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to inform the business community of key reforms and measures aimed at broadening the tax base, enhancing voluntary compliance, strengthening transparency and accountability […]
Customs enforcement Quetta seizes smuggled goods worth Rs. 251.325 million
ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP):Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta, in a successful Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO), conducted with the assistance of other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), and the District Administration Kalat, seized large consignments of smuggled goods with a total estimated value of Rs. 251.325 million. The seized contraband comprised foreign-origin betel nuts and cloth which were […]
Finance Minister lauds FBR for achieving highest-ever revenue collection in December
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday praised Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) field formations for achieving the highest-ever December tax collection, calling the December 2025 performance a clear endorsement of the government’s fiscal reforms, compliance drive, and digitization efforts. “The progress made over the last 18 […]
FBR clarifies scrutiny of exporters’ income tax returns
ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday clarified that reports circulating on social media claiming exporters’ income tax returns will be scrutinized with the intent to impose unjust taxation are misleading and have no factual basis. It has come to the notice of the board that a letter attributed to […]
FBR’s member audit/CRM retires after distinguished service
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue’s Member (Audit/CRM), Syeda Naureen Zahra, has retired from government service, upon attaining the age of superannuation on Wednesday. Throughout her illustrious career, Syeda Naureen served with dedication and professionalism, said a release. Having joined the Inland Revenue Service in 1989, she accumulated extensive experience in various […]
FBR clarifies safeguards on tax exemptions for imports into GB
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken note of concerns expressed by traders, stakeholders, and trade bodies about the proposed procedure regarding non-levy of federal taxes on goods imported for exclusive consumption in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The FBR hereby clarifies that a comprehensive and robust mechanism has been put in place […]
Customs seizes contraband goods worth Rs. 317 mln in multiple anti-smuggling operation
ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta, continuing its sustained drive against smuggling, has conducted multiple successful anti-smuggling operations, resulting in the seizure of contraband goods worth Rs. 317 million. In an intelligence-based operation (IBO), carried out in coordination with Quetta Police, Customs Enforcement seized 508 cartons (25,400 sticks) of assorted branded smuggled […]