Federal Board of Revenue
Customs seizes vehicles, contraband goods worth Rs. 235m
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP):Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized Non-Customs Paid (NCP) vehicles and contraband goods worth Rs. 235 million during multiple intelligence-based operations conducted within its jurisdiction. The seizures include Toyota Mark X, Honda Accord, dumper trucks, bowzers, trailers and contraband items such as betel nuts, tyres, Chinese salt, solar batteries and silver. […]
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 […]
Bilal reaffirms commitment to ensure regulatory framework in all sectors
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):The government is committed to ensure regulatory framework in all sectors of the national economy in order to enhance revenue base for achieving sustainable and long term economic growth, and social prosperity in the country. This was stated by the Minister of State for Finance and Railways, and Head of the Prime […]
Business community, taxpayers deserve protection, says FTO Zafar Hijazi
RAWALPINDI, Jan 23 (APP): Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi on Friday assured traders redressal of their concerns saying they deserve respect and protection of their rights. He termed taxpayers real benefactors of the country in during prevailing economic challenges facing Pakistan.FTO Zafar Hijazi said this while addressing the business community during his visit to […]
Customs Peshawar seizes smuggled goods, vehicles worth Rs 170 mln
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Customs Enforcement Peshawar has seized smuggled goods and offending vehicles worth Rs. 170 million in three successful anti-smuggling operations. The operations are a major blow to smuggling, illicit trade and narcotics trafficking, said a news release on Wednesday. The seizures were made by different formations of the Collectorate, which intercepted attempts to […]
Customs seized smuggle NCP vehicles, heavy bikes worth Rs. 412.2 million
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The customs enforcement Islamabad seized smuggled NCP vehicles, heavy bikes and electronic goods worth Rs. 412.2 million. The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, has seized a large consignment of smuggled and non-duty-paid goods, including luxury vehicles, heavy bikes, and electronic items, during intelligence-based operations conducted late at night. The total estimated value […]
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 […]
53rd CTP probationary officers of IRS visit FBR headquarter
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP):Nine probationary officers of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) from the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP), undergoing training at the Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore, visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Headquarters as part of their Inland Study Tour. The visit aimed to familiarize the newly inducted officers with the organizational […]
53rd CTP probationary officers of IRS visit FBR headquarter
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP):Nine probationary officers of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) from the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP), undergoing training at the Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore, visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Headquarters as part of their Inland Study Tour. The visit aimed to familiarize the newly inducted officers with the organizational […]
SECP’s reforms boost company registrations, enhance business transparency
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP):The digital and administrative reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have led to a significant increase in company registrations while improving transparency and ease of doing business across the country, the commission said here. In a statement issued here Sunday, the SECP said that 35,087 new companies […]