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Why Pakistan’s Salaried Class Is Paying the Highest Taxes Salaried individuals in Pakistan continue to shoulder a heavy share of the country’s tax load. According to provisional figures released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), salaried taxpayers paid Rs266 billion in income tax during the first half of the current fiscal year (July–December). This […]

Pakistan’s Oil Industry Under Pressure: Companies Urge OGRA for Immediate Action in 2025   ISLAMABAD, 2025 — Pakistan’s oil industry has raised serious concerns, warning that the sector is close to a breaking point due to long-standing financial and operational problems that remain unresolved by the government and regulators. In a formal letter addressed to

Rs83 Billion Collected: PTA’s Role in Cleaning Up Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Market In the current six years, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collected over Rs 83 billion tax revenue through the mobile registration and blocked 100 million mobile devices. This shows how strong monitoring and regulation can make a real difference in both revenue

Thousands of Companies Drop Off ATL After December 31 — Why Staying Active Matters The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has also taken tough action after the deadline of December 31 and struck off 15,678 companies from the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). These companies failed to submit their income tax returns on time and are

Capital Gains Tax Alert for Investors: What You Must Know About Section 151A in 2025–26 The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has again reminded the investing community about the mandatory nature of tax deduction at source on capital gains on debt securities, which would remain operative in Tax Year 2026. It is imperative to understand

FBR Freezes New Property Valuation Rates in Islamabad After Market Concerns Following strong opposition from real estate stakeholders, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to temporarily halt the recently announced property valuation rates for Islamabad. Due to these concerns, the old valuation rates will remain applicable for now. According to FBR, the previously

FTO Directs FBR to Tighten Airline Cargo Controls, End Manual Manifest Filing In a significant attempt at curbing fraud and moving towards strong airport security, the Federal Tax Ombudsman has ordered the FBR to ensure strict compliance with the filing of an air manifest in the WeBOC system by all international airlines operating in Pakistan.

FBR Starts Work on Customs Budget 2026–27, Invites Tariff Change Proposals ISLAMABAD, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially kicked off preparations for the customs budget for FY 2026–27 and has invited budget proposals from customs field offices, trade bodies, and the business community. The main aim is to further rationalise tariffs and

FBR Updates Reward Policy for Inland Revenue Officers — 24-Salary Cap Continues in 2026 The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), as a measure of administrative and taxes reforms, extended the performance-based reward system even in the year 2026. According to the new system, the officers and staff of the Inland Revenue Service are entitled to

Businesses Under Pressure: Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over FBR’s Role in 2025 The FBR is under criticism once again for causing a hindrance in Pakistan to smoothly operationalize the businesses. These issues were raised during a meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce presided over by MNA Jawed Hanif Khan, in which members openly discussed