On the directions of Chairman FBR, Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial and under the supervision of Member (TPS), Ms. Tehmina Aamer, Taxpayers’ Services Wing, as part of its ongoing Tax Awareness and Outreach Campaign, conducted a Tax Awareness Session at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) to promote awareness regarding tax obligations, legal compliance, […]
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FBR proposes tax on social media earnings
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a special taxation procedure to bring social media content creators earning income from remunerative content into the tax net. In two separate notifications, the tax collection body sought objections and suggestions within seven days before finalising certain further amendments in the Income Tax Rules, 2002. “Every non-resident […]
Pakistan Moves to Tax Social Media Earnings with New Digital Framework
Pakistan’s tax authorities have taken a major step toward regulating the digital economy by introducing plans to tax income generated through social media platforms. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outlined a preliminary framework aimed at bringing online earnings into the formal tax system, reflecting the rapid growth of digital content creation in the […]
FBR faces challenge in meeting March tax target
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly struggling to meet its tax collection target for March 2026, raising concerns over a significant shortfall in revenues. Read More: PM directs FBR to expand automated monitoring to boost tax revenue Officials stated that the FBR had set a monthly tax collection target of Rs1,367 billion for March. However, preliminary assessments […]
PM directs FBR to expand automated monitoring to boost tax revenue
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring maximum productive sectors under automated monitoring systems in order to enhance tax collection and curb tax evasion. Chairing a weekly review meeting on FBR affairs at the Prime Minister’s Office, the prime minister emphasized the need to further strengthen enforcement […]
FBR launches cargo tracking system to curb smuggling
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday initiated the development of a National Cargo Tracking System (CTS) and an integrated e-Bilty mechanism aimed at digitizing the monitoring of goods movement across Pakistan, improving tax compliance and curbing smuggling. The contract-signing ceremony was held at the FBR headquarters to launch the design phase of the […]
FBR conducts tax awareness outreach seminar
On the instructions of Chairman FBR, Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Taxpayers’ Services (TPS) Wing of the FBR under the supervision of Member Taxpayers’ Services Wing, Ms Tehmina Aamer, conducted an extensive Tax Awareness Outreach Seminar at Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban. The seminar aimed at promoting tax awareness, broadening the tax base, enhancing compliance and strengthening transparency […]
FBR lauded for strict policy against harassment of traders
Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, Hyderabad, Abdul Khaliq Shaikh, has stated that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has adopted a strict zero-tolerance policy against any harassment of traders and industrialists. He emphasized that if any complaint of harassment by an officer is proven, the official concerned may even lose their job. He expressed these views […]
Salaried class tops tax contributions in first seven months of FY26
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s salaried class has once again emerged as the single largest contributor to income tax, surpassing exporters, retailers, and property buyers and sellers combined, according to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) data cited by The News. Read More: Government plans relief for salaried class, industries next budget In the July–January period of the current […]
FBR cuts property valuation rates in Islamabad by up to 50%
ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised property valuation rates in Islamabad, slashing values by 30 to 50 per cent following demands from traders, an official notification said on Tuesday. Read More: FBR Delays Property Valuation in Islamabad Under the revised assessment, residential and commercial plots at 68 locations across the federal capital have been revalued. […]