Tax & Finance News
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The Nation · 18 July 2026
FBR reshuffles senior officials in major administrative overhaul
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a wide-ranging reshuffle of senior officers, introducing new appointments and transfers across key departments to
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BOL News · 17 July 2026
FBR establishes Program Management Unit for National Faceless Centre
The unit is responsible for day-to-day management of the NFC implementation, including coordination across all FBR wings, PRAL and other stakeholders. It will maintain the Integrated Implementation Plan, monitor program milestones and key performance indicators, and manage phase gate approvals.
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The Nation · 15 July 2026
PM Shehbaz directs FBR to strengthen engagement with business community
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the business community, describing it as the backbone of Pakistan’s
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BOL News · 15 July 2026
FBR proposes fixed 1% tax scheme to bring small shopkeepers into tax net
FBR has proposed a fixed 1% tax on small shopkeepers' turnover, aiming to bring over 3 million retailers into the tax net this year.
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BOL News · 8 July 2026
FBR plans automated penalty system for overstayed cargo
FBR proposes new Overstayed Cargo Management Rules to automate customs penalties via WeBOC, effective August 31, 2026. Here's what traders need to know.
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BOL News · 8 July 2026
FBR issues strict conditions for 1% sales tax on coal for power producers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a general order outlining strict conditions for the application of a 1% minimum value addition sales tax on imported coal, limiting the concession to coal destined exclusively for NEPRA-licensed coal-fired independent power producers.
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BOL News · 8 July 2026
FBR projects Rs14.5 trillion tax revenue for FY 2026
Pakistan’s FBR projects PKR 14.5 trillion in federal tax revenue for FY 2026-27, an 11.7% autonomous increase driven by economic growth, with direct taxes expected to reach 50% of total collections.
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The Nation · 4 July 2026
FTO to FBR: Ombudsman’s recommendations must not be rendered ineffective
ISLAMABAD - The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has recommended that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) evolve a formal administrative protocol to ensure that
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The Nation · 2 July 2026
PM Shehbaz hails FBR for surpassing historic revenue target, sets over Rs15 tln goal for FY2026-27
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded senior officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for surpassing the historic revenue collection target of
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